VOV.VN - Vietnamese businesses increased their investment into the United States in the first quarter of this year, turning it into an attractive investment destination.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment, in collaboration with the UN Industrial Development Organisation and the Management Board of Industrial Zones (IZs), and Export Processing Zones (EPZs), have held a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City, discussing how to turn IZs and EPZs into eco-industrial parks.

VOV.VN - Registered foreign direct investment (FDI) capital into the nation reached over US$8.9 billion as of March 20, equaling 87.9% over the same period in 2021, according to data provided by the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

VOV.VN - A seminar on promoting investment cooperation between Vietnam and Grenada was held recently in both in-person and online formats to learn about, and evaluate the investment environment of the two countries.

A meeting between authorities of the north-central province of Thanh Hoa and firms of the Republic of Korea (RoK) was held in the province on March 24, part of activities to mark the 30th founding anniversary of the Vietnam-RoK diplomatic ties (December 22, 1992 – 2022).

Binh Duong province introduced the investment and business opportunities in the southern industrial hub to German investors during a conference on March 24.

VOV.VN - Vietnam strongly supports efforts made by the International Organization of Francophonie (OIF) to promote economic cooperation in the Francophone world in an increasingly efficient manner and towards new heights.

There remains great potential for Vietnam and Malaysia to promote economic and trade cooperation, especially in information and communication technology (ICT), infrastructure investment, digital economy and Halal foods.

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung on March 23 paid courtesy calls to Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane, and Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue received World Bank Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific Manuela V. Ferro in Hanoi on March 21.