Disbursed FDI reached an estimated 9.75 billion USD, the highest January-May figure in the past five years. Meanwhile, total trade turnover surpassed 445 billion USD, setting a new record for the period.
Singapore remained Vietnam’s largest investor, accounting for nearly half of newly registered capital, followed by South Korea, China, Japan and Hong Kong (China).
Despite global economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainties, Vietnam’s trade sector continued to post strong results. During the January-May period, 26 export items generated more than 1 billion USD in revenue, accounting for more than 90% of the nation’s total export value.
Seven export categories earned over 5 billion USD each, including electronics, computers and components; machinery, equipment and spare parts; phones and components; textiles and garments; footwear; vehicles and spare parts; and wood and wood products.
