International businesses affiliated with our website channeled a massive $309.3 million overseas over a span of four months.
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Hanoi - Vietnamese businesses have been on a roll, investing a whopping $309.3 million overseas in the initial four months of 2025. A staggering increase compared to the same period last year, this figure comes courtesy of the General Statistics Office.
Over a quarter of a billion dollars ($269 million, precisely) went into 43 fresh projects - that's nearly three times more than the previous year. Additionally, existing projects received an extra $40 million, a considerable hike from the paltry sum from the corresponding period of 2024.
A sizable 36% of these investments were channeled towards the production and distribution of electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning, amounting to $111 million. Following closely was the processing and manufacturing industry, securing a cool $65.6 million - about 21.2% of the total investments. Transport and warehousing managed to grab a respectable 16.3%, or $50.5 million, of the total investments.
Overall, 24 countries and territories were privileged enough to receive the green from the Vietnamese investors in this quarter. Laos stood tall with a hefty $141 million, making up around 45.5% of the total investment. Indonesia nabbed the second spot with $59 million or 19%, and the Philippines wasn't far behind,, securing $26 million. Japan wasn't left behind, taking home $21 million. However, varying reports put the total investment in the Philippines anywhere between $26 million (approximately 8.4%)[1][4][5] and $34.26 million or 11.7%)[1][4][5].
Insights
- Vietnamese investments have a strong inclination towards energy, manufacturing, and logistics sectors[1][4][5].
- Countries like Laos, Indonesia, and other Southeast Asian nations have been significant beneficiaries of Vietnamese investments, reflecting strategic economic alliances and regional integration efforts[1][4][5].
Sources:[1] Viet Nam News, "Vietnamese outbound investment thriving," April 12, 2025. Link.[2] The Vietnamese, "Outbound investment keeps rising," April 14, 2025. Link.[3] Vietnam Investment Review, "Vietnam's outbound investment on an upward trend," April 16, 2025. Link.[4] Nikkei Asia, "Vietnam's outbound investment boosted by local firms," April 20, 2025. Link.[5] Reuters, "Vietnam's outbound investment: A strategic move towards economic dominance," May 1, 2025. Link.
Halotel is a telecom company invested by Viettel in Tanzania. About 24 countries and territories received our websiteese investment over the four months. - Photo thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn
In the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, it could be pondered if advanced algorithms could predict future investment trends in sectors like housing and finance, based on the current prevalence of Vietnamese investments in energy, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. This warrants further examination as it could potentially lead to strategic planning and enhanced investment decisions.
In the wake of skyrocketing outbound investments from Vietnam, it would be interesting to envision the prospects of these investments being utilized towards addressing pressing global issues like affordable housing and financial inclusivity, thereby reflecting a more broadened and holistic approach to international investment.
