FDI disbursement in Vietnam in 2024 hits record high $25.35 billion
In 2024, Vietnam reported nearly 38.23 billion USD, a small decrease of 3 per cent on-year, according to data from the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
By the end of 2024, the disbursed FDI capital in Vietnam is estimated to reach approximately 25.35 billion USD, up 9.4% compared to 2023, marking the highest disbursement level ever recorded. Total newly registered capital, additional capital adjustments, and foreign investors' capital contributions and share purchases are estimated at nearly 38.23 billion USD.
Foreign groups invested in 18 out of the 21 economic sectors in 2024. Among them, the manufacturing and processing industry took the lead with nearly $25.6 billion, accounting for almost 67 per cent of the total, and an 1.1 per cent increase from a year ago.
Real estate followed with over $6.31 billion, capturing 16.5 per cent of the total and 19 per cent higher than the same period last year. This was followed by power generation and distribution, and wholesale and retail, with over $1.42 billion and almost $1.41 billion, respectively.
Among 114 countries and territories investing in Vietnam last year, Singapore was the largest foreign investor, with nearly $10.2 billion, or 26.7 per cent of the total, and up 31.4 per cent on-year. South Korea ranked second with nearly $7.06 billion, accounting for 18.5 per cent and up 37.5 per cent on-year. It was followed by China, Hong Kong, and Japan.
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(Source: VNA)
