Vietnam attracted $28.54 billion in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) capital in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 15.2% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the National Statistics Office.

Some 2,926 new projects have been licensed during the period, with total registered capital of $12.39 billion, up 17.4% in project numbers but down 8.6% in value. Meanwhile, adjusted capital for 1,092 existing projects surged 48% to $11.32 billion.

Foreign investors also contributed $4.84 billion through capital contributions and share purchases, up 35% year-on-year.

In the period, Singapore remained Vietnam’s largest investor with $3.43 billion, followed by China ($2.88 billion), Hong Kong (China) ($1.06 billion), Sweden ($1 billion), and Japan ($918.4 million).

FDI disbursement reached $18.8 billion in the January–September period — the 9M highest level in five years, representing an 8.5% year-on-year increase.