FDI in Vietnam continued to maintain strong momentum in the first five months of 2026, reinforcing the country’s position as one of Asia’s most attractive investment destinations and reflecting strong investor confidence in its growth potential.

According to data released by the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance, total registered FDI in Vietnam reached USD 24.81 billion as of May 31, 2026, representing a 34.9% year-on-year increase.

The latest figures reflect not only stronger capital inflows but also growing investor confidence in Vietnam’s business environment, manufacturing capabilities, and long-term economic outlook.

New investment drives Vietnam’s FDI growth 

Newly licensed projects remained a key driver behind the growth of FDI in Vietnam. In the first five months of 2026, Vietnam approved 1,576 new projects with total registered capital reaching USD 14.84 billion. Although the number of projects recorded only modest growth year-on-year, investment scale expanded significantly.

The trend indicates that foreign investors are not only sustaining their presence in Vietnam but also increasing long-term investment commitments. This further reinforces Vietnam’s position as an attractive investment destination and strengthens its role in regional supply chains and large-scale production networks.

Manufacturing leads FDI capital 

Among sectors receiving newly registered investment, manufacturing and processing continued to dominate, attracting USD 9.64 billion, accounting for approximately 65% of total newly registered Vietnam’s FDI capital.

The result reinforces Vietnam’s position as a key manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia.

When combining newly registered and adjusted investment capital, the manufacturing sector attracted USD 14.52 billion, representing more than 70% of total registered investment. The concentration of Vietnam’s FDI capital in manufacturing reflects ongoing global efforts to diversify supply chains and strengthen production resilience.

Additional investment maintains momentum 

Beyond newly registered projects, previously licensed investments continued to expand. During the reporting period, 415 projects adjusted their investment capital, adding USD 5.78 billion in additional funding.

At the same time, foreign investors completed 1,164 capital contribution and share purchase transactions, with total value reaching USD 4.19 billion, representing a strong increase compared with the previous year.

These figures indicate that investors are pursuing multiple strategies in Vietnam, including greenfield investment, expansion of existing operations, and participation in local businesses through mergers and acquisitions.

FDI disbursement climbs to a five-year high 

This indicator is particularly important because realized investment reflects projects moving into execution and generating actual economic impact. Manufacturing remained the largest recipient of FDI, with USD 8.06 billion in realized capital, accounting for 82.7% of total realized FDI.

Strong disbursement performance demonstrates that investment commitments are increasingly translating into operational activity.

Vietnam’s outbound investment also expands

Alongside the strong growth of FDI in Vietnam, the country’s overseas investment activities also recorded notable expansion.

In the first five months of 2026, Vietnamese investors launched 85 new overseas projects with total outbound investment reaching USD 760.8 million, nearly 2.8 times higher than the same period last year. Additional capital adjustments added USD 33.8 million.

FDI capital continues to support Vietnam’s growth story

The strong performance of Vietnam’s FDI capital in the first five months of 2026 signals continued confidence from international investors.

Rising investment volumes, expanding project sizes, and record implementation levels reinforce Vietnam’s position as an attractive destination for global capital and strengthen its role in international production networks.

As investment activity continues to accelerate, FDI in Vietnam is expected to remain a key driver of industrial growth, export expansion, and long-term economic development.

Source: VnEconomy

3/6/2026