Vietnamese investment overseas falls to US$432 million in 2023
VOV.VN - Vietnamese businesses injected nearly US$421 million into investment projects overseas in 2023, equivalent to 78% of the figure recorded last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Despite a fall in investment capital, the number of projects rose slightly, with 124 newly registered projects licensed, meaning investment overseas continues to be a highly attractive investment channel for businesses.
Vietnamese businesses are currently investing in 79 countries and territories around the world, focusing on 16 industries and fields. Notably, investing in high-tech agriculture is a great advantage of Vietnamese businesses.
So far, Vietnamese investment overseas has hit more than US$22 billion, with 1,701 projects in operation. This year, many businesses have performed efficiently, remitting home nearly US$2 billion.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Planning and Investment also reported that Vietnam has attracted nearly US$37 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) this year, of which US$23 billion has been disbursed, a record high figure.
