Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Vietnam continues to thrive, reaching an estimated USD 14.15 billion in the first eight months of 2024. This figure marks an 8% increase compared to the same period last year, setting a five-year high for FDI realized during this timeframe. Total registered foreign investment capital in the country has also…
As of June 20, 2024, Vietnam has witnessed significant growth in foreign investment, with total newly registered capital, adjustments, and capital contributions by foreign investors reaching over $18 billion. This marks an impressive increase of 10.9% compared to the same period in 2023. Foreign investors have shown strong interest in new projects, with 1,816 projects…
According to the latest report from the Foreign Investment Agency (under the Ministry of Planning and Investment), as of June 20, 2024, Vietnam has seen a notable increase in foreign investment. The total newly registered capital, adjusted capital, and capital contribution through share purchases by foreign investors have reached nearly USD 15.2 billion, marking a…
Vietnam has updated its regulations on foreign investment through capital contribution, share purchase, or capital contribution purchase, making it essential for foreign investors to stay informed. Below, we outline the latest conditions and procedures that foreign investors must adhere to, based on the Investment Law 2020 and Decree 31/2021/ND-CP. Conditions for Foreign Investment through Capital…
Vietnam continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors, thanks to its robust economic growth and favorable investment policies. In 2024, foreign investors can contribute capital to Vietnamese enterprises through various forms as specified in the Investment Law 2020. This article outlines the permissible forms of capital contribution, share purchases, and the procedural requirements…
Recent data released by Vietnam Foreign Investment Agency, under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, sheds light on the dynamic landscape of foreign investment in the country. As of March 20, 2024, Vietnam has seen a significant increase in foreign investment, with total registered capital reaching over $6.17 billion. This marks a notable 13.4% increase…
When you decide to invest as a foreign investor in Vietnam, you must first research the feasibility of the sector you want to participate in. One of them is that you should make sure that the business sector in which you intend to invest and operate is permitted by Vietnamese law or is restricted by…
In the first 4 months of 2021, the total foreign investment capital into Vietnam reached 12.25 billion USD. (99.3% compared to the same period in 2020) Data from the Foreign Investment Agency, as of April 20, 2021, the total newly registered capital, adjusted and contributed capital to buy shares of foreign investors reached 12.25 billion…
The amended Law on Investment and the Law on Enterprises will improve the quality and efficiency of attracting domestic and overseas investment resources in Vietnam (Published on Vietnam Investment Review). With Vietnam’s increasingly dynamic economic integration, new or imminent free trade agreements have brought many more opportunities to local firms and opened many directions of…
One of the highlights of this draft Law on Investment (amended) in Vietnam is the abolition of 12 conditional business investment lines while 06 lines are added. The draft law is very significant to foreign investors in Vietnam in next time. The business investment lines are removed from the list including: +Service activities of commercial…