VOV.VN - Last year, Ho Chi Minh City attracted US$6.6 billion worth of foreign direct investment (FDI). In the first quarter of this year, FDI totaled US$1.4 billion and the city is calling for FDI resources for key projects, including a plan for a smart city.

The smart city project near Hanoi's Nhat Tan Bridge will be developed by four Vietnamese developers and a Japanese partner by 2030.

The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled power project with Energy Capital Vietnam on May 4.

More than US$5 billion is needed to build a railway linking the Lao capital of Vientiane with Vung Ang seaport in Vietnam, according to research conducted under a technical support project for the railway’s feasibility study.

 More than 30 Vietnamese investors participated in a seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 3 as part of the US Mission to Vietnam’s ongoing recruitment for the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, DC in June.

The economic, trade and investment cooperation between Vietnam and the Czech Republic has yet to meet the two economies’ potential and demands, said Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Ho Minh Tuan at a seminar in Prague on May 3.

The Government of the Republic of Korea (RoK) will provide a non-refundable aid package worth US$5.5 million to help Vietnam carry out a project on upgrading and developing the national investment information system for 2018-2021. 

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho plans to put up 54 projects to invite investment at its upcoming investment promotion conference in mid-August. 

Three companies have opened up the foreign ownership limit to 100%, the State Securities Commission announced.

Property developer Novaland Investment Group Corporation announced on May 2 that it successfully listed its US$160 million offering of convertible bonds on the Singapore Exchange Limited last week.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has assured the Vietnamese Government's willingness to offer the best possible conditions in line with domestic and relevant international laws for US enterprises.

Vietnam, which is drafting a strategy on foreign direct investments (FDI) to 2030, has been advised to lure more investors from the US and the EU to diversify FDI capital sources.

VOV.VN - In late 1987, the Vietnamese National Assembly promulgated the Law on Foreign Investment which has greatly contributed to national development, especially the renewal process. Vietnam has evolved from a poor country to a middle-income country with a rapid rate of integration and growing status in the world.

Businesses proposed to develop three large-scale projects, expected to cost about US$10-15 billion, in Van Don special economic zone during a recent meeting with Quang Ninh’s leaders.

Banyan Tree Holdings from Singapore, a leader in hotels, resorts, and luxury apartments in the Asia-Pacific region, has been granted an investment certificate to increase its total investment capital at Laguna Lang Co integrated resort to US$2 billion.

Foreign investors can now acquire more than 49% of shares, the previous limit on foreign ownership, in PetroVietnam Fertilizer and Chemicals Corporation (PVFCCo), the operator of Phu My fertilizer plant.  

With the recent major infrastructure developments, the northern city of Haiphong has stepped up its game for FDI attraction to drive economic growth.

Numerous Vietnamese companies have recently gathered at Gateway to Dubai 2018 in Ho Chi Minh City to explore business opportunities in Dubai and the Middle East.

A lot of investors operating in the fields of wind power, solar power and agriculture have recently come to the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang to seek investment opportunities.

Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City recently held a meeting with foreign-invested (FDI) businesses, calling on them to work side by side with the southern metropolis of Vietnam toward the goal of fast and sustainable development.

The real estate market continues to be attractive to investors, but the level of competition would be much higher this year and the following years.

In bankers’ eyes, 2018 is the time to try to attract foreign capital to boost growth. However, they will have to scramble and compete for investors.

Nam Long Group, one of the leading housing developers in Vietnam, has announced Akari City, its fifth project to be built in cooperation with Japanese Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp. and Nishi Nippon Railroad.

The Vietnamese medicine market awash with potential and opportunities has recently lured a host of domestic and foreign investors.

VOV.VN -Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has suggested Samsung Group expands its investment in Vietnam from assembly of electronic products and research and development to the manufacturing of new generation products so as to meet the needs of the 4th Industrial Revolution. 

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is seeking Japanese investments in nine projects, focusing on high-tech agriculture and industry, centralized IT, logistics and construction, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Thanh Thong. 

Many Japanese investors are keen on investing in the Mekong Delta, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Umeda Kunio affirmed at a conference in Can Tho city on April 18.

A conference took place in Can Tho city on April 18 to connect Japanese partners with the Mekong Delta, where the presence of foreign businesses, including Japanese ones, is still modest compared to other regions of Vietnam.

As investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) have financial strength, management experience and high technology, Vietnam wants them to actively take part in and become strategic partners in the equitisation and divestment of State capital from State-owned enterprises (SOEs).

VOV.VN - There has been a third strong wave of investment from the Republic of Korea (RoK) to Vietnam especially after the two countries reached agreements and signed cooperation documents during the recent visit of RoK President Moon Jae In to the country.