vietnamese firms overseas investment rises nearly 25 fold in h1

Vietnamese firms’ overseas investment rises nearly 2.5-fold in H1

Overseas investment by Vietnamese firms neared 547 million USD in the first half of 2021, rising close to 2.5 folds against the same period last year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
a destination for highly qualified foreign workers

A destination for highly qualified foreign workers

The rapid growth of overseas investment into Vietnam in recent years has led to an increase in demand for highly qualified workers. In addition, the emergence of many new industries while domestic human resources cannot meet demand in quality and quantity have opened up attractive opportunities for foreign workers.
vingroup steps up overseas investment to realise global ambitions

Vingroup steps up overseas investment to realise global ambitions

Vingroup will pour an additional $300 million into the US market, to prepare for the sale of its new electric car models and smartphones.
vinamilk boosts overseas investment and forms joint venture in philippines

Vinamilk boosts overseas investment and forms joint venture in Philippines

Vinamilk (HSX: VNM) announced that it has just received the investment registration for its joint venture in the Philippines.
healthy foreign investment in spite of tumultuous year

Healthy foreign investment in spite of tumultuous year

Overseas investment into Vietnam’s real estate market this year remained attractive for as a new wave of funding found its way into the country despite 2020’s restrictions. Peter Dinning, chairman of Colliers International Vietnam, shares his thoughts about this flow and expectations for the new year.
legal reinforcement to fdi appeal

Legal reinforcement to FDI appeal

The amended Law on Investment and the Law on Enterprises will improve the quality and efficiency of attracting domestic and overseas investment resources in Vietnam. 
evaluating the regionwide race for overseas investment

Evaluating the regionwide race for overseas investment

Currently, there is a movement of foreign direct investment (FDI) capital flow from China to other countries, especially in the ASEAN  region.
transparency key for overseas investment

Transparency key for overseas investment

More transparent and compatible factors from the Vietnamese government and investors are key requirements to attract further funding from the international arena into the country’s real estate market.
vietnams pathway to accessing new overseas investment flows

Vietnam’s pathway to accessing new overseas investment flows

Vietnam is generally regarded as having great prospects to seize overseas investment flows moving away from China. Nguyen Mai, senior economist and chairman of the Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises, scrutinises the opportunities for Vietnam in the current circumstances.
posco capital expansion at odds with inferior results

Posco capital expansion at odds with inferior results

South Korea-based steelmaker Posco is making steps to reinforce its global supply chains for future growth through overseas investments, including in Vietnam. However, it is not an easy path in the context of the ongoing pandemic, and the group’s poor performance.
us attracts most vietnamese investment in three months

US attracts most Vietnamese investment in three months

Vietnam invested 49.3 million USD abroad in the first three months of 2020, with the US being the biggest recipient.
vietnams high tech parks in need of financial inspiration

Vietnam’s high-tech parks in need of financial inspiration

Despite the growing interest among international tech firms, overseas investment in Vietnamese high-tech parks in 2019 remained lacklustre, and solutions will need to be found in order to create an upward trend. Bich Thuy reports.  
the rising star of ha nam in fdi arena

The rising star of Ha Nam in FDI arena

Located about 60 kilometres from Hanoi, Ha Nam province has become a favourable alternative investment destination for foreign businesses shifting their manufacturing plants from China to Vietnam this year, adding to the locality’s emergence as a hotbed in recent years in attracting overseas investment.
framework mooted for stock listing

Framework mooted for stock listing

The Politburo recently issued a resolution paving the way for favourable conditions to attract and choose high-quality foreign direct investment into Vietnam. Tuan Nguyen, managing partner at ANT Lawyers, assesses how to attract and facilitate overseas investment firms in listing on the stock market here.
vietnams startup scene picks up pace

Vietnam’s startup scene picks up pace

Foreign funds tend to pour a great deal of money into Vietnamese startups with novel ideas. However, there are still some hurdles to ensure the country becomes a big magnet for overseas investment into startups. Luu Van reports.