Keyword: "foreign investment"

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In 2025, Goertek will invest in a new project and bring more experts and new technology equipment to Vietnam. (Photo: Goertek)

Vietnam expects big FDI wave in 2025

More than 4.33 billion USD in foreign investment was registered in Vietnam in January, an increase of 48.6% compared to the same period last year.

The Cai Mep - Thi Vai deep-water port complex in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province plays a pivotal role in attracting FDI capital to the southeastern region. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s FDI inflow soars by 48.6% in January

The manufacturing and processing industry dominated foreign investment, attracting over 3.09 billion USD, equivalent to nearly 71.3% of total investment and showing a remarkable 99.1% increase year-on-year.

Illustrative image (Photo: https://www.nationthailand.com/)

Foreign investment into Thailand up 118% in 11 months

A total of 884 foreign companies were approved to invest in Thailand in the first 11 months of 2024 under the Foreign Business Act of 1999, with a total investment of over 213.96 billion THB (6.26 billion USD), representing a year-on-year surge of 118%, the Department of Business Development reported on December 24.

Vietnam is positioned 12th in the regional ranking. (Photo: Seasia Stats)

Vietnam among Asia’s 15 largest economies

The statistical visualisation platform Seasia Stats recently ranked Vietnam among the top 15 economies in Asia, with projected economic output reaching some 506 billion USD in 2025.

FDI attraction – Bright spot of Vietnamese economy in 2024

FDI attraction – Bright spot of Vietnamese economy in 2024

Foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction has been a bright spot in the Vietnamese economic panorama in 2024, as the country has recorded 41,720 valid FDI projects worth 496.7 billion USD funded by investors from 147 countries and territories.

Tunnel boring process for the Nhon-Hanoi urban metro line (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi lures 1.8 billion USD of FDI in 11 months

Hanoi attracted 1.8 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first 11 months of 2024, with significant growth in capital poured to both new and underway projects, according to the municipal People’s Committee.

Pork packed at Masan MeatLife, a subsidiary of Masan Group. Several large foreign investment funds are looking to expand investments in Vietnam. (Photot: VNA)

Investment funds eye Vietnam

Several large foreign investment funds are considering expanding investments in Vietnam to capitalise on the country’s rapid socio-economic development and green transition.

M&A market waiting for big deals

M&A market waiting for big deals

After a booming period, foreign investment flows into Vietnam via mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have slowed down over the past few years, and the market is still waiting for big deals.

The Momo e-wallet staff at their office. (Illustrative photo: VNA)

Measures suggested to boost startups’ access to capital

The recent vigorous growth of startups in Vietnam has attracted domestic and foreign investors, but insiders recommended more efforts be made to facilitate startups’ access to funding from investors so that they can live up to potential.