thailand steps up foreign investment attraction

Thailand steps up foreign investment attraction

Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has urged the government to facilitate the country’s transition to high-tech industries to attract investors as the second largest economy in the Southeast Asia is lagging behind others in the region in terms of growth rate and foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction.
fdi attraction in five months tops 11 billion usd

FDI attraction in five months tops 11 billion USD

More than 11.07 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) was funneled into Vietnam during January-May, up 2 per cent against the same time last year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Foreign Investment Agency.
enticing fdi legal framework for dual transformation

Enticing FDI legal framework for dual transformation

Vietnam is preparing for future foreign direct investment (FDI) shifts to ensure funding reaches the right areas and embraces green and digital goals.
training collaboration promoted at vietnamese universities

Training collaboration promoted at Vietnamese universities

Foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) and Vietnamese universities have been sharing experiences with each other to meet the demand for high-quality human resources.
vir talkshow on the green digital dual transition

VIR talkshow on the green-digital dual transition

At the VIR talkshow “Enticing FDI for Dual Transformation,” speakers discussed the factors needed to create a stable and effective FDI environment.
dong nai has received over 800 million in fdi in 2024

Dong Nai has received over $800 million in FDI in 2024

Dong Nai has attracted $832 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) since the beginning of 2024 as of May 16, equal to 119 per cent of the year's target.
work hour cut on agenda once more

Work hour cut on agenda once more

Many foreign-invested enterprises may reduce of salaries for workers if a proposal to reduce working hours is approved, with a debate on how to improve labour productivity being sparked once again.
fdi focus for twin transition intensifies

FDI focus for twin transition intensifies

Vietnam is prioritising investment attraction from overseas for its dual green-digital transition, in order to fuel its socioeconomic development and reach medium- and long-term goals.
vietnams textile sector brings in 37 billion in fdi

Vietnam’s textile sector brings in $37 billion in FDI

Over $37 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) has flowed into Vietnam’s textile and garment sector, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS).
thai nguyen shines among top performers in fdi

Thai Nguyen shines among top performers in FDI

In light of Thai Nguyen’s socioeconomic development report in Q1, foreign investment attraction continues to garner inspiring results for the northern province.
number of large fies in vietnam almost doubles from 2022

Number of large FIEs in Vietnam almost doubles from 2022

The rate of entry into Vietnam of small FIEs is decreasing, while those with a workforce ranging between 501 and 1,000 almost doubled between 2022 and 2023.
important trends emerge in vietnams investment landscape

Important trends emerge in Vietnam’s investment landscape

Several important trends emerged in Vietnam’s investment landscape last year, including high-tech sectors, surging investment from China, and comprehensive cooperation with Japan in all fields, according to the recently released 2023 Report on Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) and Provincial Green Index (PGI).
ho chi minh city lures 900 million in fdi in first four months

Ho Chi Minh City lures $900 million in FDI in first four months

In the first four months of 2024, a total of $915.6 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) capital flowed into Ho Chi Minh City, down 6.5 per cent against the same period last year.
what vietnamese businesses can expect from the eus csrd

What Vietnamese businesses can expect from the EU's CSRD

The new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) aims to reshape environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards for businesses both within and linked to the EU. Nguyen Hoang Nam, ESG leader and partner, along with Luong The Cuong, ESG manager in Assurance Services at PwC Vietnam, explore the implications of the CSRD for Vietnam and outline the necessary strategic actions for compliance with these new standards.
vietnam well placed to benefit from shifting fdi

Vietnam well-placed to benefit from shifting FDI

Amidst evolving supply chain dynamics and intense investing competition, Vietnam continues to emerge as a key player in the Southeast Asian arena. Talking to VIR’s Luu Huong, head of Wholesale Banking at HSBC Vietnam Ahmed Yeganeh shed light on strategies for Vietnam to enhance its appeal for high-calibre foreign investments and bolster labour productivity.