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FDI Surges, USD Stable, Seafood Exports Rise

Vietnam's FDI reaches a five-year high, USD remains stable, and seafood exports to China drive growth.

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The picture Improving

Vietnam's business conditions are improving with a surge in FDI, stable USD, and increased seafood exports to China. This enhances investment appeal and export revenue.

In this briefing USD · Vietnamese dong · National Statistics Office (Vietnam) · Hai Phong · Quang Ninh · Vietnam seafood exports · China

Regulation

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Disruption

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Companies

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Markets

  • finance

USD remains stable despite global fluctuations

The USD has shown slight fluctuations in Vietnam over the past week, despite global increases, according to Thanh Nien Kinh tế. The stability of the USD in Vietnam contrasts with the depreciation of the euro and the British pound. This stability is attributed to Vietnam's monetary policies and market interventions that have helped maintain the currency's value amid global economic changes.

Impact Importers and exporters in Vietnam benefit from a stable USD, aiding in financial planning and cost predictability.

Sources: Thanh Nien Kinh tế ↗

Trade

  • finance
  • manufacturing

FDI in Vietnam hits five-year high at $21.07 billion

Sông Cấm Hải Phòng Về Đêm năm 2025
Sông Cấm Hải Phòng Về Đêm năm 2025 HP1992, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Vietnam attracted $50.36 billion in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first nine months of 2026, marking a 76.4% increase year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office. Disbursed FDI reached $21.07 billion, the highest for a nine-month period in five years. The surge in FDI is attributed to increased investments in manufacturing and green projects, with Hai Phong and Quang Ninh being key areas of focus. This growth reflects Vietnam's appeal as a destination for foreign investors.

Impact Manufacturers and green project investors benefit from increased FDI, enhancing Vietnam's investment appeal.

Sources: VietnamPlus ↗

  • agriculture

China drives Vietnam's seafood export growth

China, including Hong Kong, contributed approximately 62% to the growth of Vietnam's seafood exports in the first nine months of 2026, according to VnExpress. While demand in the US, EU, and Japan has stabilized, the Chinese market has shown significant growth, boosting overall export figures. This trend highlights the importance of the Chinese market for Vietnam's seafood industry, which remains a key sector for the country's export economy.

Impact Seafood exporters in Vietnam see increased demand and revenue from the Chinese market, offsetting stagnation in other regions.

Sources: VnExpress ↗

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