HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội attracted US$335.6 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first two months of 2026, reflecting steady investor interest in the capital city.

In February alone, the city secured $232.8 million in FDI. The figure included 37 newly licensed projects worth $5.6 million, nine existing projects with additional capital of $222 million, and 20 instances of capital contribution and share purchases by foreign investors totalling $5.2 million.

Cumulatively in January–February, Hà Nội licensed 100 new projects with combined registered capital of $37.3 million. Meanwhile, 26 projects increased their investment capital by $248.3 million, and 64 capital contribution and share purchase transactions reached $50 million.

The municipal authorities have been proactively refining flexible and effective policies to attract high-quality FDI, while accelerating administrative digital transformation. Notably, 100 per cent of investment licensing procedures have been digitalised to enhance transparency and reduce processing time.

Regarding business registration, Hà Nội granted licences to around 5,500 newly established enterprises with total registered capital of VNĐ46.8 trillion ($1.79 billion) in the first two months, up 46 per cent in number and 2.5 times higher in capital compared to the same period last year.

During the same period, about 4,900 enterprises resumed operations, up 55 per cent; 14,100 registered temporary suspension, up 4 per cent; and 1,700 enterprises dissolved, up 65 per cent increase year-on-year.— VNA/VNS