VOV.VN - Despite the nation suffering an annual drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the four months of the year, foreign investors still signed major deals in the country and confirmed its ongoing investment appeal.

In the 46 years since national reunification, Vietnam’s development has witnessed great strides with major contributions from foreign investment, which has been targeted to continue being an important driver of the domestic economy.

VOV.VN -Vietnam’s investments abroad, including newly and additionally-registered capital during the opening four months of the year reached US$545.9 million, marking a 7.9-fold increase compared to the same period from last year.

The southern province of Dong Nai granted permits on April 28 to allow six existing FDI projects to add nearly US$250 million in registered capital.

VOV.VN - As of April 20 Vietnam has attracted US$12.25 billion worth of foreign direct investment (FDI), an equivalent to 99.3% compared to the same period last year, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA).

VOV.VN - As much as US$12.25 billion worth of foreign direct investment (FDI) was injected into the country during the past four months of the year, equal to 99.3% compared to the same period from last year, according to the figures released by the Foreign Investment Agency.

VOV.VN - FDI attraction must be more selective with a specific focus on the main evaluation criteria such as quality, efficiency, technology and environmental protection, said Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh at the Connections for Development Forum 2021 in Hanoi on April 26.

VOV.VN - A seminar detailing the state of the market and wise investment choices in the year ahead was recently held in Ho Chi Minh City as a means of pointing out high-growth sectors that require greater investment in the stock market, including education, technology, freight forwarding, renewable energy, and healthcare.

Vietnam has rolled out the red carpet for foreign investors, including those from ASEAN member states, to land investment in the field of advanced medical equipment, said Counselor Nguyen Manh Hung at the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) poured into Vietnam during the first quarter of 2021 increased compared to the same period last year despite complex developments of COVID-19, which was a relatively positive result but is not sustainable, an insider has said.