Vietnam attracts US$ 28 bln of FDI in 10 months

In the same period, foreign investors spent 6.3 billion USD buying shares.

In all, foreign investments in the forms of new projects, buying shares, and contributing capital from January to October equaled 98.8% of 2017's figures.

Manufacturing and processing, real estate, and wholesaling and retail sectors had the most FDI inflows.

Japan was the top investor in Vietnam, followed by South Korea while Singapore held third place. Hanoi, HCMC and Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu province have received the most FDI capital so far this year.