A garment factory of the Republic of Korean-invested Kydo Vietnam Co. Ltd in Pho Noi A Industrial Park in Hung Yen province (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –Vietnam has been named one of the leading investment destinations in Asia for asecond straight year in a recent survey by the major audit firm PwC.
Raymund Chao, Chairman for Asia-Pacific andGreater China at the PwC, said they surveyed CEOs across the region where theywanted to put their money in the next 12 months. For two years in a row,Vietnam has come out on top.
According to the survey at the Asian FinancialForum 2019, Southeast Asia has eclipsed China as the region most likely toproduce the best investment returns, as the ongoing US-China trade war puts achill on the world’s second-largest economy.
About 39 percent of respondents viewed SoutheastAsia as having the best investment returns, while 35 percent voted for China, adrop from 55 percent in a similar poll last year, and 16 percent for the US.
According to a recent report, foreign directinvestment flows into the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) rose to a record 137 billion USD in 2017, up 14 billion USD from 2016.
The three member states of Vietnam, Indonesiaand Singapore accounted for some 72 percent of the foreign direct investmentinflows into ASEAN.-VNA
The Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in the central province of Quang Ngai presented licenses to four new foreign investors, whose combined registered capital amounted to 321 million USD, at a ceremony on January 9.
The southern province of Dong Nai has so far attracted 1,378 foreign-invested projects with total registered capital of 28.5 billion USD, according to the provincial People’s Committee.
A seminar promoting investment to high-tech industry is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on January 14 in a bid to draw foreign investment to the field in Vietnam.
The central province of Quang Nam licensed 26 new foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with total capital of nearly 300 million USD in 2018, bringing the total number of FDI projects in the province to 169, worth 5.8 billion USD.
The assessment of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attraction must be realistic and systematic to tackle shortcomings, said Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue.
The PM outlined a dual strategy: revitalising traditional growth engines of investment, exports, and consumption, while accelerating breakthroughs in sci-tech, innovation, digital transformation, and green transition.
The complex, covering a total area of 512 ha, is designed after a multi-functional model, prioritising the preservation of natural landscapes, honouring local beauty, and creating an ideal living area.
He requested delegates to provide objective and honest feedback on what has been achieved, what has not, the consequences, and draw lessons learned for the future. He also emphasised the need to identify key directions and tasks, with a firm resolve to prevent, and eventually eliminate the trafficking of counterfeit medicines and fake food products.
The Ministry of Finance is drafting policies to establish specialised AI and smart industrial parks to raise the technological profile of FDI projects and create spillover effects for local businesses.
Vietnam ranked as the 8th largest export market of Singapore with an export turnover of more than 11.7 billion SGD (9.06 billion USD) in the first five months of this year, four places higher than that of the same period last year.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung reviewed key milestones in the bilateral relationship, underscoring the essential and sustained contribution by businesses from both countries, from the time before the normalisation of bilateral ties in 1995 until today, when the two sides are comprehensive stategic partners of each other.
According to targets adopted at the fifth Party Congress of the Management Board of the Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA) on June 22, the zones aim for average capital attraction of 8–10 million USD per hectare, with a 70% disbursement rate of registered capital achieved on schedule.
This year’s event attracted more than 350 entries from cities and provinces across the country, reflecting growing interest in and commitment to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The new Government decree also simplifies loan procedures while expanding credit incentives to include organic and circular agriculture, allowing them to access preferential terms similar to those of high-tech and value-chain based agricultural production.
Developed with state-of-the-art infrastructure, the Da Nang FTZ is designed to become a leading regional economic centre and a strategic growth pole in Vietnam’s new development landscape.
The Binh Duong Association of Supporting Industries (BASI) is expected to promote the usage of domestically manufactured components while supporting businesses in accessing international markets, strengthening linkages, and promoting deeper integration into global supply chains.
PwC Vietnam forecasts a vibrant M&A market in Vietnam’s healthcare sector in 2025, driven by rising demand for high-quality medical services and a growing middle class. Pharmaceutical companies, private hospitals, and specialised medical facilities, particularly in ophthalmology and oncology, are predicted to be key targets for M&A.
The central province of Quang Nam is set to become a hub for the medicinal plant industry, with Ngoc Linh ginseng designated as the core crop, under the Prime Minister's decision issued earlier this year.
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
A garment factory of the Republic of Korean-invested Kydo Vietnam Co. Ltd in Pho Noi A Industrial Park in Hung Yen province (Photo: VNA) 
