Vietnam FDI Surges To US$ 18.2 Bn In Early 2026
Vietnam recorded strong foreign investment inflows in the first four months of 2026, with total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) reaching US$ 18.24 billion, marking a sharp 32% increase year-on-year.
Data from the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance shows that realised FDI stood at US$ 7.40 billion during the January–April period, rising 9.8% and reaching its highest level for this period in the past five years, highlighting sustained investor confidence in the country’s economic outlook.
New investment activity remained robust, with 1,249 projects approved, bringing in US$ 12.15 billion in fresh capital. While the number of projects saw modest growth, the value of new investments more than doubled compared to the same period last year.
The processing and manufacturing sector continued to dominate, attracting US$ 8.12 billion or nearly two-thirds of newly registered capital. Utilities, including electricity, gas and water, accounted for US$ 2.31 billion, while other sectors made up the remaining share.
Adjusted capital, however, showed some moderation. A total of 316 ongoing projects increased their investment by US$ 3.13 billion, reflecting a year-on-year decline. Even so, when combined with new investments, manufacturing remained the leading sector with a total of US$ 10.49 billion, followed by utilities and other industries.
In addition to fresh and expanded investments, foreign investors actively participated in capital contributions and share acquisitions, with 976 transactions worth US$ 2.96 billion, up nearly 62% from a year earlier.
In terms of source markets, Singapore emerged as the largest investor, contributing Us$ 6.05 billion and accounting for nearly half of total new registered capital. It was followed by South Korea with US$ 4.08 billion, while China, Japan, Hong Kong and Netherlands also featured among the top contributors.
The continued momentum in FDI underscores Vietnam’s position as a key manufacturing and investment hub in the region, supported by strong industrial growth, competitive costs and expanding global supply chain integration.
