Vietnam's Foreign Direct Investment Rises 61% to $34 B in First Half of 2026

Registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached more than $34 billion by the end of June 2026, a 61 % increase compared with the same period in 2025. The figure includes newly registered capital, adjustments to existing registrations, and equity purchases by overseas investors.

In Thanh Hóa province, industrial output continued to expand, with the industrial production index climbing about 10.7 % in the first half of 2026. Eighteen of the province’s nineteen key industrial products posted growth rates exceeding the previous year, providing a boost to the local economy.

The government also issued a decree detailing support measures for enterprises, cooperatives and small businesses that exploit free‑trade agreements, and promoted the development of OCOP products linked to regional value chains.