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Hoa Sen to take over Guang Lian project

VietNamNet Bridge - While foreign investors all have withdrawn from the Guang Lian project, the Hoa Sen Group will develop a steel complex, which was a major surprise to everyone.

Singapore makes up 60% of approved FDI in property sector

 VietNamNet Bridge – ASEAN investors had registered a total of over US$16.6 billion in property projects in Vietnam as of June with Singapore firms accounting for 60%, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA).

Foreign investors gear up with investments in Vietnam’s property

VietNamNet Bridge -  As the market recovery has become clearer, multinational groups and foreign investment funds have begun to inject money into real estate projects, mostly large ones. 

Multinational conglomerates bring satellite businesses to Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Large-scale projects invested in by multinational conglomerates have become magnets attracting other foreign direct investors to Vietnam.

South Korean companies expand distribution channels in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - South Korean-made products have been flooding the Vietnamese market thanks to expanded distribution networks.

Vietnam grows more attractive to foreign investment

 VietNamNet Bridge – China has lost its competitive edge as a low-cost manufacturing hub with producers of everything from handbags to clothing to basic electronic components relocating to Vietnam economists at Savills said recently

Experts warn of bumpy road ahead

 VietNamNet Bridge – Experts have warned of a difficult time ahead for Vietnam despite apparent opportunities which the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) pact will bring.

Big M&A deals remap animal feed market

VietNamNet Bridge - The animal feed market has been busy recently with many merger & acquisition deals carried out by major companies.

Textile/garment machinery market large enough for all investors

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s textile and garment industry needs $3.9 billion worth of machines for production, but domestic mechanical engineering companies cannot satisfy demand.

FDI capital heads for Vietnam after leaving China

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has been urged to prepare for foreign direct investment (FDI) flow from companies leaving China because of unfavorable business conditions there.

Vietnam tops lists of ideal investment destinations

VietNamNet Bridge - Surveys from several organizations have all concluded that Vietnam is among the most attractive destinations for investors.

Hanoi, HCM City have contrasting FDI figures

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi has lowered the target for foreign direct investment (FDI) into industrial zones (IZs), at a time when foreign investors are continuing to flock to HCM City.

Formosa sets its own rules in Vung Ang EZ

VietNamNet Bridge - Formosa Ha Tinh, a Taiwanese-invested enterprise in Vung Ang Economic Zone (EZ), has equipped its security guards with speed guns and told them to fine speeding drivers in its project area.

Japanese investment wave continues

VietNamNet Bridge - Japan’s investment movement as part of its China+1 and Thailand+1 strategies is becoming a reality.

Viettel envies Samsung for investment incentives

VietNamNet Bridge - While foreign investors are treated as ‘VIP customers’, Vietnamese enterprises meet difficulties when working with authorities.

Is BOT the ideal investment mode for transport projects?

VietNamNet Bridge - BOT (build, operation, transfer), believed to be a good solution to transport projects’ problems, turns out to have a dark side. 

Vietnam, a rising public relations star

 VietNamNet Bridge – PRWeek Asia sees Viet Nam as a rising public relations star in Asia.

Rise in disbursed FDI mirrors investors’ growing confidence

Despite a seven-month decrease in newly-registered and expanded foreign direct investment, a significant rise in disbursement of this type of capital has reflected foreign investors’ climbing confidence and contribution to Vietnam’s economy.

South Korea pours money into Vietnamese financial institutions

VietNamNet Bridge - Investors from South Korea are pouring more money in finance & banking, securities and insurance, all of which which can bring high added value.

Four concerns about Vietnam’s economy for second half of 2015

Unsatisfactory farm produce exports, low inflation rate, and low effects of foreign direct investment (FDI) to the national economy and slow state-owned equitization have been cited as the most serious problems facing the national economy in H2.