According to data released by the Hanoi Statistics Department on November 2nd, as of November 2nd, Hanoi attracted a total of US$3.907 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 10 months of 2025, 2.4 times that of the same period in 2024.
In October alone, Hanoi attracted US$14.9 million in FDI. Specifically, 40 new projects were approved that month, with a total registered capital of US$9.9 million; meanwhile, foreign investors made 41 investments totaling US$6.4 million through capital contributions or share purchases.
Of these, 342 were newly registered projects with a registered capital of US$316.7 million.
A total of 120 projects adjusted their registered capital, resulting in a net increase of US$3.215 billion after offsetting increases and decreases. The Anchu Park project (a Malaysian joint venture) invested by Vietnam Gamuda Land Co., Ltd. saw a one-time capital increase of US$1.12 billion, which was the main driver of the overall increase.
Foreign investors made 318 share purchases, totaling US$375.3 million.
Regarding business registration, in October alone, Hanoi saw 2,814 new companies established, a year-on-year increase of 17.1%; registered capital reached VND 49.3 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 32.1%.
A total of 27,800 new companies were established, with a total registered capital of VND 337.9 trillion, representing year-on-year increases of 11.1% and 38% respectively.
8,800 companies resumed operations, a year-on-year increase of 4.6%.
25,500 companies ceased operations, a year-on-year increase of 19%; 6,300 companies completed dissolution procedures, a year-on-year increase of 61.7%.
Furthermore, the online processing rate for business registration applications remained at 100%, ensuring the efficiency and quality of the approval process. (End)
