Ho Chi Minh City recorded US$17.2 billion in registered foreign direct investment through September 20, 4.2 times the corresponding 2025 figure, VnExpress reported, citing the city's statistics agency. New projects accounted for more than US$9.35 billion, additional capital for over US$4.9 billion and capital contributions and share purchases for over US$2.9 billion. These are registration figures rather than funds already implemented. Separately, realised investment from the foreign sector was estimated at more than VND109.1 trillion over nine months, up 7.4%.