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In Q1 2026, Ho Chi Minh City attracted an estimated nearly USD 2.9 billion in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) into the city, including new licenses, capital adjustments, and capital contributions or stake acquisitions, up nearly 220% from the same period in 2025.
The result reflects international investor confidence in the city’s investment and business environment, which remains stable despite ongoing global and regional economic challenges.
Two notable newly registered projects were recorded in Q1 2026:
Beyond new projects, Ho Chi Minh City also saw significant increases in registered capital for several existing investors:
In capital contributions or stake acquisitions, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Finance reported five notable deals:
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Finance, in the remaining quarters of the year, the city will continue implementing its 2026 FDI attraction plan, aiming to reach about USD 11 billion for the year.
The plan includes monitoring progress of large-scale projects, accelerating administrative reform, promptly removing obstacles for investors, and intensifying selective investment promotion.
Priority sectors include high-tech, innovation, data centers, logistics, green growth, and projects with strong spillover effects on the economy.
Earlier, at the Fifth Conference of the City Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term held on 1 April 2026, Ho Chi Minh City assessed that the economy was recovering positively with numerous favorable growth indicators.
According to Mr. Hoang Vu Thanh, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Finance, in Q1 2026 the city attracted new and additional FDI totaling USD 2.9 billion. For Q2 2026, the city aims to attract FDI with the largest quarterly capital ever, expecting about USD 8.9 billion in Q2 alone.
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