Vietnam, Singapore hold online investment promotion event

Đắk Lắk seeks to become investment magnet Đắk Lắk seeks to improve its business and investment climate to become an attractive investment destination, according to the Central Highlands province’s Department of Planning and Investment.

JICA proud to be part of Việt Nam’s development progress: Chief Representative The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is proud to be part of Vietnam’s socio-economic development progress, said Chief Representative of JICA in Vietnam Shimizu Akira in an exclusive interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).

Bình Định wants two large projects to seek FDI Bình Định Province has proposed two large projects to be added to the list of those calling for foreign direct investment (FDI) in a recent report sent to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Local firms struggle to fulfill needs of FDI companies The loose links between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with big firms and between Vietnamese and FDI firms remain a problem in FDI attraction.

FDI to VN sees increase in July Việt Nam attracted US$3.15 billion worth of foreign direct investment (FDI) and capital for share purchases from July 1 to July 20, representing a rise of 79.8 per cent against the same period last year and 76.2 per cent against June, the latest updates of the Foreign Investment Agency showed.

Japanese firms choose Việt Nam for production expansion Fifteen Japanese firms chose Việt Nam as the destination for their production expansion within the Japanese government’s programme to support Japanese firms to diversify their value chains in foreign countries, according to the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).

Legal framework being improved to implement EVFTA1

Tax policies are being specified while customs procedures simplified to improve the legal framework to facilitate the European Union – Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) enforcement.

Improving business climate critical to post-pandemic growth Barriers in the business environment must be removed to promote the development of private enterprises, which is considered a push for post-pandemic economic growth, experts said.

Reform must focus on removing inconsistencies, overlaps in business regulations: VCCI It is critical for Việt Nam to focus on removing inconsistencies and overlaps in business regulations to create a favourable climate for enterprises, attendees heard at a conference held by the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on Wednesday in Hà Nội.