Containers seen at Tan Cang-Cat Lai Port, Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VOV)

The figure was released by a Finance Department representative at a press conference on the city’s socio-economic performance.

At the end of 2025, Ho Chi Minh City is set to retain its position as Vietnam’s leading destination for foreign investment, with total active FDI of nearly 142 billion USD.

Manufacturing and processing accounted for the largest share of foreign investment, with more than 5,800 newly registered projects and total capital of 75.4 billion USD. It was followed by real estate, wholesale and retail trade, and the repair of automobiles, motorcycles and scooters.

Among 89 countries and territories investing in the city this year, Singapore ranked first, with registered capital of 2.1 billion USD.

Municipal authorities said Ho Chi Minh City is focusing its investment promotion efforts on high-value-added industries, green energy, and high tech sectors.