In the first half of 2025, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam surged by 8.1% from the previous year, reaching USD 11.72 billion. This figure represents the highest level of realized FDI for any six-month period in the last five years. Additionally, FDI commitments, which serve as a gauge for future disbursements, rose to USD 21.52 billion, marking a significant increase of 32.6% compared to the same timeframe in the preceding year.