Vietnam Attracts US$22.72 Billion In FDI Projects In 2022 – BusinessToday

Vietnam attracted a total of US$27.72 billion (US$1=RM4.42) in foreign direct investment (FDI) as of Dec 20, equal to 89 per cent of the figure in the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Specifically, there were 2,036 newly-registered FDI projects worth US$12.45 billion, up 17.1 per cent, year-on-year in the number of projects, but down 18.4 per cent in value.

Meanwhile, 1,107 projects had their capital adjusted, with a total amount of US$10.12 billion, up 12.4 per cent and 12.2 per cent year-on-year, respectively, reported Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

There were also 3,566 capital contributions and share purchases with a total amount of US$5.15 billion, down 6.1 per cent and 25.2 per cent, respectively.

Among 108 nations and territories pouring capital into Vietnam this year, Singapore ranked first with US$6.46 billion, followed by South Korea (US$4.88 billion) and Japan (US$4.78 billion).

Also in 2022, Vietnam’s outbound investment, including both newly-registered and adjusted capital, reached nearly US$534 million.

Of the total, there were 109 new projects valued at US$426.6 million, up 78.7 per cent year-on-year in the number of projects, and 4.3 per cent in value.

Vietnamese investors poured capital into 29 nations and territories, with Singapore ranking first with US$79.5 million.