According to statistics on FDI into Vietnam in the first six months of 2018, the growth was very rapid, bringing many positive signs about continuing to attract FDI in the future.
(Through capital contributions and share purchases, foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam has increased by 82,4%)
Preliminary statistics on FDI growth in Vietnam during the first half of 2018.
In particular, the number of new projects granted Investment Registration Certificates reached a surprising figure of 1,366 projects, approximately 99,7% compared to the same period in 2017, with a total newly registered capital of 11,8 billion USD.
507 projects registered for increased investment capital with a total registered increase of US$4,43 billion, equivalent to 86,2% compared to the same period in 2017; the number of share purchases and capital contributions by foreign investors increased by 82,4% compared to the same period in 2017, specifically with 2,749 transactions and a total capital contribution value of nearly US$4,1 billion.
Industries that attract foreign investors.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) investors in Vietnam have invested in 17 sectors, with the processing and manufacturing industries attracting the most attention, accounting for 38,9% of the total registered investment capital at US$7,91.
Real estate is the next most attractive sector after the two above, with a total investment of US$5,54 billion, accounting for 27,3% of the total registered investment capital. The wholesale and retail sectors also attracted significant attention from FDI investors in Vietnam, with a total registered investment capital of US$1,5 billion, representing 7,4% of the total registered investment capital.
Which country invests the most capital in our country?
In the first six months of 2018, 87 countries and territories had FDI projects in Vietnam. Japan led with an investment of US$6,47 billion, accounting for 31,8% of the total, followed by South Korea with a total registered capital of US$5,06 billion, accounting for 24,9% of the total FDI in Vietnam, and Singapore in third place with a registered investment of US$2,39 billion, accounting for 11,8% of the total investment.
Provinces and cities that receive the most FDI investment.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Vietnam across all 55 provinces and cities. Hanoi attracts the most FDI with a total registered capital of US$5,87 billion, accounting for 28,9% of total investment; followed by Ho Chi Minh City with 18,1% (registered capital of US$3,68 billion); and Ba Ria - Vung Tau with 9,5% of total investment, placing it third with a total registered capital of US$1,93 billion…
