Hanoi, April 6 -- Vietnam's total social investment rose strongly in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting improving investor confidence and a sustained recovery in the business climate, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Total realised investment capital reached 744.7 trillion VND (28.26 billion USD) in the January-March period, up 10.7% year-on-year and higher than the 9.4% growth recorded in the same period of 2025.

Growth was broad-based across all three economic sectors. The non-State sector remained the largest contributor, with 402.4 trillion VND, accounting for 54.1% of the total and rising 9.8% year-on-year.

The State sector recorded 207.2 trillion VND, making up 27.8% and increasing 11....