hot fdi consolidates fast rising reputation

Hot FDI consolidates fast-rising reputation

Net foreign direct investment in Vietnam was on the boil in September, pointing to growing confidence in one of the world’s most attractive investment markets.
a growing mecca for investors

A growing Mecca for investors

Bac Ninh province is becoming one of the most attractive places for foreign industrial manufacturers in northern Vietnam.
low carbon engine needs to kick into gear

Low-carbon engine needs to kick into gear

Vietnam needs suitable regulations to leverage foreign investment for a low-carbon economy.

Law’s delay proves a big drag on public investment

“These are complicated and overlapping regulations, hurting the effectiveness of state-funded projects”
ministries need to bring a games

Ministries need to bring A games

“The results demonstrate that the quality of legal developments and enforcement at ministries has not satisfied the expectations of the business community”

Trade pitch to northern neighbour

Chinese companies are to digest more information on Vietnam’s economy to increase their outbound investments.

Inflation on the backfoot

Inflation appears to have been tamed for 2010 creating favourable conditions for the government to further support growth.

Sideways looks at Guang Lian steel plan

A heavyweight proposal to step up steel production into Vietnam’s already flooded steel market is being treated wearily by the government.
investors forced to walk the talk

Investors forced to walk the talk

[Decentralisation] was also a reason for poor quality FDI projects

VSA sinks teeth into Guang Lian

The VSA claimed the capacity adjustment “is just aimed at occupying land but not showing implementation intention”
rough economic seas remain in the forecast

Rough economic seas remain in the forecast

Though smooth economic sailing is forecast for this year, rough seas remain on the horizon.

VSA sinks teeth into Guang Lian

The VSA claimed the capacity adjustment “is just aimed at occupying land but not showing implementation intention”

Pilot PPP project in starter’s blocks

The third investor of this project will be selected through international competitive bidding
state groups look over their shoulders

State groups look over their shoulders

State-owned groups and corporations leaders have been warned to lift their game to avoid serious own goals.
indolent projects get ultimatum

Indolent projects get ultimatum

Many Danang tourism property projects will have their investment certificates revoked if they fail to meet deadlines set by local authorities.