VOV.VN - The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) has praised Vietnam’s efforts to fulfil some economic targets set for 2021 despite the impact of the COVID-19.

VOV.VN - Despite numerous enduring difficulties caused by the prolonged COVID-19 outbreak, Vietnam has managed to secure a GDP growth rate of 2.58% this year, beating off recent projections by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.

VOV.VN - Despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam has attracted US$31.15 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) as of December 20, a year-on-year rise of 9.2%, according to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

If it does not take advantage of opportunities, Vietnam will need at least two more decades to reach the per capita added value in the processing and manufacturing industry for newly industrialized countries.

VOV.VN - Despite a sharp fall in foreign direct investment attraction globally, FDI inflows in Vietnam remain stable in 2021 and are anticipated to bounce back next year as soon as the COVID-19 pandemic is completely brought under control, according to economists.

VOV.VN - Australian investment in the nation remains modest and fails to match the potential and strategic co-operation between the two countries, experts stated at a webinar held on December 22 aimed at improving Australia's foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Republic of Korea (RoK) takes the lead in terms of investing into the Vietnamese garment and textile industry, with bilateral trade in the field reaching roughly US$6.3 billion by 2020.

Vietnam should improve its legal framework to maintain the attractiveness of the domestic investment environment to foreign firms, Vu Tien Loc, President of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) has said.

Vietnam and New Zealand can complement each other and have huge potential for boosting trade and investment in various fields, particularly agriculture, heard at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 17.

Southern localities of Vietnam sought partnership opportunities with investors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) during an investment promotion event in Binh Duong on December 14.