Vietnam FDI reaches 40.63 billion USD in first eight months of 2026

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Vietnam's economy showed strong growth in the first eight months of 2026, driven by a significant surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Total registered FDI reached 40.63 billion USD, representing a 55.4% increase compared to the same period last year. Disbursed FDI was estimated at 17.25 billion USD, the highest eight-month figure in five years.

Singapore emerged as the largest investor with 10.9 billion USD, followed by South Korea (8.3 billion USD), Hong Kong (5.2 billion USD), China (4 billion USD), and Malaysia (3 billion USD). The manufacturing and processing sector remains the primary recipient of capital, accounting for 12.15 billion USD in new registrations.

FDI enterprises have become central to the national economy, contributing nearly 80% of total export turnover. However, experts note a disparity between the sector's economic impact and its presence on the domestic stock market, where FDI-backed companies account for only 0.15% of market capitalization.

Other economic indicators show positive trends, including a Manufacturing PMI of 53.3 points in August and a 14.4% increase in international tourism arrivals, totaling nearly 16 million visitors during the first eight months of the year. Additionally, Vietnam's outbound investment grew 4.7-fold to 2.62 billion USD.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam welcomed nearly 16 million international visitors in the first eight months of 2026. fr.vietnamplus.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Disbursed FDI in Vietnam was estimated at 17.25 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026. en.vietnamplus.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnam's foreign trade totaled 770.14 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026.
[● 2 SOURCES] Vietnam's outbound investment in the first eight months of 2026 was 4.7 times higher than the same period last year. en.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Seven Vietnamese export items surpassed 10 billion USD in turnover each between January and August 2026.
[● 2 SOURCES] Vietnam's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 53.3 points in August 2026. fr.vietnamplus.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Vietnam's total outbound investment reached 2.62 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026.
[● 2 SOURCES] Total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached 40.63 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026. cafebiz.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Singapore was the largest investor in Vietnam with 10.9 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026. phunuvietnam.vn · cafebiz.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The manufacturing sector received 12.15 billion USD in new FDI registration. phunuvietnam.vn · cafebiz.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] FDI enterprises contribute nearly 80% of Vietnam's total export turnover. cafef.vn