Vietnam's overseas investment hits nearly $490 million in first half of 2025

In the first six months of 2024, Vietnam's outbound investment reached $487.1 million, an increase of more than 3.5-fold compared to last year’s period. Meanwhile, companies also adjusted the investment capital for 18 projects with an additional $129.4 million, a sevenfold increase compared to the same period last year.

Vietnamese outbound investments span 15 industries. Capital was mainly channelled into the electricity production and distribution sector, with large-scale ventures worth $111.2 million, accounting for 22.8 per cent of the total outbound investment. The transportation and warehousing sector came second with nearly $78.5 million, making up 16.1 per cent of the total. It was followed by the wholesale and retail sector with $76.8 million, accounting for 15.8 per cent.

In the first half of the year, 30 countries and territories received Vietnamese investment. Laos was the largest recipient, with $150.3 million, representing 30.9 per cent of the total. The Philippines came closely behind with $61.8 million, accounting for 12.7 per cent. Indonesia ranked third with $60.5 million, making up 12.4 per cent.

As of June, Vietnam has had 1,916 overseas ventures with total registered capital of more than $23 billion.

After a slowdown period, Vietnamese outbound investments have started to rebound. Vietnamese companies, especially major players, continue to invest in many potential markets to expand their market share overseas, notably Vinamilk, TH Group, FPT Corporation, and Viettel.

In the dairy sector, TH Group inaugurated a large-scale dairy processing plant in Russia in May, further deepening its investment in this strategic market.

In the tech sector, FPT Corporation completed the acquisition of German IT consulting firm David Lamm Consulting in May as part of its strategy to expand operations in Germany and across Europe.

Viettel Global reports widespread growth for 2024 Viettel Global (VGI) achieved strong growth in consolidated revenue and profit last year, according to its 2024 audited consolidated financial report released on March 28.

Vietnamese businesses invest in 43 overseas ventures Vietnamese businesses have invested in 43 overseas ventures in the first four months of 2025, indicating the growing trend of Vietnamese outbound investment.

Vietnam's outbound investment reaches $317.3 million in first five months Vietnam's outbound investment reached $317.3 million in the first five months of 2025, a 2.3-fold increase from a year ago, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).