Singapore is the first of 97 nations to invest money in Vietnam
- 151
- Business
- 21:03 28/09/2022
DNHN - In the first nine months of 2022, 97 nations and territories invested in Vietnam. With a total investment of approximately 4.75 billion USD, Singapore took the lead with 25.3% of all foreign capital invested in Vietnam.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) reports that as of September 20, 2022, there were more than USD 18.5 billion in newly registered capital, adjusted and contributed capital to buy shares, and purchase capital contributions from foreign investors. This represents an increase of 84.7% over the same period in 2021 and a decrease of 3 percentage points when compared to the previous eight months. While adjusted investment capital and capital contribution to acquire shares both increased within the same period, freshly registered investment capital fell.
There were 1,355 new projects given investment registration certificates, a rise of 11.8% during the same time, namely in terms of capital structure. The amount of newly registered capital, however, was just 7.12 billion USD, a 43% decline from the prior period and the worst drop since 2013.
The total extra registered capital reached over US$8.3 billion, up 29.9% over the same period, and there were 769 projects registered to change their investment capital, up 13.4% over the same period.
The overall amount of contributed money reached over 3.28 billion USD, up 1.9% over the same period, and there were 2,697 occasions when foreign investors contributed capital and bought shares, a decrease of 4.7% over the same period.
Out of the 21 national economic sectors, 18 have seen investment from international investors. With a total investment capital of nearly USD 12.1 billion or 64.6% of all registered investment capital, the processing and manufacturing sector maintained its dominance in this sector.
The second-placed industry was real estate, which accounted for nearly 3.5 billion USD in total investment capital and 18.7% of all registered investment capital. Science and technology, wholesale, and retail businesses come in second and third, respectively, with registered capitals of USD 676.9 million and USD 617.9 million.
The manufacturing and processing industries, professional scientific and technical activities, and the wholesale and retail sectors all attracted the newest projects, making up 30%, 25%, and 15% of the total projects, respectively.
In terms of investment partners, during the first nine months of 2022, Vietnam attracted investments from 97 nations and territories. Singapore led with approximately 4.75 billion USD in total investment capital, making up 25.3% of Vietnam's total investment capital, which was down 24.3% from the same time in 2021. With more than $3.8 billion, South Korea came in second place and represented 20.3% of all investment money, a decrease of 2.38% from the previous quarter. Japan came in third place with about 1.9 billion USD in registered investment capital or 10.2% of all investment capital.
In the first nine months of 2022, Korea continued to be the partner with the greatest interest of investors and made the newest investment decisions, investment project expansions, and capital contributions to buy shares. This was true for 21.4% of new projects, 36% of adjustments, and 35% of capital contributions and share purchases.
Foreign investors continue to prioritize investments in major cities with easy infrastructures, such as Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, when it comes to the number of new projects. Ho Chi Minh City is first in this category for the number of new projects (41.8%), second for the number of capital contributions made to purchase shares (66.6%), and third for projects requiring capital adjustments (14.8%; Hanoi is first with 18.4%).
Up until September 20, 2022, the country as a whole had 35,725 active projects with registered capital totalling more than 431.5 billion USD. It is anticipated that 267 billion USD, or 61.9% of the total legal registered investment capital, has been realized across all foreign investment projects.
P.V
Related news
- VCBC Chairman Steve Bui: Incentives have run their course — Vietnam enters an institutional race to attract the next generation of FDI
- Vietnamese Journalism in the Age of AI: How can reporters survive in the profession?
- Dr. Samuel Feldberg warns of risks that could reshape the global economic order and shares strategic advice for Vietnamese businesses
- VINASME organizes training program on risk control for sustainable business development amid uncertainty
- Vietnam’s International Financial Center looks beyond tax incentives to compete
- Expert Lại Thiên Phong: Localizing digital transformation – a new growth driver for Vietnam
- Are Vietnamese firms overlooking their most valuable “gold mine”?
- Iran Conflict and the “Double Shock” to the Global and Vietnamese Economies
- After 8 years and trillions sent abroad, are uST investors caught in a risky no-exit situation?
- When Cryptocurrency leaves the "Grey Zone": How are Vietnamese investors seeking profits?
- When the tech unicorn dream is undermined by reckless fundraising structures
- From New Year messages of World Leaders to the “new rules” of the Global economy in 2026
- Connecting Leaders, Shaping the Future: Strategic Leadership Planning Meeting – CorporateConnections Hanoi A
- Sunlight - Unilever Vietnam Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to the National Initiative Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
- Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng: “The country’s major challenges weigh heavily on my mind — and we must resolve them together.
- Unitsky String Technologies signs cooperation agreements with three Vietnamese partners, opening a new direction for smart mobility and sustainable development
- When artists do business – livelihood is no poetry!
- Before the D‑day to abolish flat‑rate tax: Fear of technology and costs leave small traders struggling to adapt
- Vietnamese enterprises at a crossroads: the impact of a potential US–China deal
- "Digital technicians" must not be forgotten if Vietnam aims to meet its strategic goals
Đọc thêm Business
VCBC Chairman Steve Bui: Incentives have run their course — Vietnam enters an institutional race to attract the next generation of FDI
VCBC Chairman Steve Bui analyzes Vietnam's next-generation FDI strategy, stressing that the country must now compete on institutional quality, innovation, and stronger linkages between foreign and domestic enterprises.
Vietnamese Journalism in the Age of AI: How can reporters survive in the profession?
Few professions have faced a transformation as profound as journalism is experiencing today.
Businesses under pressure: Capital and talent shortages threaten competitiveness
The Vietnam Institute of Economics and World Affairs (VIEWA) recently held a working session with the Vietnam Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (VINASME) as part of a policy research and business support initiative.
Dr. Samuel Feldberg warns of risks that could reshape the global economic order and shares strategic advice for Vietnamese businesses
Geopolitical tensions, technological transformation, trade fragmentation, and financial uncertainty are reshaping the global economy at an unprecedented pace.
VINASME organizes training program on risk control for sustainable business development amid uncertainty
In the context of a rapidly changing economy, increasing competition, and accelerating digital transformation, risk management capability has become a critical factor determining the resilience and sustainable growth of businesses, particularly SMEs.
Vietnam’s International Financial Center looks beyond tax incentives to compete
What makes a city an international financial center? Is it skyscrapers, massive capital flows, or generous tax incentives?
CEO Nguyễn Tất Tùng: only by anchoring in culture and preserving national identity can Vietnamese entrepreneurs reach the world
In a setting imbued with the rich cultural essence of Kinh Bắc, the 15th anniversary celebration of Dragon Travel was far more than a typical corporate event.
Expert Lại Thiên Phong: Localizing digital transformation – a new growth driver for Vietnam
On the morning of April 21, at the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Development announced the 2026 innovation agenda aligned with the National Strategy for Startup and Innovation.
Building and accumulating intangible assets: a sustainable competitive advantage
In an intellectually vibrant afternoon of the business community, a seemingly old question was raised again in a way that made the entire audience rethink from the beginning.
From cost optimization to “survival optimization”: Vietnamese firms confront supply chain volatility
A fresh surge in domestic fuel prices is not only squeezing household budgets but also triggering a quiet yet profound wave of concern across Vietnam’s business community.