Hanoi: More than 4.33 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) was funnelled into Vietnam in January, marking a year-on-year surge of 48.6%, the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency reported. The investment landscape witnessed the registration of 282 new projects, with total capital amounting to nearly 1.29 billion USD, representing a 43.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

According to Vietnam News Agency, there was a significant increase in additional capital from 137 existing projects, which skyrocketed to 2.73 billion USD-more than six times higher than the same period last year. During the month, foreign investors participated in 260 share purchases and capital contributions, totaling 322.9 million USD, up 70.4% year-on-year despite a 12.2% fall in the transaction number.

Furthermore, 1.51 billion USD was disbursed in January, reflecting a 2% increase against the same time in 2024. This influx of foreign capital highlights Vietnam’s growing appeal as an investment destination, despite fluctuations in new project registrations and transaction numbers.