Processing and manufacture industries become most attractive

The wholesale and retail sale sector followed with 156 registered projects valuing US$455.8 million and making up 4.3% of the total FDI. The real estate took the second place with eight registered projects worth of US$1.84 billion and occupied 17.6% of the total FDI.

Japan is the biggest investor of Viet Nam by pouring in US$4.92 billion and holding 46.9% of the total investment; followed by the Republic of Korea and Samoa.

The southern province of Binh Duong is the most attractive FDI destination after luring US$2.17 billion and winning 20.7% of the national FDI.

Ho Chi Minh City ranked second with US$1.12 billion and the northern city of Hai Phong held the third position with US$1.08 billion.

Since the beginning of the year, FDI is projected to reach US$9 billion, amounting for 98.9% of the same period last year.