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VietnamVietnam Foreign Direct Investment climbed to 21.07B in September 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2026
Vietnam Foreign Direct Investment climbed to 21.07B in September 2026, released October 2026, up 3.77B from August's 17.3B reading. The print exceeded the 19.5B consensus by 1.57B. Foreign Direct Investment has now risen for 8 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Direct Investment averaged 16.25B, vs 8.58B in the prior 3-month window. Foreign Direct Investment is now the highest in 7 months.
Latest Release
21.07
Actual
19.5
Consensus
17.3
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.45 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Oct 2026
Predicted: 19.53
Actual: 21.07
Error: -1.55
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.85 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.41 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.29 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Foreign Direct Investment (Vietnam) was reported at 21.07 billion in October 2026. This beat the market consensus of 19.50 billion by 1.57 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 17.30 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 15.64 billion, ranging from 1.68 billion to 27.62 billion across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 17.86 billion, up from the prior three at 4.88 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 8.53 billion) is comparable than the prior year (σ 7.77 billion). In October readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Direct Investment has averaged 19.06 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC). A secondary relationship exists with S&P 500, negatively correlated (Bearish S&P 500). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.45 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
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About Foreign Direct Investment — Vietnam
DEFINITION
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a financial indicator that measures the amount of capital invested by a foreign entity into a domestic economy. It is a key measure of a country's attractiveness to foreign investors and can have a significant impact on economic growth, job creation, and technological advancement. FDI is often used as a gauge of a country's openness to international trade and its ability to attract and retain foreign capital. This indicator is closely monitored by governments, businesses, and investors as it provides valuable insights into the overall health and competitiveness of a country's economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Sep 2026): actual 21.07 B, consensus 19.5 B. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 17.3 B. Before that (Jul 2026): 15.2 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC, r=-0.85) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - VN Events
| Monday, November 2, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:30 | VN | S&P Global Manufacturing PMI | 51.9 | 52.1 | 52.55 | Low | |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 02:00 | VN | Retail Sales YoY | 14.1 | 15 | 15.15 | Low | |
| 02:00 | VN | Tourist Arrivals YoY | 16.1 | 16 | 16.00 | Low | |
| 02:00 | VN | Foreign Direct Investment | 21.07 | 22 | 22.10 | Low | |
| 02:00 | VN | Balance of Trade | 1.27 | 1.35 | 0.46 | Low | |
| 02:00 | VN | Industrial Production YoY | 16.7 | 15.5 | 17.00 | Low | |
| 02:00 | VN | Inflation Rate YoY | 5.08 | 5.2 | 5.18 | Low | |