Ho Chi Minh City attracted an estimated $8.37 billion in FDI capital in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 24.2%, according to a report from the Vietnam News Agency.
Specifically, the city granted investment certificates to 1,865 new FDI projects with a combined registered capital of more than $1.6 billion, while 432 existing projects adding their capital by $2.9 billion.
In addition, foreign investors completed 2,700 transactions to contribute capital, purchase shares or acquire stakes in domestic enterprises, with a total registered value of $3.7 billion.
Total registered FDI capital in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025 is estimated at nearly $8.37 billion, up 24.2% from 2024, reflecting the continued appeal of the southern metropolis to foreign investors.
Investors from 89 countries and territories have invested in the city this year. Singapore topped the list with $2.1 billion, accounting for 25% of total registered capital, followed by the Republic of Korea with $635.2 million, and Hong Kong (China) with $482.2 million.
The information was announced at a press conference on the city’s socio-economic situation held on December 25.
Cumulatively, as of December 31, Ho Chi Minh City is expected to continue leading the nation in valid FDI capital and project numbers, with total registered capital standing at $141.9 billion across 20,310 projects.
By sector, manufacturing and processing continues to account for the largest share of registered FDI capital, with 5,829 projects and total capital exceeding $75.4 billion, or 53.3% of the total. Real estate ranks second with $28.5 billion, followed by wholesale and retail trade and vehicle repair with $7.5 billion.
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