Ho chi minh city: Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Ho Chi Minh City is estimated at nearly 2.9 billion USD in the first quarter of 2026, a surge of more than 200% from a year earlier, underscoring resilient investor interest despite global uncertainty, city officials said. The comparison is based on combined FDI inflows recorded in the first quarter of 2025 across the former jurisdictions of Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Binh Duong.

According to Vietnam News Agency, this significant increase highlights the city's growing appeal to international investors. The remarkable rise in FDI demonstrates a robust confidence in Ho Chi Minh City's economic environment, which continues to attract substantial foreign investments even amid global economic challenges.