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Of the above figure, new investments reached US$1.29 billion, a 43.6 decrease while capital contributions and share purchases soared by 70.4 percent to US$322.9 million.

Foreign investors invested in 16 out of 21 national economic sectors, with the manufacturing and processing industry leading the way with over US$3.09 billion, accounting for 71.3 percent of total registered capital, a 99.1 percent increase year-over-year.

It was followed by real estate with nearly US$1.09 billion, representing nearly 23.5 percent of total investment; science and technology with US$98.8 million; and water supply and waste treatment with US$73.8 million.

In terms of investment partners, 55 countries and territories invested in Viet Nam in the first month of 2025. South Korea was the biggest investors with nearly US$1.25 billion, accounting for 28.9 percent of total investment. Singapore was the runner-up with over US$1.24 billion, making up 28.7 percent of the total.

The northern province of Bac Ninh was the top investment destination with over US$1.39 billion, accounting for 32.2 percent of the total investment. The southern province of Dong Nai ranked second with US$959 million, representing 22.1 percent of the total. The capital city of Ha Noi came third with US$716.4 million, making up 16.8 percent of the total investment.

The disbursed volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) was estimated to reach US$1.15 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2 percent./.