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Vietnam attracts US$24.81 billion in foreign investment in early 2026
Strong inflows into manufacturing, energy, and technology sectors reinforced Vietnam’s position as a leading investment destination in Southeast Asia
Vietnam attracted US$24.81 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first five months of 2026, representing year-on-year growth of 34.9 per cent, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance. The total includes newly registered capital, additional investment in existing projects, and foreign investors’ capital contributions and share purchases.
Processing and manufacturing remained the leading sector, attracting US$9.64 billion, equivalent to 65 per cent of newly registered capital, as reported by Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a partner of TV BRICS.
The production and distribution of electricity, gas, water, and air conditioning accounted for US$2.45 billion, representing 16.5 per cent of new investment, while other sectors attracted US$2.75 billion.
Combined investment in new and ongoing projects reached US$14.52 billion in processing and manufacturing, accounting for 70.4 per cent of the total. Foreign investors also contributed US$4.19 billion through share purchases and capital contributions, with wholesale and retail trade attracting the largest share.
Disbursed FDI reached an estimated US$9.75 billion between January and May, marking a 9.6 per cent increase year-on-year and the highest five-month figure recorded in the past five years. Of the total, the largest share of disbursed investment was directed towards processing and manufacturing, while real estate and the energy sector also attracted significant inflows, reflecting continued investor confidence in Vietnam’s economic growth and industrial development.
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