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.
Resilient and strategic breakthroughs

Resilient and strategic breakthroughs

Based on experiences and lessons learned last years to fight against the pandemic and struggling with the uncertainties of the world’s economy, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung told VIR’s Nguyen Huong about Vietnam’s strengths, and plans to reach the goals set forth on socioeconomic development, and enhance the efficiency of investment mobilisation.
Vietnam ponders progress index amalgamation work

Vietnam ponders progress index amalgamation work

The government may soon enact a new indicator framework to make it easier to manage and compare progress up and down the country.
Electronics giants leading foreign investment bounce

Electronics giants leading foreign investment bounce

With billions of US dollars worth of high-quality investment committed, Vietnam is set to elevate itself to value chains, becoming a key manufacturing hub in the region.
Vietnam attracts more than 14 billion USD of FDI in H1

Vietnam attracts more than 14 billion USD of FDI in H1

Vietnam reached more than 14 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first six months of 2022, announced the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).
MPI reviewing land-use stagnation

MPI reviewing land-use stagnation

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has launched a review into the long delays of large-scale foreign-invested projects, in an attempt to free up valuable plots that have been occupying land throughout the country.
Focusing on disaster prevention and control

Focusing on disaster prevention and control

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam have joined hands to integrate disaster risk management into the country’s socioeconomic development plans.
National strategies taking shape in phase-out of traditional forms of fuel

National strategies taking shape in phase-out of traditional forms of fuel

Trillions of US dollars are being mobilised to support developing countries to reach the target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Providing the necessary support for SMEs to thrive

Providing the necessary support for SMEs to thrive

Links to global supply chains, financial accessibility, and digital transformation are the pillars for enterprises to improve competitiveness.
Immediate bailout boost to lift long-term recovery

Immediate bailout boost to lift long-term recovery

A huge package for economic recovery and development for Vietnam in 2022-2023 could be valued at as much as $35 billion.
MPI to submit post-pandemic economic recovery scheme in October

MPI to submit post-pandemic economic recovery scheme in October

In October, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) will submit to the Government an economic recovery plan, which defines the years of 2022 to 2023 as the time for the country’s recovery, according to MPI Minister Nguyen Chi Dung
Nine-month FDI inflows up 4.4 percent despite COVID-19

Nine-month FDI inflows up 4.4 percent despite COVID-19

Despite COVID-19 impacts, foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Vietnam during the first nine months of this year rose 4.4 percent year on year to 22.15 billion USD, reported the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment
Formulating strategy for new phase of German funding

Formulating strategy for new phase of German funding

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam) has over the years organised effective conferences, business forums, and networking events in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Investment. AHK Vietnam’s chief representative Marko Walde highlights the contributions made for the significant development of foreign direct investment in Vietnam from Germany.
Alternative promotion channels in productive use

Alternative promotion channels in productive use

Organising webinars and combining with international organisations to promote foreign direct investment attraction is becoming the country’s top new strategy in the midst of the challenging health crisis.
Maintaining the bridge for foreign investors in Vietnam

Maintaining the bridge for foreign investors in Vietnam

Nearly three decades ago, Vietnam Investment Review  published its first English issue under the guidance of the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).