Vietnam attracted $15.2 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of 2026, up 42.9% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office.
Between January and March, the country licensed 904 new projects worth $10.23 billion, rising 6.4% in number and 2.4 times in value compared to the same period last year. Additional capital of $2.3 billion was injected into 251 existing projects.
Foreign investors also conducted 703 capital contribution and share purchase transactions, totaling $2.66 billion—2.3 times higher than a year earlier.
Manufacturing and processing remained the main driver, attracting $8.85 billion, or 70.6% of total FDI. The electricity, gas, water supply and air conditioning sector followed with $2.28 billion.
Among 52 countries and territories investing in Vietnam, Singapore was the largest investor with $5.32 billion, accounting for 52% of total inflows. It was followed by South Korea with $3.68 billion (35.9%) and China with $417.5 million.
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