According to data from the Foreign Investment Agency (FDI) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, in the first 10 months of 2018, the total registered capital for new projects, capital contributions, and share purchases by foreign investors was US$27,911 billion, equivalent to 98,8% compared to the same period in 2017…
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam is increasing sharply year by year.
Among the 18 sectors, FDI capital continues to lead with a total registered capital of US$13,279 billion.
Furthermore, looking at this year's figures, it's very encouraging: There were 954 projects registering for investment capital adjustments with a total registered capital increase of VND 6,543 billion, equivalent to 90% compared to the same period in 2017; 2.458 new projects were granted investment registration certificates with a total newly registered capital of USD 15,028 billion, equivalent to 92,2% compared to the same period in 2017; and 5.342 instances of foreign investors contributing capital or purchasing shares with a total value of USD 6,34 billion, an increase of 35,8% compared to the same period last year.
As of September 20, 2018, the estimated amount of realized FDI reached US$15,1 billion, an increase of 6,3% compared to the same period in 2017.
According to foreign investors, 847 new projects were registered across 18 sectors. The real estate business sector ranked second with a total registered capital of US$5,714 billion and 79 new projects. Third was the wholesale and retail trade, motorcycle, motorbike, and automobile repair sector with a total registered capital of US$2,385 billion.
Of the 105 countries investing in Vietnam, Japan leads with a total registered capital of US$7,684 billion across 356 newly registered projects, followed by South Korea, Singapore, and others.
Regarding investment locations, from the beginning of the year to October 20, 2018, Hanoi was the leading locality, followed by Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, etc.
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