Vietnam Poised for Major Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Influx in 2025

Vietnam’s Foreign Investment (FDI) surges by 48.6% in January 2025. The country’s FDI landscape is off to a robust start in 2025, signaling a promising year ahead for investors and economic growth.

Strong Start to 2025: FDI Influx Growth & Key Projects

According to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam recorded over $4.33 billion in foreign investment in January 2025, reflecting a 48.6% increase compared to the same period last year. This marks a substantial milestone for a single-month tally, typically ranging between $2-3 billion in the absence of billion-dollar projects.

Notably, January welcomed its first billion-dollar project—a $1.2 billion investment by Samsung Displays, which received its investment registration certificate in Bac Ninh on February 3, immediately following the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday. On the same day, Bac Ninh also awarded investment certificates to multiple projects with a total investment of $1.67 billion.

Meanwhile, Binh Duong province granted investment certificates and approvals to seven foreign investment projects totaling nearly $1 billion in early February. Among these, two Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) joint venture projects, covering industrial and urban development, secured over $812 million in investment. Other projects, including Cheng Loong Paper, Deneast Vietnam, and Dongil Rubber Belt Vietnam, also received capital increases.

Capital Expansion and Increased Disbursement

A remarkable trend in January was the sharp rise in additional capital and investment through capital contributions and share purchases, amounting to $2.73 billion and $322.9 million, representing year-on-year increases of 509.6% and 70.4%, respectively. Although newly registered capital in January stood at $1.29 billion—a 43.6% decline compared to the previous year—the overall investment influx surge of 48.6% highlights Vietnam’s enduring attractiveness as an investment hub.

Despite the six-day Tet holiday, foreign investors remained active, disbursing approximately $1.51 billion in January, a 2% increase from the previous year. These figures reinforce Vietnam’s strong FDI momentum at the outset of 2025.

Anticipating a Major Investment Wave

Vietnam attracted $38.23 billion in FDI in 2024, slightly below the $39-40 billion target, but with a record-high disbursement of $25.35 billion. This trend underscores the country’s continued appeal as a prime investment destination.

During the Prime Minister’s recent European tour, executives from global corporations—including Visa, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Trip.com, Google, Siemens, Qualcomm, and Ericsson—expressed keen interest in expanding their investments in Vietnam. Key focus areas include technology, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. The country aims to accelerate its investment attraction strategy.

Electronics manufacturers like Foxconn and Goertek are also expanding their footprint. At a recent meeting with Bac Ninh officials, Goertek announced plans for a new project in 2025, alongside increasing expert workforce and advanced technology deployment in Vietnam. The company, which has invested over $1.3 billion in Bac Ninh across four factories specializing in electronics and drone production, aims to double its annual drone production capacity from 30,000 to 60,000 units in 2025.

Thailand’s WHA Group, having received an investment certificate for its second industrial park in Nghe An province, is also contributing to Vietnam’s industrial expansion. WHA Industrial Zone 1 has already attracted 37 secondary investment projects, including 32 FDI projects, with a total capital commitment of $1.26 billion.

Goertek Vina factory in Bac Ninh province, northern Vietnam

Vietnam’s Infrastructure Gears Up for Investment Boom

Major industrial park developers like WHA and VSIP are fast-tracking infrastructure projects to accommodate the anticipated influx of foreign investment. With a solid start in 2025 and strong commitments from global investors, Vietnam is poised for a significant wave of foreign direct investment, reinforcing its position as a top destination for foreign capital.

The country has commenced several major infrastructure projects since the beginning of 2025. On February 1, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ho Chi Minh City – Thu Dau Mot-Chon Thanh Expressway took place in the presence of the Prime Minister. Additionally, preparations are being expedited for the commencement of the Ho Chi Minh City – Moc Bai Expressway project in the second quarter of 2025. Furthermore, Tan Son Nhat International Airport’s Terminal 3 (T3) is scheduled to be operational by April 30, 2025, aligning with the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and National Reunification (April 30, 1975–April 30, 2025).

Source: Various Sources

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