Investment inflows

At a recent meeting hosted by the prime minister, the representatives of the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and localities shared that after studying investment opportunities in the country, foreign investors found Vietnam a safe and promising investment destination and a likely candidate for their diversification of supply sources. … [Read more...] about January-May foreign investment inflows reach $13.9 billion, promising strong rebound

During the period, 1,212 new projects were licensed with a total registered capital of $7.44 billion, up 15 per cent in capital thanks to the liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant project worth $4 billion in the southern province of Bac Lieu, but down 11 per cent in the number of projects year-on-year. … [Read more...] about FDI inflow to Viet Nam down 17% in Jan-May period

According to experts, investment is expected to be poured into four industries: information technology and high technology, electronic equipment, e-commerce and logistics, and consumer goods and retail. Therefore, localities should seize this opportunity to draw investment.  … [Read more...] about FDI inflow to Việt Nam down 17% in Jan-May period

Viet Nam targeted that the total registered capital into IZs would reach VND2.7-3.2 quadrillion (US$116-138 billion) in domestic investment and $280-330 billion in FDI by 2030. Realised capital was expected at VND1.5 -2 quadrillion and $240-290 billion, respectively, according to the ministry. … [Read more...] about IZs development needs planning to attract FDI

Regarding the increase in interest rates, Tai Hui says it is the beginning of a new trend to raise the interest rate. “Currently we predict that the basic interest rate will surge to 10 percent by the fourth quarter of 2010, higher than our previous prediction of 9 percent. This may lead to an increase in the lending interest rate to around 15 percent,” he adds. … [Read more...] about Increase basic interest rate – a good therapy for national economy