Construction of a Japanese-funded wind and solar power project began in Quy Nhon city, the central province of Binh Dinh on April 3.

The northern city of Hai Phong attracted US$916 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of this year, surging by 332.34% from the same period in 2017.

VOV.VN - The central province of Quang Nam has so far attracted 153 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with a total registered capital of US$5.58 billion, with five new FDI projects worth US$12.4 million being licensed in the first quarter of this year, according to statistics released by the province.

The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh attracted 26 investment projects worth over VND407 billion in the first three months of 2018, up 18 projects against the same period last year. 

In Q1/2018, total FDI from new investments, addition to existing projects and share purchase reached US$5.8 billion, equal to 75.2% of the same period last year.

A total of 1,285 deals were made by foreign investors to contribute capital to and buy shares of Vietnamese businesses with total capital of US$1.89 billion in the first quarter of this year, up 121.6% against the same period last year.

BS Heidelberg Solar GmbH of Germany said it plans to invest in two solar power projects in Vietnam’s southern province of Hau Giang, namely Hau Giang I and Hau Giang II. 

Real estate lured investment of VND79.2 trillion (US$3.48 billion) in the first quarter this year, accounting for 28.4% of total registered capital in the period, the highest of all sectors, the Ministry of Planning and Investment reported.

Vietnam will provide all possible conditions it can for international investors, donors and organisations to get involved in developing transport infrastructure in the country, said Transport Minister Nguyen Van The.

The Hong Kong-based Sunwah Group wants to invest in steel production using high, environmentally-friendly technology in Vietnam and boost cooperation in education, solar energy and tourism with the country, said Chairman Jonathan Choi.