FX.co ★ FDI Into Vietnam Rises 8.4% in January-July

From January to July 2025, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam surged by 8.4% compared to the same period last year, reaching USD 13.6 billion. This represents the highest investment level for a seven-month period in at least nine years. FDI commitments, which signal future investment inflows, also experienced a notable rise, totaling USD 24.09 billion—an increase of 27.3% from the previous year. During this timeframe, Vietnam sanctioned 105 new overseas investment ventures with a combined registered capital of USD 398.9 million—an impressive increase of more than threefold compared to the previous year. Additionally, 20 ongoing projects received capital enhancements, adding another USD 129.6 million and marking a 4.5-fold boost. Overall, Vietnam’s overseas investment—including both new registrations and capital adjustments—amounted to USD 528.5 million, reflecting a 3.5-fold increase from the previous year.