VietNamNet Bridge – Though foreign direct investment (FDI) capital declined in the first quarter of the year, economists say Vietnam is benefitting from the shifting of FDI trends, especially from multinational corporations (MNCs). 

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 VietNamNet Bridge – Positive growth was seen across the board in the first quarter of 2014, laying the foundation for the country to achieve its development goals this year,

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 VietNamNet Bridge – The infrastructure system situation in Vietnam is believed to be equal to that in Cambodia and Laos. But Vietnam has bigger problems in corruption and law burden.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 36 per cent increase or US$22.34 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) was registered in 2013, the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Foreign Investment Agency's revised report noted.

Economists all have affirmed that Vietnam would witness a strong foreign capital inflow this year. However, it is unclear if the investors come to Vietnam to implement their long term business strategies, or just to seek temporary shelter.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – Samsung is the big foreign investor Vietnam wants to attract and the one which has expressed its willingness to make investments in many different business fields in Vietnam.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam will focus on attracting eco-friendly foreign direct investment (FDI) projects that are high-tech and consume low natural resources and energy, officials from the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) have said.

Though Vietnam continues keeping its doors open widely to foreign direct investment (FDI), it will be choosier in licensing projects.

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  In 2013, the economy of Vietnam expanded by 5.42%, with one fifth of GDP contributed by foreign-invested companies. With pledges totalling $21.6 billion, foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2013 far exceeded the estimate of $13-14 billion.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Although foreign investment in real estate increased in terms of the number of projects in 2013, the actual cash value invested was much lower than in previous years, leaving many claiming

Only one real estate project has been transferred to a foreign investor so far, while the foreign direct investment (FDI) in the real estate sector has decreased.

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