Disbursed FDI capital hits five-year high in first four months

Manufacturing and processing took the lead, with US$4.93 billion worth of FDI capital disbursed. It was followed by real estate with US$607.6 million, and the production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water, steam, and air conditioning with US$259.8 million.

Meanwhile, Vietnam attracted nearly US$9.27 billion in FDI capital as of April 20, representing a 4.5% rise over the same period last year.

Processing and manufacturing lured the largest FDI capital of nearly US$5 billion, accounting for 70.2% of the total newly registered capital. Real estate came second with US$1.6 billion, and other industries received US$519.6 million.

Singapore was the largest investor throughout the four-month period, contributing US$2.59 billion. It was followed by Taiwan, Turkey, China, Japan, and Hong Kong (China).

The General Statistics Office also reported that as many as 345 projects registered to adjust their investment capital by an additional US$1.23 billion.

Furthermore, there were 902 registered capital contributions and share purchases by foreign investors with a total capital contribution value of US$929.6 million.