Signal Vietnam's FDI held at or above 53.0% of inflows while other components swung

Summary

Vietnam's capital inflows shifted markedly toward foreign direct investment between 2015 and 2024. FDI increased over the period while other types of inflow declined. Throughout the decade, direct investment never fell below 53.0 percent of total inflows, making it a stable anchor. The other components were much more volatile. Most of that volatility came from sharp swings in bank-related and other inflows, while the direct investment base helped keep the overall picture steadier.