Vietnamese investors channelled a total of $846.8mn into overseas projects during the first nine months of 2025 - a 4.5-fold increase on the same period last year, according to data from the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance cited by Viet Nam News.

The total comprised $709.3mn in newly registered capital across 134 projects, nearly four times last year’s level, and a further $137.5mn injected into 23 existing ventures VNN reported.

The electricity, gas, hot water, steam and air conditioning sectors accounted for the largest share, attracting $341.5mn. Wholesale, retail and vehicle repair activities followed with nearly $121mn, while transport and warehousing drew $109.2mn.

Vietnamese capital flowed into 34 countries and territories, with Laos emerging as the top destination, receiving $397.2mn. The Philippines ranked second with $92mn followed by Indonesia with $64.6mn and Germany with $50.6mn VNN added.