Central bank prioritises currency market stability
10:17 | 10/02/2014 Economy
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is committed to a flexible approach to management that maintains currency market stability and increases foreign currency reserves.
Choosing high-quality, environmentally-friendly FDI projects
08:30 | 10/02/2014 Economy
(VEN) - Vietnam achieved good results in attracting and disbursing foreign direct investment (FDI) capital. Vietnam Economic News’ reporter Nguyen Hoa spoke with Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh to broaden the understanding of FDI achievements in 2013 and FDI attraction directions for 2014.
Increasing opportunities to attract overseas Vietnamese capital
10:00 | 07/02/2014 Economy
(VEN) - Vietnam has attracted 3,600 overseas Vietnamese businesses with total registered capital of US$8.6 billion so far. If sound solutions and policies are in place, overseas Vietnamese capital inflows into the country will increase strongly, Overseas Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Association Deputy Chairman and General Secretary Bui Dinh Dinh told Vietnam Economic News’ reporter Nguyen Hoa.
A bright future for FDI in Vietnam
09:40 | 05/02/2014 Economy
(VEN) - Vietnam has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) for more than 25 years. A number of billion-US-dollar projects by leading global groups have invested in Vietnam. Many groups have chosen Vietnam as their production location and have committed to expanding their investment.
Stabilizing and improving the Vietnamese dong
14:00 | 03/02/2014 Economy
(VEN) - The Vietnamese dong would be stabilized and improved in 2014 and future years, following the State Bank of Vietnam’s national monetary management policy.
Vietnam’s investment and trade offices abroad
11:20 | 02/02/2014 Economy
(VEN) - Direct investment abroad can help businesses expand markets, and avoid trade barriers in the countries receiving that investment. They can also help businesses access high technology and modern science, and learn about foreign information technology applications and management experiences.
Southeast Vietnam continues attracting FDI
14:00 | 01/02/2014 Economy
(VEN) - Southeast Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and the provinces of Dong Nai, Binh Duong, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Tay Ninh, and Binh Phuoc continue to hold an attractive position in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI) due to investment quality improvement in 2013. This shows the confidence of foreign investors in the most dynamic economic region of the country.
ODA for Vietnam: Position, challenges and sharp reactions
14:00 | 30/01/2014 Economy
(VEN) - During the last two decades, Vietnam has received official development assistance (ODA) from the international donor community and gained many achievements. Its position has improved, but the country has to cope with new challenges. To realize the goal of becoming an industrialized and modernized country by 2020, the Vietnamese government must vigorously deal with these challenges.
ADB contributes to Vietnam’s growth
15:40 | 23/01/2014 Economy
(VEN) - In 2013, the 20th anniversary of development cooperation between Vietnam and international donors was celebrated. From a poor country, Vietnam has now become a middle-income country having the right to be proud of the achievements it has gained over the last two decades. “For the Asian Development Bank (ADB), joining and contributing to Vietnam’s success story has been a big honor and pleasure,” said ADB Country Director in Vietnam Tomoyuki Kimura.
FDI sector grows significantly
08:05 | 23/01/2014 Economy
(VEN) - The FDI sector attracted nearly US$22 billion and achieved a trade surplus of nearly US$13.9 billion, significantly contributing to the development of Vietnam’s economy in 2013. However, the FDI sector would contribute more if shortcomings in FDI attraction and disbursement had been improved.
