Hanoi, May 6 -- Despite a dip in the number of newly established firms, Hanoi recorded strong foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in the first four months of 2025, signalling an increasingly attractive investment climate in the capital.

According to the municipal authorities, around 9,400 new enterprises were licensed during the period, down 2.7% in number and 22.3% in registered capital year-on-year. However, nearly 4,800 businesses resumed operations, marking a 5.5% increase. Online business registration remained fully digital, ensuring timely and high-quality processing.

In April alone, Hanoi welcomed 2,634 new enterprises with total registered capital of 24.4 trillion VND (over 939.9 million USD), while 967 firms resumed operati...