Hanoi draws over US$3.9 billion in FDI in first ten months
Hanoi attracted US$14.9 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in October, bringing total FDI inflows in the first ten months of 2025 to US$3.91 billion, 2.4 times higher than the same period last year, according to the city’s Statistics Office.
From January to October, 342 new FDI projects were licensed with registered capital of US$316.7 million, while 120 existing projects adjusted their capital by a total of US$3.21 billion.
A significant contribution came from Malaysia’s Gamuda Land Vietnam Co., Ltd., which raised investment in its Yen So Park project by US$1.12 billion. In addition, foreign investors made 318 capital contributions and share purchases worth US$375.3 million.
In October, Hanoi also recorded strong business activity with 2,814 new enterprises established, up 17.1% year on year, and total registered capital of VND49.3 trillion (US$1.87 billion), up 32.1%.
The number of businesses resuming operations rose by 1.5% to 793, while 1,658 businesses temporarily suspended operations, up 28.1%, and 937 enterprises were dissolved, marking a sharp increase of 97.7%.
In the 10 months, the city saw 27,800 new enterprises registered with combined capital of VND337.9 trillion, increases of 11.1% and 38%, respectively. During the period, 8,800 firms resumed operations, while 25,500 suspended and 6,300 were dissolved.
The city maintained a 100% online business registration rate, ensuring timely and efficient processing.
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