Tag: FDI
Vietnamese economy records growth of 6.61% in second quarter
VOV.VN - The nation’s economy enjoyed annual growth of 6.61% in the second quarter of the year, with the country’s economic growth for the remainder of the year projected to reach between 4.5% and 5.1%, according to industry insiders.
Vietnam ranks among top 20 economies for FDI attraction
VOV.VN - Vietnam has recently entered the top 20 countries globally in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction after recording US$16 billion last year, as stated within the World Investment Report 2021 released by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Long An leads country in attracting FDI
The southern province of Long An led the country in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) capital in the first half of this year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam, RoK to host business forum this week
VOV.VN - The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) are set to host the Vietnam-Korea Business Forum on July 8 via a video teleconference and livestream on YouTube.
Bright spot in FDI attraction in first half of 2021
VOV.VN - The newly and additionally registered capital poured into Vietnam by foreign investors during the first half of the year has witnessed an upward trajectory, despite a decline in capital contribution and share purchases, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).
Disbursement of public investment hoped to reach 95%-100% of 2021 plan
The disbursement rate of public investment capital in 2021 is expected to reach between 95%-100% of the plan assigned by the Prime Minister, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Ho Chi Minh City posts 5% growth in exports
Ho Chi Minh City exports were up 5.1% and imports saw a surge of 26% in the first half of this year as compared to the same period in 2020, resulting in a trade surplus of US$4.53 billion, according to the municipal Statistic Office.
Vietnam considered in good position to attract FDI: UK-based website
The Vietnamese economy has fared better than most during the COVID-19 pandemic and is well placed to capture renewed FDI interest, according to an article posted on the UK website lexology.com on June 23.
Singapore tops foreign investors in Vietnam over six-month period
VOV.VN - Singapore tops the list of a total of 80 countries and territories investing in the nation this year with investment reaching US$5.64 billion, trailed by Japan at US$2.44 billion, and the Republic of Korea at US$2.05 billion, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Incentives to be made more specific
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has announced plans to issue more specific criteria for special investment incentives to better attract foreign direct investment (FDI).
