foreign investment

Immediate action to lift up business

October 20, 2021 | 08:00

The second session of the 15th National Assembly will kick off this week, with a major focus to be placed on discussing solutions to further support businesses hurt by the health crisis, and ensuring foreign investment growth continues in a positive direction in the long term.

Initiatives kickstarted to bolster investment attraction

October 06, 2021 | 08:00

Vietnam has maintained a clear policy line to draw in foreign investment and develop the local private sector. Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc talked with VIR’s Nguyen Huong about how the country has maintained an attractive investment climate in recent times.

Foreign investment inflows experiencing stable movement

October 06, 2021 | 08:00

Along with the positive business outcomes of foreign-invested enterprises in recent years and their decision to expand investments in Vietnam, long-term commitments are being confirmed.

Dong Thap swiftly gears up for economic rebound

September 27, 2021 | 11:00

As one of the provinces hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, Dong Thap in the Mekong Delta has worked out a well-conceived plan on containment, as well as social and economic rebound. Chairman of Dong Thap People’s Committee Pham Thien Nghia explained to VIR’s Huu Phuc what makes the plan so effective.

Economic status hinges on reopening

September 22, 2021 | 09:00

Protecting lives and maintaining economic growth in a careful balancing act, the government’s pace of economic reopening will define Vietnam’s economic outlook and foreign investment prospects.

Protracted restrictions put main growth drivers at risk

September 09, 2021 | 09:00

A continued trade deficit over the past few months and an expected drop caused by the global health crisis in inflows of foreign investment are unlikely to weaken Vietnam’s external position this year.

Manufacturing officially kicking off for USI’s Haiphong-based module facility

September 06, 2021 | 11:00

The Vietnamese plant of USI - a global leader in electronic design and manufacturing - is playing an important part in the company’s global manufacturing footprint.

Solid outlook for investment in Haiphong

September 06, 2021 | 09:00

Leveraging a host of factors such as fast growth and holding a large proportion in capital, foreign investment attraction is being considered a bright spot in the Haiphong’s socioeconomic development.

The right moves for breakthroughs

September 05, 2021 | 21:27

With strong political, economic, and social fundaments, the northern port city of Haiphong has actively prepared new foundations to enable it to carve a spot among Asia’s top cities. Nguyen Van Tung, Chairman of Haiphong People’s Committee, talked with VIR’s Thu Son about the future plans to lift the city’s development to new heights.

Woes delay investment in industrial property

September 02, 2021 | 16:10

The impacts of COVID-19 have hindered the economy and delayed investments in Vietnam’s industrial property market, particularly in the southern region. However, increasing e-commerce and pharmaceutical services may help development stabilise into next year.

Vietnam remains favoured destination for foreign investment despite COVID-19: Australian newspaper

August 30, 2021 | 08:49

Vietnam is likely to remain foreign investors’ favoured destination despite the COVID-19 resurgence ravaging across the country, The Australia Financial Review (ARF) said in a story published earlier this week.

Committed to a stronger environment for investment

August 11, 2021 | 08:30

The factors once deemed as the major advantages of Hai Duong, a northern province located about 60km from Hanoi, now seem insufficient for it to make major leaps in development. Thus, to brighten up its growth prospects, Hai Duong needs to wade through the “advantage trap” and create its very own, new distinct values.