Hanoi (VNA), Feb. 1 -- An estimated 866.8 million USD in foreign direct investment ( FDI ) was channelled into Hanoi in January, the municipal Statistics Office reported.

That comprises 859.4 million USD registered for 10 new projects, 5.1 million USD added to six existing ones, and 2.3 million USD spent on seven transactions to contribute capital to or buy shares of local businesses.

During the month, 2,529 new companies with combined capital of 35.4 trillion VND (1.4 billion USD) were established in Hanoi, respectively rising 54% and 2.4-fold year on year. As many as 3,660 firms resumed operations, up 50%.

While 12,300 businesses registered suspension of operations, 457 others were dissolved, increasing 56% and 52%, respectively, dat...