Vietnam sees strong economic momentum with 39.9% surge in FDI inflows

10 May '25

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Vietnam sees strong economic momentum with 39.9% surge in FDI inflows

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Vietnam has recorded strong economic growth in January–April 2025, with FDI inflows reaching $13.82 billion, up 39.9 per cent YoY, and $6.7 billion disbursed.
Total trade during the period rose 15.7 per cent YoY to $276.89 billion, despite a 1.4 per cent MoM dip in April.
Exports and imports grew by 13 per cent and 18.6 per cent respectively, while industrial production rose 8.4 per cent.

Vietnam has recorded robust economic growth in the first four months (January-April) of 2025, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reaching approximately $13.82 billion, marking a 39.9 per cent increase year-over-year (YoY).

An estimated $6.7 billion in FDI was disbursed during the period, representing a 7.3 per cent YoY increase highlighting continued investor trust in Vietnam’s economic prospects, said Vietnamese media reports quoting Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang.

Vietnam’s total trade volume in April was estimated at $74.32 billion. While this represented a slight decline of 1.4 per cent from the previous month, it marked a significant 21.3 per cent YoY increase.

Industrial production also grew by 8.9 per cent in April and 8.4 per cent over the January–April period.

Meanwhile, exports increased by 13 per cent and imports by 18.6 per cent in the first four months, bringing the total trade value to $276.89 billion during the same period, up 15.7 per cent YoY.

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