Want to be in the loop?
subscribe to
our notification
Business News
DOUBLE RISE IN VIETNAM'S ADDITIONALLY-REGISTERED FDI IN THE FIRST TWO MONTHS
In the first two months of 2022, Vietnam counted total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of about $5 billion, equivalent to a rise of 91.5 per cent on-year, of which additionally-registered capital was $3.6 billion.
According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Foreign Investment Agency, $631.8 million were poured into 183 newly-licensed projects, an increase of 45.2 per cent in the number of projects, but a sharp decrease of 80.9 per cent in value.
Besides this, $3.6 billion were added to 142 projects currently underway, more than twice as high as a year ago in value and 23.5 per cent more in the number of projects. Overseas investors also poured $769.6 million into 400 share purchase deals, an increase of 41.7 per cent on-year.
The agency said that the decrease in newly registered investment capital in the first two months of the year was caused by the absence of large-scale projects. Specifically, there was only one project with an investment capital of $136.4 million.
A sharp decline in newly-registered capital almost countered increases in the other two categories, with total FDI inflows reaching $5 billion, equaling 91.5 per cent on-year, while capital disbursement went slightly up by 7.2 per cent on-year, to $2.68 billion.
The issuance and prompt implementation of many appropriate solutions to support and remove woes for businesses to minimise damage, maintain and expand production and business activities are said to be the main reasons for the disbursed FDI capital to improve.
Accumulated to the end of this month, there were 34,700 valid FDI projects across the country with total registered capital of $418.8 billion, and their disbursement was almost $254.3 billion, equivalent to 60.7 per cent of valid registered capital.
Among the 17 sectors receiving funds in the first two months, processing and manufacturing took the lead with $3.13 billion, accounting for 62.7 per cent of total FDI. It was followed by real estate with over $1.52 billion, making up 30.4 per cent, followed by science technology and professional activities ($109.6 million) and power generation and distribution ($60 million).
Singapore led the 51 countries and territories investing in Vietnam the first two months with a total investment capital of nearly $1.7 billion, followed by South Korea ($1.4 billion) and China ($538 million).
Bac Ninh has attracted the highest amount of FDI in these two months with over $1.3 billion, followed by Thai Nguyen ($924 million), million), Hanoi ($487.4 million), Nghe An ($400 million), and Long An ($309.3 million).
Source: VIR
Related News

AGRO-FORESTRY-FISHERY EXPORTS NEAR US$16 BILLION IN Q1
Vietnam’s exports of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products totaled US$15.72 billion in the first quarter of this year, up by 13.1% against th…

RETAIL STOCKS SEE PROMISING OUTLOOK THIS YEAR
With economic stability, policy support and a shift in consumer behaviour, retail and consumer stocks are emerging as key beneficiaries. Việt N…

ĐỒNG NAI’S Q1 FDI ATTRACTION NEARS YEARLY TARGET
The southern province of Đồng Nai attracted US$927 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of the year, coming close to i…

FOREIGN GROUPS KEEN ON SMART MANUFACTURING
More foreign financiers are planning new initiatives in Vietnam as it strives to transform itself into a smart manufacturing powerhouse.…

BAKER MCKENZIE'S PRIVATE EVENT: ASIA CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES: INTERNATIONAL AR…
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, from 2pm – 5pm (Registration starts at 1.30pm), followed by a Networking Reception from 5pm to 6pm.Sofitel…

HCM CITY TOURISM LEADERS DISCUSS SOLUTIONS WITH TOURISM ENTERPRISES
The HCM City Department of Tourism held a dialogue on Tuesday (April 1) with local businesses to address challenges and seek solut…

AGRO-FORESTRY-FISHERY EXPORTS NEAR US$16 BILLION IN Q1
Vietnam’s exports of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products totaled US$15.72 billion in the first quarter of this year, up by 13.1% against th…

RETAIL STOCKS SEE PROMISING OUTLOOK THIS YEAR
With economic stability, policy support and a shift in consumer behaviour, retail and consumer stocks are emerging as key beneficiaries. Việt N…

ĐỒNG NAI’S Q1 FDI ATTRACTION NEARS YEARLY TARGET
The southern province of Đồng Nai attracted US$927 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of the year, coming close to i…

FOREIGN GROUPS KEEN ON SMART MANUFACTURING
More foreign financiers are planning new initiatives in Vietnam as it strives to transform itself into a smart manufacturing powerhouse.…

BAKER MCKENZIE'S PRIVATE EVENT: ASIA CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES: INTERNATIONAL AR…
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, from 2pm – 5pm (Registration starts at 1.30pm), followed by a Networking Reception from 5pm to 6pm.Sofitel…

HCM CITY TOURISM LEADERS DISCUSS SOLUTIONS WITH TOURISM ENTERPRISES
The HCM City Department of Tourism held a dialogue on Tuesday (April 1) with local businesses to address challenges and seek solut…