The processing and manufacturing industry sector achieved the highest disbursement rate with US$20.62 billion, followed by real estate with US$1.84 billion; and production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water, steam and air conditioning with US$1.07 billion
Statistics indicate that the country attracted a total of US$38.23 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) throughout 2024, down 3.0% compared to the same period from last year.
Singapore topped the list of 114 countries and territories investing in the Vietnamese market with a total investment capital of nearly US$10.21 billion, accounting for 26.7% of the total capital, up 31.4% compared to 2023.
The Republic of Korea ranked second with nearly US$7.06 billion, up 37.5%, followed by China, Hong Kong (China), and Japan. The northern province of Bac Ninh took the lead in FDI attraction with nearly US$5.12 billion, more than 2.8 times higher than 2023.
Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh City secured the second and third positions, with over US$4.94 billion and US$3.04 billion, respectively.
Meanwhile, the nation’s total overseas investment, including both newly-registered and adjusted capital, reached US$664.8 million, up 57.7% over the previous year.
Outbound investment was primarily directed towards scientific and technological professional activities, totaling US$200.5 million, or 30.2% of the total investment capital. This was followed by the processing and manufacturing industry, which received US$139.6 million. Additionally, investment in the production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water, and air conditioning amounted to US$94.6 million, while warehousing and transportation attracted US$70.2 million.