Vietnam’s FDI inflows hit new highs in 2026
DNO - Foreign investment channeled into Vietnam is gaining momentum, with both registered and disbursed capital reaching new milestones, boosting production capacity and supporting economic growth.
Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows continued to accelerate in the first nine months of 2026.
According to the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance, total registered FDI reached US$50.36 billion as of September 30, up 76.4% year on year. Newly registered capital accounted for US$29.24 billion across 3,108 projects.
Meanwhile, disbursed FDI was estimated at US$21.07 billion, up 12.1% from the same period last year and the highest level recorded in the first nine months of any year over the past five years.
Both figures underscore Vietnam’s growing appeal to foreign investors. Registered capital surpassing US$50 billion marks a new high in the country’s efforts to attract foreign investment, while rising disbursements indicate that more capital is being put into operation. Manufacturing and processing remained the leading sector for attracting and absorbing FDI.
The industry accounted for approximately US$17.4 billion in disbursed foreign investment, equivalent to 82.6% of the national total.
The sector’s strong performance highlights the importance of industrial land, reliable electricity and water supplies, efficient logistics and well-connected infrastructure.
These factors are increasingly critical as Vietnam seeks to expand production capacity and strengthen its role in global supply chains.
Foreign-invested enterprises also continued to play a major role in the country’s export sector, accounting for 80.7% of Vietnam’s total merchandise export value.
Momentum strengthened further in September, when registered FDI exceeded US$9.7 billion. If the current pace continues, total registered FDI for 2026 could surpass US$60 billion.
The figure could even approach US$70 billion if several large-scale projects receive investment registration certificates in the final months of the year.
To sustain this momentum, Vietnam is continuing to improve its investment and business environment.
Administrative procedures have been simplified, while a “green lane” mechanism is expected to accelerate the implementation of strategic technology projects, particularly in semiconductors, artificial intelligence and data infrastructure.
These above-mentioned measures are essential to maintaining Vietnam’s position as a preferred investment destination. However, further progress in electricity infrastructure, logistics and the development of a highly skilled workforce will be equally important.
As global investors reassess production locations and supply chains, Vietnam’s ability to convert strong investment commitments into operational projects will be a key factor in sustaining growth and enhancing its competitiveness.
Da Nang attracted US$682 million in FDI in the first eight months of 2026, up 186.6% year on year, highlighting the city’s growing appeal to international investors and the emergence of a broader investment landscape.
During the period, Da Nang granted investment certificates to 100 new FDI projects with total registered capital of US$522 million. While the number of new projects rose 29.9%, their registered capital surged 258.2% from a year earlier.