Hanoi attracts US$335.6 million in FDI in first two months
Hanoi attracted US$335.6 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital city.
In February alone, the city secured US$232.8 million in FDI. The figure included 37 newly licensed projects worth US$5.6 million, nine existing projects with additional capital of US$222 million, and 20 instances of capital contribution and share purchases by foreign investors totaling US$5.2 million.
Cumulatively in January–February, Hanoi licensed 100 new projects with combined registered capital of US$37.3 million. Meanwhile, 26 projects increased their investment capital by US$248.3 million, and 64 capital contribution and share purchase transactions reached US$50 million.
The municipal authorities have been proactively refining flexible and effective policies to attract high-quality FDI, while accelerating administrative digital transformation. Notably, 100% of investment licensing procedures have been digitalised to enhance transparency and reduce processing time.
Regarding business registration, Hanoi granted licenses to 1,812 newly established enterprises in February, down 4% year-on-year. However, their total registered capital reached VND19.5 trillion (US$745 million) , up 56%. During the month, 251 enterprises resumed operations (down 43%), 977 temporarily suspended operations (up 17%), and 499 dissolved (up 32%).
In the first two months of 2026, the city licensed approximately 5,500 newly established enterprises with total registered capital of VND46.8 trillion (US$1.79 billion), up 46% in number and 2.5 times higher in capital compared to the same period last year.
During the same period, about 4,900 enterprises resumed operations, up 55%; 14,100 registered temporary suspension, up 4%; and 1,700 enterprises dissolved, marking a 65% increase year-on-year.
Stronger push to attract FDI from the start of 2026
VOV.VN - Amid continued fluctuations in the global economy, 2026 has been identified as a pivotal year for Vietnam to reposition its foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy toward higher-quality capital flows with stronger technological content, higher added value and broader spillover effects.
