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In 2025, the total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City, including new projects, additional capital, and share acquisitions, reached nearly $8.37 billion, a 24.2% increase compared to 2024. This positive figure highlights the city’s strong appeal to foreign investors. The information was shared by a representative from the Department of Finance during a press conference on the city’s socio-economic performance.
Specifically, Ho Chi Minh City approved 1,865 new FDI projects with a total registered capital of over $1.6 billion and adjusted capital increases of $2.9 billion for 432 existing projects. Additionally, 2,700 foreign investors completed procedures to contribute capital, purchase shares, or acquire equity in domestic enterprises, totaling $3.7 billion.
As of December 31, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City remains the leading locality in Vietnam in terms of valid investment capital and the number of projects, with a total of $141.9 billion and 20,310 FDI projects.
By sector, the manufacturing and processing industry leads with 5,829 new projects and a total investment of over $75.4 billion, accounting for 53.3% of the total registered capital. The real estate business sector follows with $28.5 billion, or 20.2%. Wholesale and retail trade, along with vehicle repair services, rank third with $7.5 billion, or 5.3%. Other sectors include education, professional services, science and technology, construction, and information and communication.
Investors from 152 countries and territories have registered projects in Ho Chi Minh City. Singapore leads with 2,609 projects worth over $23.4 billion, representing 13% of projects and 17% of capital. South Korea follows with 3,305 projects totaling $15.7 billion, accounting for 16% of projects and 11% of capital. Japan ranks third with 2,279 projects and $15.2 billion, making up 11% of both projects and capital.
Ho Chi Minh City aims to attract FDI in high value-added sectors, green energy, and high technology. To achieve this, the city will enhance its Investment-Trade-Tourism Promotion Program, innovate economic diplomacy initiatives, and directly engage with multinational corporations and leading investors in strategic partner countries. Focus areas include major projects such as the plan to establish the city as a national service hub, the International Financial Center, the International Exhibition Center, and the Can Gio International Transshipment Port. Promotion efforts will also target domestic investors, particularly overseas Vietnamese.
To create a favorable business environment, the city will address investment challenges, improve infrastructure and planning, refine FDI policies, streamline administrative procedures, develop high-quality human resources, and strengthen investor dialogue. Ho Chi Minh City will continue advocating for central government reforms and developing tailored policies to support its unique growth. Recently, it proposed Resolution 260/2025/QH15 to amend Resolution 98/2023/QH15, expanding mechanisms for selecting strategic investors.
These proactive measures demonstrate Ho Chi Minh City’s commitment to fostering growth and attracting top-tier investment.
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