foreign capital

Foreign room expansion opens new opportunities for banks

May 16, 2025 | 11:29

The latest move to expand the foreign ownership limit in select commercial banks marks a pivotal step in banking sector reform.

Localities report big business with foreign-led enterprises

February 15, 2025 | 10:00

Several localities have reported stellar foreign capital results in the first month of the Lunar New Year, creating promising momentum for the whole year.

Stock listings pick up steam on Ho Chi Minh City bourse

June 05, 2024 | 11:29

After a period of stagnation, Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HSX) has recorded many businesses submitting applications and planning new listings.

Localities get ready for fourth FDI boom

April 19, 2024 | 16:41

As the year 2024 is expected to witness the start of the fourth wave of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Vietnam, localities nationwide are getting ready to absorb foreign capital flows.

Yearly foreign capital targets already made

September 08, 2023 | 10:00

Many localities have already exceeded their targets in foreign investment capital for the whole year, thanks to large projects being registered and administrative improvements being made.

Rare earth upsides can help beckon foreign capital

August 09, 2023 | 14:00

Vietnam can utilise its abundant reserves of rare earth materials to lure in high-tech foreign investments.

Expectations not yet met in real estate FDI

July 18, 2023 | 18:00

Although foreign direct investment into real estate reached just over $502 million in the first half of the year, down 43 per cent from 2022, it is still forecast to return to growth in the second half.

Vietnam takes on pressures of foreign capital attraction

May 22, 2023 | 09:38

While maintaining attractiveness to international investors, the imminent global minimum tax and international uncertainties are putting pressure on Vietnam, urging it to have breakthrough steps to foster new foreign inflows.

Smart industry slant to boost foreign capital attraction

April 04, 2023 | 09:00

Localities throughout the country are striving to create a breakthrough for industrial infrastructure to increase its competitive capacity in attracting foreign capital.

The vital mission to ramp up foreign capital attraction

January 19, 2023 | 09:00

Vietnam’s foreign capital attraction achieved much last year. VIR’s Kim Oanh met with Phan Huu Thang, former director-general of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, to review recent highlights and weigh up predictions for 2023.

Insurance groups urged to go public when viable

December 30, 2022 | 10:57

While the life insurance market witnessed strong revenue growth by the end of the third quarter, related concerns are still overshadowing the market as the ability to attract foreign capital, as well as the number of listed insurance companies, are still limited.

New foreign capital stutters despite overall deal boost

August 08, 2022 | 00:17

Vietnam’s investment picture is brightening, especially in processing and manufacturing, but a dip in newly-registered investment is causing some worry.

Outlook remains bright for foreign capital inflows in the year ahead

January 08, 2022 | 16:00

Vietnam’s foreign direct investment inflows have remained remarkably resilient over the last two years, and we expect continued strong inflows in 2022. This is because travel restrictions will be eased, which will make it easier for corporate executives from elsewhere to travel to Vietnam.

Hardships overcome with diplomacy

December 21, 2021 | 09:25

With the contributions of the diplomatic sector, the Vietnamese economy has reaped a raft of achievements in expanding trade networks and foreign capital sources. In the coming time, foreign affairs under the direction of the 13th National Party Congress will help further enhance the country’s international prestige.