Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Vietnam increases significantly due to strong reinvestments and shares acquisitions

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Vietnam increases significantly due to strong reinvestments and shares acquisitions

Record-Breaking Foreign Direct Investment in Vietnam

Vietnam's foreign direct investment (FDI) is experiencing a remarkable surge in 2025, with registered capital reaching an impressive USD 24.1 billion in the first seven months, marking a 27.3% year-on-year growth compared to previous years[3][4].

The key sectors attracting FDI include:

• Processing and manufacturing, which dominates with over USD 12.1 billion, accounting for roughly 61% of total new FDI. Major projects come from global technology giants like Samsung, Intel, Canon, Foxconn, LG, and Panasonic, concentrated in industrial hubs such as Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, Haiphong, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City[2][3].
• Real estate, attracting about USD 2.4 billion or 10% of new investments, largely in large urban centers like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City[1][3].
• Renewable energy, high technology, and professional/technological services sectors are also growing, supported by strategic government policies to upgrade Vietnam’s export capacity and create jobs[1][5].

The real estate sector has seen an investment of around USD 2.4 billion, while all other sectors combined brought in just over USD 2 billion. Total newly and additionally registered capital in processing and manufacturing amounted to just over USD 12.1 billion.

More than 2,250 new projects were licensed with total pledged capital exceeding USD 10 billion. Out of these, 836 deals added around USD 1.5 billion to enterprise charter capital, while 1,146 transactions worth about USD 2.6 billion did not[4]. The processing and manufacturing industry attracted the most new capital, with just over USD 5.6 billion.

Singapore led the countries investing in Vietnam, with just over USD 2.8 billion in FDI. Other significant investors include China (approximately USD 2.3 billion), Sweden (USD 1 billion), Japan (USD 870 million), Taiwan (over USD 700 million), Hong Kong (over USD 700 million), and the Virgin Islands (just over USD 300 million)[4].

In July, the Vietnamese manufacturing sector returned to growth as new orders supported a faster rise in production[6]. However, from 2025, foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam are required to meet higher standards in environmental and technological compliance due to new inspection regulations on outdated technology[7].

[1] Vietnam Briefing

[2] Vietnam Investment Review

[3] Nikkei Asia

[4] VietnamNet Bridge

[5] VietnamPlus

[6] Vietnam News

[7] Vietnam Insider

Sports development in Vietnam could potentially benefit from the surge in foreign direct investment (FDI), given the focus on industrial growth. The growing sectors of renewable energy, high technology, and professional/technological services may provide opportunities for modern sports infrastructure and technological advancements in sports training.

In line with the government's strategic policies to upgrade export capacity and create jobs, it could be promising to explore possibilities for tandem growth in sports industries and associated sectors that are attracting foreign investment.

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