Foreign investment disbursement hits all-time high in 2024
VOV.VN - Disbursement of foreign investment last year reached about US$25.35 billion, up 9.4% compared to the figures from 2023, recording the highest disbursement level recorded so far, according to the latest data released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).
The processing and manufacturing industry sector achieved the highest disbursement rate with US$20.62 billion, followed by real estate with US$1.84 billion; and production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water, steam and air conditioning with US$1.07 billion
Statistics indicate that the country attracted a total of US$38.23 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) throughout 2024, down 3.0% compared to the same period from last year.
Singapore topped the list of 114 countries and territories investing in the Vietnamese market with a total investment capital of nearly US$10.21 billion, accounting for 26.7% of the total capital, up 31.4% compared to 2023.
The Republic of Korea ranked second with nearly US$7.06 billion, up 37.5%, followed by China, Hong Kong (China), and Japan. The northern province of Bac Ninh took the lead in FDI attraction with nearly US$5.12 billion, more than 2.8 times higher than 2023.
Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh City secured the second and third positions, with over US$4.94 billion and US$3.04 billion, respectively.
Meanwhile, the nation’s total overseas investment, including both newly-registered and adjusted capital, reached US$664.8 million, up 57.7% over the previous year.
Outbound investment was primarily directed towards scientific and technological professional activities, totaling US$200.5 million, or 30.2% of the total investment capital. This was followed by the processing and manufacturing industry, which received US$139.6 million. Additionally, investment in the production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water, and air conditioning amounted to US$94.6 million, while warehousing and transportation attracted US$70.2 million.
