Vietnam FDI surges to $34.65 billion in first half of 2026

Vietnam has experienced a significant surge in foreign direct investment (FDI), with registered FDI reaching approximately 34.65 billion USD in the first half of 2026, a 61% increase year-on-year. Disbursed FDI reached roughly 13.03 billion USD, marking the highest level for a first half-year in five years.

This influx of capital is driving new demand in the real estate sector, specifically for industrial land, ready-built factories, logistics hubs, and data centers. As international companies diversify supply chains in Asia, manufacturing remains a primary driver. Industry experts note that investors are increasingly prioritizing infrastructure readiness, power supply, workforce quality, and ESG standards over simple land costs.

Approximately two-thirds of new manufacturing investments are opting for ready-built factories rather than leasing industrial land. This shift indicates that Vietnam’s industrial real estate is moving toward a phase where competitive advantages are defined by operational capability and the ability to support high-value, integrated supply chains.