A set of 42 criteria for the evaluation of foreign direct investment (FDI) efficiency in Vietnam has been released following Decision 315/QD-TTg freshly issued by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, which are divided into 29 economic, eight social, and five environmental indicators.

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong has outlined a set of comprehensive solutions to propel Vietnam's economy toward an 8% growth this year, setting the stage for even higher leaps in the future.

Total social investment in 2024, based on current prices, is estimated at VND3.69 quadrillion (US$145.36 billion), an increase of 7.5% compared to 2023, signalling a positive recovery in production and business activities, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO).

VOV.VN - Disbursement of foreign investment last year reached about US$25.35 billion, up 9.4% compared to the figures from 2023, recording the highest disbursement level recorded so far, according to the latest data released by the General Statistics Office (GSO).

VOV.VN - With 14 industrial zones, nearly 1,000 operational FDI projects, and the recently approved Southern Coastal Economic Zone for sustainable and green growth, the northern port city of Hai Phong is poised for future development and continues to be an ideal destination for global corporations.

In the first 11 months of 2024, registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam’s real estate sector surged by 89.1% year-on-year, reaching about US$5.63 billion, according to Avison Young Vietnam’s ‘Vietnam Real Estate 2024: A Year in Review’ report.

The statistical visualisation platform Seasia Stats recently ranked Vietnam among the top 15 economies in Asia, with projected economic output reaching some US$506 billion in 2025.

VOV.VN - Vietnam currently hosts 174 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the semiconductor industry, with a total registered capital of US$11.6 billion, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

VOV.VN - With its favourable geographical location, development potential, selective investment attraction policies, and high-quality human resources, Vietnam is fast becoming a competitive advantage in attracting foreign investment.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will further improve its investment climate towards greater stability, openness, transparency, and alignment with international practices, while actively preparing conditions to support foreign investors, including US enterprises, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.