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FIEs in Vietnam: big enterprises incur big losses, electronics manufacturers thrive

The Ministry of Finance (MOF), after analyzing the 2019 finance reports of foreign invested enterprises (FIEs), has found a contrast in the business performance of the enterprises.

Half of FIEs take losses, some for years: report

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said the 2019 finance reports of foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) showed that 45 percent of the enterprises had reported losses.

Land price soars by 600%: advantages turn into barriers to development

The sharp increase in the land price framework for the 2020-2024 period will have an adverse impact on the investment environment of many localities, experts have warned.

Focus points for reforms in hardships

As the Ministry of Planning and Investment is busy compiling the 2021 version of Resolution No.02/2020/NQ-CP – the annual document outlining orientations for improving the local investment environment

Huge power demand, energy transition strategy makes VN attractive to foreign investment in low-emission energy

Vietnam aims to be an attractive destination for investment in low-emission energy, given the country’s huge power demand for development coupled with the national strategy of sustainable energy development with the priority on renewable energy.

Vietnam is No 1 destination for Japanese investors

Of 81 businesses receiving support from the Japanese government, 37 have decided to invest in Vietnam, while 19 have chosen Thailand.

 

Japanese, Thai retailers compete in $200 billion retail market

After the lockdown this year, shopping malls began to be busy again in the 'new normal' situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Production shift from China to Vietnam set to increase demand for industrial parks

With the current minimum wage of US$132-190 per month, Vietnam has been listed in the top three ASEAN countries having the lowest labor cost.

Continuous allure of South Korean funds

While most investors in the world are still focusing on the pandemic and its impact on global markets, South Koreans in Vietnam have other issues to worry about as they are preparing to tackle one of the biggest business challenges:

World’s largest trade accord heightens interest in Vietnam

With the advantages to enlarge investment space, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is expected to add opportunities for Vietnam’s foreign funding inflows on the back of new motivations and trends.

Outsourcing no more

When we only dominate the processes of assembly, we are lost at the most important stages of the value chain, from invention to design to distribution...

RoK contributes more than half of FDI in education in Vietnam

The Republic of Korea (RoK) poured about 8.2 million USD into Vietnam’s education sector during the first 11 months of this year, accounting for 57 percent of the country’s total FDI in the field.

Apple to move iPad, MacBook assembly lines to Vietnam

Electronics manufacturer Foxconn of Taiwan (China) has initiated plans to move part of their assembly line for iPad and MacBook products from China to Vietnam following a request made by tech giant Apple.

Vietnam's agriculture needs support from foreign partners: MARD

Vietnam needs support from international partners to cope with losses due to climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an official from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

More efforts needed to attract FDI into hi-tech farming

The Vietnamese government holds high hope for a green and safe agricultural sector that could be a driving force for growth just like the manufacturing and processing sector.

Swedish influence extends to aviation

With a new loan proposal rising to $2 billion, Swedish technology giants are betting on the opportunities in Vietnam’s burgeoning aviation sector to tap into growing demands for equipment, products, and services at local airports.

Grabbing investment gains from RCEP agreement

The countries in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership are set to benefit from a wide-ranging deal that will entice investors towards the region.

Vietnam prepares to lure big companies, more cash flow

The advantages brought by free trade agreements, reasonable labor costs and tariff mechanisms have helped Vietnam become a favored destination during the current foreign investment relocation wave.

Foreign inflows for Vietnam’s real estate bouncing back

The first major signs of a resumption of investment activity have emerged in the real estate market with new brand names entering and others expanding their portfolios in Vietnam.

PM attends launching ceremony of first major project in Thai Binh EZ

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 13 attended a groundbreaking ceremony for an infrastructure building and trade project at Lien Ha Thai industrial park (Green iP-1) in Thai Thuy district, the northern province of Thai Binh.