Vietnam has attracted 12.94 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) as of July 20, up 46.9 percent against the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has attracted 12.94 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) as of July 20, up 46.9 percent against the same period l𒈔as൲t year, according to the General Statistics Office.
Of the total, nearly 8.7 billion USD came from 1,408 new projects with the remaining 4.24 billion USD from 660 added-capital projects.
Investors poured money into new projects across 47 provinces and cities nationwide in the period.
The northern port city of Hai Phong topped the country in attracting new FDI projects with nearly 1.84 billion USD, accounting for 21.2 percent of the period’s total new-registered FDI.
It was followed by Hanoi, the southern provinces of Binh Duong and Dong Nai.
Ho Chi Minh City ranked fifth with 641.4 million USD, making up 7.4 percent of the total.-VNA
The total foreign direct investment (FDI) registered in Vietnam in the first half of the year reached more than 11.2 billion USD, the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) said.
Newly-registered and additional foreign direct investment (FDI) capital reached 11.284 billion USD in the first six months of 2016, a year-on-year rise of 105.4 percent.
The northern port city of Hai Phong absorbed 1.8 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half this year, 3.5 times higher than the same period last year.
Merger & acquisition (M&A) activities are attractive to foreign investors, especially those from Japan, according to a survey conducted by Jones Lang LaSalle Vietnam (JLL Vietnam).
The southern province of Dong Nai attracted 1.34 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) as of July 19, a year-on-year rise of 20 percent, surpassing the annual target by 34 percent.
A new airline developed and invested by Sun Group — has officially announced a strategic partnership with Amadeus IT Group (Amadeus), one of the world’s leading travel technology companies. This agreement not only lays the foundation for a modern digital infrastructure but also marks a pivotal step in SPA’s global expansion strategy, enabling the airline to access international distribution networks and reach customers worldwide.
Of the total, 107,700 were new firms, with combined registered capital of 928.4 trillion VND (35.4 billion USD), up 10.6% in number and 5.5% in capital compared with the same period last year.
Experts agree that a combination of technology, enforcement, education and cross-border cooperation is essential to protect copyrighted content in Vietnam’s growing digital ecosystem.
Poland is Vietnam’s largest export market in Central and Eastern Europe, with key staples including seafood, textiles, footwear, coffee, and cashew nuts.
Cashless payments are growing at an impressive rate, averaging 30–40% annually. Vietnam’s per capita cashless transaction volume now trails only China, with total value of 295.2 quadrillion VND (11.26 trillion USD), or 26 times of its GDP.
A draft resolution on piloting a digital asset and cryptocurrency market is being developed, aiming to create a broad-enough regulatory sandbox that enables investor participation and provides practical grounds for policy refinement in areas such as risk management and anti-money laundering.
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PM Chinh proposed MUFG work closely with the Ministry of Finance to improve legal frameworks and support the establishment and operation of the international financial centre in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
The Prime Minister emphasised the significance of maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, promoting growth, and improving the harmony between monetary and fiscal policies.
Petrovietnam will step up the development of new products and the expansion of international markets to reduce reliance on the domestic market. It also plans to optimise capital use, manage cash flow and costs, streamline operations, and enhance workforce quality to achieve its 2025 goals.
Vietnam has so far attracted 43,346 valid FDI projects with a total registered capital of 517.14 billion USD. The accumulated disbursed capital is estimated at nearly 331.46 billion USD, accounting for 64.6% of the total registered capital.
More than a product showcase, Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam 2025 is designed as a comprehensive ecosystem where businesses, experts, and consumers can share knowledge, explore technologies, and connect for collaboration.
Both sides expressed their hope that the outcomes of the discussion will continue to improve the efficiency of customs clearance activities at the customs clearance points and dedicated transport routes of the Huu Nghi – Youyi Guan international border gate pair.
The maximum retail price of E5 RON92 petrol has increased by 207 VND to 19,608 VND (0.75 USD) per litre while that of RON95-III rose by 234 VND to 20,074 VND per litre.
Vietnam is now positioning itself as a global manufacturing hub with a diversified export portfolio, improved product quality, and enhanced price competitiveness.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
