According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Finance, registered foreign investment in the city reached USD 19.13 billion as of October 25.
The total included 1,726 newly licensed projects with combined registered capital of USD 9.7 billion, while 314 existing projects registered capital increases, adding a net total of nearly USD 5.7 billion. In addition, foreign investors made 1,611 capital contributions and share purchases worth USD 3.6 billion.
The Can Gio international transshipment port is a highlight of Ho Chi Minh City's FDI attraction efforts (Illustration: Portcoast).
Among the major investments was the Can Gio International Transshipment Port project, with registered capital of more than USD 4.9 billion. The project is expected to strengthen the city's capacity for international cargo transshipment and boost logistics, transport and trade services.
Another notable investment was the AI Factory data centre, with registered capital of approximately USD 2.1 billion. The facility is expected to expand computing, data storage and processing capacity, supporting digital transformation and the development of high-value technology services.
By sector, FDI was concentrated mainly in transport and warehousing, real estate, information and communications, wholesale and retail trade, and professional, scientific and technical activities. Transport and warehousing, along with information and communications, received substantial contributions from newly licensed projects.
For 2026, Ho Chi Minh City has set an FDI attraction target of USD 22 billion, double its initial target of USD 11 billion. Based on the figures recorded by October 25, the city needs to attract a further USD 2.87 billion in the final two months of the year to meet its revised target.
