Indonesian investment in Vietnam soars in 2026 thus far
Indonesia has unexpectedly surged among Vietnam s top foreign investors with registered capital exceeding 1 7 billion in the first seven months driven almost entirely by merger and acquisition transactions
In the first seven months of 2026, Indonesian investment in Vietnam has surged to an impressive $1.74 billion, marking a remarkable 293-fold increase compared to the same period last year. This surge propelled Indonesia to the sixth position among countries investing in Vietnam, up 30 places from the previous year's sixth place.
The majority of this investment, approximately $1.75 billion, came through capital contributions and share purchases, while only $150,000 was registered investment. The surge in Indonesian investment is driven by businesses opting for faster market expansion through capital investments and share purchases, allowing them to tap into existing networks and infrastructure without building from the ground up.
This trend is further fueled by the attractive domestic asset and corporate valuations in Vietnam, prompting Indonesian investors to accelerate their disbursements before prices continue to rise. While the specific acquisitions made by Indonesian companies remain undisclosed, a significant deal worth around $1.739 billion is believed to have occurred around March.
Globally, 90 countries and territories invested in Vietnam during this period, with Singapore leading at over $10.3 billion, followed by South Korea and Hong Kong. Overall, Vietnam has attracted $38.06 billion in registered foreign direct investment in the first seven months of 2026, a 58% increase from the same period last year, indicating a strengthening foreign investment ecosystem.
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