Hanoi: More than $5.3 billion in new and additional investment was channelled into Ho Chi Minh City's export processing and industrial zones in 2025, marking a 0.37% increase from the previous year and surpassing the annual target by 17.5%. Over 470 hectares of land and approximately 492,000 square meters of factory space were leased during the year, as reported by the Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA).

According to Vietnam News Agency, foreign direct investment (FDI) amounted to over $3.39 billion, reflecting a decrease of 7.09% compared to 2024. This included 210 newly licensed projects with registered capital amounting to $1.93 billion, a drop of 44.32%. However, additional capital registered by 179 existing projects saw a significant increase of 74.53%, reaching $1.99 billion.