On October 3rd, the General Statistics Office announced that total social investment implemented in the first nine months of 2026 is estimated at 3,109.6 trillion VND, an increase of 15.1% compared to the same period last year, higher than the 11.6% increase in 2025.
Structurally, the non-state sector continued to play a leading role, investing 1,649.2 trillion VND, accounting for 53% of total capital and increasing by 14% compared to the same period last year. The state sector reached 931 trillion VND, accounting for 30% and recording the highest growth rate at 17.3%. In addition, the foreign direct investment (FDI) sector contributed 529.4 trillion VND, accounting for 17% and increasing by 14.5%.
In the state sector, the disbursed capital from the state budget is estimated at VND 661.8 trillion, completing 59.9% of the annual plan and increasing by 19% compared to the same period last year. This is a positive result compared to the same period in 2025, when the completion rate was 54.6%.
According to management levels, central government funds reached nearly 97 trillion VND, equivalent to 60.2% of the plan and an increase of 9.1%. Notably, funds managed by localities reached 564.8 trillion VND, equivalent to 59.9% of the plan and a strong increase of 20.9%. Specifically, provincial budget funds reached 455.3 trillion VND, an increase of 19.5%; commune-level budget funds reached 109.5 trillion VND, an increase of 27.4%.
The General Statistics Office assesses that this consistent growth reflects the effectiveness of macroeconomic management policies, the decisive acceleration of public investment projects, and the strong confidence of the private sector and foreign investors, creating an important impetus for economic growth in 2026.
Investment activities continue to show positive signs from foreign capital inflows. As of September 30th, the total registered foreign investment capital, including newly granted capital, adjusted capital, and the value of capital contributions and share purchases, reached US$50.36 billion, a sharp increase of 76.4% compared to the same period last year.
A highlight is that realized foreign direct investment in Vietnam is estimated at US$21.07 billion, an increase of 12.1% and setting a new nine-month record high in the last five years.
Among the 79 countries and territories that invested new capital, Singapore was the largest investor with US$9.26 billion, accounting for 31.7% of the total newly registered capital. Following Singapore were South Korea with US$5.70 billion, Luxembourg with US$4.99 billion, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (China) with US$3.01 billion, China with US$2.27 billion, Japan with US$1.56 billion, and the Netherlands with US$438.5 million.
Conversely, Vietnam's outbound investment activities also recorded a breakthrough. In the first nine months, the country granted licenses to 121 new projects with a total capital of US$1.28 billion, an increase of 80.9% compared to the same period last year. In addition, there were 32 projects with adjusted capital, adding US$1.49 billion, 10.8 times higher than the previous year. Overall, total outbound investment reached US$2.77 billion, 3.3 times higher than the previous year. This capital flow was present in 36 countries and territories, with Laos being the largest destination with US$669 million, accounting for 24.1%. Other notable investment destinations included Cambodia with US$486.5 million, India with US$357.2 million, Indonesia with US$340.2 million, the Philippines with US$193.6 million, Kazakhstan with US$149.9 million, and the United States with US$99.48 million.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/tong-von-dau-tu-toan-xa-hoi-trong-9-thang-dat-31096-nghin-ty-dong-post1139834.vnp
