citi forecasts positive outlook for vietnamese economy

Citi forecasts positive outlook for Vietnamese economy

As the economic pressure has reduced compared to previous expectations, Vietnam's economy continues to maintain its competitiveness in terms of exports and foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction.
around 370 million in fdi inflows flood the real estate sector

Around $370 million in FDI inflows flood the real estate sector

Foreign capital is pouring swiftly into the real estate market despite the depressing internal environment.
vietnam japan joint initiative plays role in raising vietnams fdi attractiveness meeting

Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative plays role in raising Vietnam’s FDI attractiveness: meeting

The Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative (VJJI) has significantly contributed to improving the domestic business environment and raising Vietnam’s competitiveness in foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction, an official from the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has said.
foreign investment in hcm city up 43 per cent in two months

Foreign investment in HCM City up 43 per cent in two months

As much as 332.3 million USD in foreign investment was poured into Ho Chi Minh City in the first two months of this year, up 43.1 per cent year on year, the municipal Statistics Office reported.
singapore leads foreign investment in vietnam

Singapore leads foreign investment in Vietnam

Singapore remained the biggest foreign investor in Vietnam among the 51 countries and territories investing in Vietnam in the first two months of 2023, with 978.4 million USD, making up nearly 31.6 per cent of the total registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country, down 42.7 per cent year-on-year, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) reported.
expanding investment from the netherlands

Expanding investment from The Netherlands

Approximately $1.2 billion could be invested in Vietnam by the Dutch business community in the coming years, according to the Dutch Business Association Vietnam (DBAV).
fdi inflows drop significantly on year

FDI inflows drop significantly on-year

The total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in the first two months of 2023 fell by 38 per cent on-year, while FDI disbursement also declined by almost 5 per cent.
obstacles that vietnam needs to overcome to be more attractive in the eyes of foreign investors

Obstacles that Vietnam needs to overcome to be more attractive in the eyes of foreign investors

Many foreign investors from the US, South Korea, Japan, and EU countries have expressed Vietnam as an attractive investment destination.
foreign investors expect enforcement of new medical examination legislation

Foreign investors expect enforcement of new medical examination legislation

Foreign-invested enterprises are expecting better performance with the enforcement of the amended Law on Medical Examination and Treatment. Vu Tu Thanh, deputy regional managing director and Vietnam chief representative at the US-ASEAN Business Council, talked to VIR’s Tung Anh about the possible impacts on its members, and the expectations ahead.
ho chi minh city set to attract 74 billion in fdi this year

Ho Chi Minh City set to attract $7.4 billion in FDI this year

Although the available industrial land in Ho Chi Minh City has shrunk significantly in recent years, foreign direct investment to the city remains top across the country.
japanese enterprises accelerate investment in vietnam

Japanese enterprises accelerate investment in Vietnam

At the meeting with the Ministry of Planning and Investment and Nakajima Takeo, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), said that Japanese enterprises could not ignore Vietnam when looking around Asia for a destination to invest.
strong figures for fdi in january

Strong figures for FDI in January

There was a sharp increase in the number and value of new foreign investments in Vietnam in January, signifying an increase in confidence for further ventures this year.
pm to hold dialogue with young people in march

PM to hold dialogue with young people in March

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will hold a dialogue with young people in Hanoi on March 26, the Government Office has announced.
southeast region prepares for new fdi wave

Southeast region prepares for new FDI wave

The southeast region is preparing necessary conditions in infrastructure, administrative procedures and human resources to welcome a new wave of foreign direct investment (FDI), as investors have flocked to the region right from the beginning of this year.
january fdi down 20 per cent on year

January FDI down 20 per cent on-year

Despite a three-fold increase in newly registered capital, a sharp decrease in other areas has seen foreign direct investment drop in the first month of 2023.