FX.co ★ FDI Into Vietnam Rises 7.3% in January-April

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam witnessed a 7.3% increase year-on-year, amounting to USD 6.74 billion between January and April 2025. FDI commitments, serving as a barometer for future financial inflows, surged to USD 13.82 billion, reflecting a substantial 39.9% rise from the previous year. During this timeframe, Vietnam issued investment certificates for 43 new international projects, with the total overseas Vietnamese investment reaching USD 269.2 million—an impressive 2.7 times greater than the same period in 2024. Furthermore, capital adjustments were made to 12 ongoing projects, resulting in an additional USD 40.1 million—a staggering 69.1-fold increase. Overall, Vietnam’s total overseas investment, encompassing both new and adjusted commitments, amounted to USD 309.3 million, representing a 3.1-fold increase from the corresponding period last year.