The processing and manufacturing industries attracted the largest amounts of FDI, followed by the real estate, finance and banking, wholesale and retail sectors.

Singapore topped the list of foreign investors with more than 4.6 billion USD. South Korea came second and Hong Kong (China) third. 

Quang Ninh emerged as the top destination for foreign investment in the January-October period thanks to two new projects worth a total of 3 billion USD. It was followed by Hai Phong city, Hanoi, HCM city, and Bac Giang province.