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To date the key investments have come from investors in Asia, with South Korea leading the field followed by Japan and Singapore. China has risen through the ranks in the last few years to the seven-largest foreign investor as of August 20. This can partly be attributed to the US–China trade spat but some analysts say that China is also pushing investment through Hong Kong, as Vietnam becomes more cautious about Chinese investment. … [Read more...] about Welcoming further FDI

“Bond issuance, one of the major sources of capital for businesses, is in accordance with the law. Bank loans cannot be the only permanent source for financing, especially for long-term capital,” said Truong Thanh Duc, chairman of law firm BASICO. … [Read more...] about Corporate bond activity welcome as market shocks persist unabated

“As someone fortunate enough to be a recipient of the prize, I know the impact that the prize has on a writer’s career and on the perceptions of readers. I’m delighted to join in the Board’s crucial work,” Viet told the Pulitzer. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese American Pulitzer winner elected to Pulitzer prize board

According to Director of the provincial Department of Planning and Investment Tran Van Hung, to provide effective support for businesses Quang Ninh has fostered public administrative reform and established multiple channels for dialogue between local administrations and companies. It has also prioritised allocating funding to the development of technical and social infrastructure, Hung said. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 8

The representative of the MOIT’s Import-Export Department said Viet Nam has advantages in production and export of agricultural, forestry and aquatic products, while the EU has a large demand for these items that have accounted for 8.4 per cent of total annual import value. This shows great potential in export growth from Viet Nam to the EU. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 9