Vietnam FDI in H1/2026: Surges to 34.6 Billion USD as Vietnam Enters a New Development Phase
Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) continued its strong momentum in the first half of 2026, reflecting growing confidence among international investors and the country’s ongoing efforts to improve its investment environment. Alongside impressive investment figures, Vietnam has also introduced a series of important legal and policy reforms that signal a new approach to attracting higher-quality foreign investment.
To provide investors with the latest market insights, C+ Consult. is pleased to release the Vietnam FDI Report – First Half of 2026, covering not only the latest FDI performance but also the policy changes that are shaping Vietnam’s next phase of investment attraction.
Part 1: Vietnam’s FDI Landscape in H1/2026
Vietnam’s investment momentum accelerated significantly in the first half of 2026. According to the GSO, total registered FDI reached USD 34.6 billion, representing a remarkable 61% year-on-year increase, the highest first-half figure recorded during the 2022–2026 period. Meanwhile, disbursed FDI climbed to USD 13.03 billion, also marking a new five-year high. These results reaffirm Vietnam’s growing attractiveness as a manufacturing and investment destination in Asia.
Figure 1. Registered FDI and Disbursed FDI in the first six months (2022–2026)
Beyond the headline figures, the report examines the key drivers behind this strong growth. Newly registered capital nearly doubled compared to the same period last year, while capital contributions, share acquisitions, and expansion of existing projects all recorded robust increases, reflecting both strong inflows from new investors and the continued confidence of companies already operating in Vietnam.
The report also provides a detailed breakdown of FDI by industry, investment partner, and investment destination. Manufacturing and processing remained the largest sector, accounting for more than half of total registered capital, followed by Real estate business and Production & distribution of electricity. Singapore, Korea, and Malaysia were the three largest foreign investors during the period, while Thai Nguyen and Ho Chi Minh City emerged as the leading destinations for newly registered investment.
Figure 2: FDI by Sectors in H1 2026
Part 2: Vietnam’s New FDI Attraction Paradigm
One year pasts from the cities and provinces merger, Vietnam is continuously improving its institutions, removing bottlenecks, and enhancing the investment environment. The country issued a series of laws and regulations to both simplify investment procedures and provide a clear direction for attracting new investments.
The second part of the report reviews several important legal and policy updates introduced in 2026, including the implementation of the Investment Law 2025, issuance of the Decision No. 21/2026/QD-TTg to announce the List of 10 Strategic Technologies and the List of Strategic Technology Products, and Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW, which establishes a new direction for attracting foreign investment.
Rather than focusing primarily on the quantity of investment, Vietnam is increasingly prioritizing high-quality, innovation-driven, technology-intensive, and sustainable projects. New policies aim to simplify administrative procedures, improve market access, encourage investment in strategic technologies, and create a more transparent and investor-friendly business environment.
For foreign investors, understanding these policy shifts is becoming just as important as monitoring investment statistics. They will play a significant role in determining future investment opportunities, incentives, project implementation procedures, and location selection.
Figure 3: List of Ten strategic technologies for development of Vietnam
Looking for Investment Opportunities in Vietnam?
While investors may see investment opportunities in Vietnam through new FDI attraction era, there are also challenges in breaking into the market. Like the process of entering and operating in the Vietnamese market remains institutionally demanding. Another matter that investors often face with is the inconsistent interpretation among authorities. The country has a national legal framework, but much of the implementation occurs through provincial departments and local authorities.
That’s the reason a foreign investor should engage a trusted and experienced consulting firm in their investment journey in Vietnam.
With extensive experience supporting a series of foreign investors to enter Vietnam, especially manufacturers, C+ Consult provides a one-stop service to advise, guide, and accompany the clients to set up businesses in Vietnam. For manufacturers who relocate to Vietnam, the company’s site selection advisory services help investors identify the most suitable location for their projects and navigate the investment process with confidence.
More information about C+ Consult. and its eco-system can be found in the part 3 of the report.
Download the full FDI Report H1/2026 here.
