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).

Vietnam has been receiving a capital influx from US investors targeting the rising affluent classes, tech-enabled businesses, and flourishing manufacturing industry.

The northern province of Quang Ninh has launched a group to support investors during their operation in the locality.

Propzy, a Vietnam-based proptech startup that guides consumers through the entire process of a real estate transaction, is seeking to raise US$50 million in its Series B funding round.

Singaporean firms were briefed on Vietnam’s investment environment and incentives to attract foreign investors at a webinar held by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) on July 2.

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.

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).

Many Indian companies want to come to Vietnam and explore investment opportunities after the COVID-19 situation comes under control, Dr Madan Mohan Sethi, Indian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, has said.

Japanese investors have poured billions of dollars to purchase stakes at Vietnamese businesses over the past decade.

Foreign capital continued flowing to industrial real estate via mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in five months of this year, particularly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.