Việt Nam’s economic outlook brightens

Việt Nam’s economic prospects from 2018 to 2020 is looking up, as the international community more and more acknowledges and appreciates the country's role and responsibility in integrating and implementing international economic commitments.

FDI disbursement up, inflow of capital down

Việt Nam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) disbursement continued a positive trend in the first four months of 2018 while there was a reduction in the registered FDI capital.

Pharma Decree a bitter pill for firms

Foreign-invested pharmaceutical companies in Việt Nam and legal experts think there is room for administrative improvement regarding current policies on imports and distribution.

Policy changes pose obstacles for foreign investors

Although foreign direct investment (FDI) has played an important role in boosting Việt Nam’s economic growth, recent changes in policies and regulations, which are not consistent with international best practices, have exposed many foreign investors to considerable risks and obstacles in executing their investments.

Attracting FDI should focus on US and EU: expert

Việt Nam needs a new generation of foreign direct investment (FDI) strategies, which should focus on seeking investment from the US and European Union, according to experts.

US, EU investors still hesitant: experts

Unresolved issues in Viet Nam’s regulations and the business environment have resulted in relatively low FDI inflows from US and European multinational companies, experts say.

Climate change threatens water security

Ensuring water security is becoming an urgent task for Việt Nam in the context of climate change impacting all aspects of life, heard a conference on Wednesday. 

Gov’t: drastic need to help firms

Government policies must be business-friendly to encourage investment, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng said at a dialogue on the 2016 investment policy on Tuesday.

FDI enterprises promote use of Vietnamese goods Foreign direct invested (FDI) enterprises have created a momentum for developing products made in Viet Nam, heard participants at a conference entitled "Proud of Vietnamese goods", held in Ha Noi yesterday.

FDI disbursement surges in Q1 Disbursement of foreign direct investment (FDI) increased 7 per cent to end at US$3.05 billion in the first quarter of the year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Foreign Investment Agency.