Vietnam’s two largest cities - Hanoi and HCM City -- have been listed among the top emerging market cities in the world that are attractive for FDI (Photo: cafef.vn)
Hanoi (VNA)- Hanoi and HCM City have been listedamong the top emerging market cities in the world that are attractive forforeign direct investment (FDI).
According to FDI’sGlobal Cities of the Future 2016/17, HCM City and Hanoi are at the 10th and17th positions, respectively, among the 25 most FDI-friendly emerging marketcities across the world, voted by the Financial Times.
Mainland Chinese citiesdominate the list, with Shanghai and Beijing at the top spots and Tianjin,Guangzhou and Shenzhen at fourth, fifth and seventh positions.
In the Southeast Asianregion, Thailand’s Bangkok ranks at ninth position on the list.
Singapore has retainedits title of FDI’s Global City of the Future in the top 25 markets, with Londonholding strong in second place and Dublin edging out Hong Kong to claim thethird spot.
According to the ASEANInvestment Report 2016, four countries -- Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV)-- witnessed the highest surge in FDI attraction in Southeast Asia, with thegrowth rate of 38 percent last year.
Total FDI inflows intothe four countries in 2015 increased from 12.6 billion USD to 17.4 billion USD.The FDI portion of the countries rose from 10 percent in 2014 to 14 percent in2015.
Vietnam took the lead inthe CLMV bloc, attracting FDI worth 11.8 billion USD in 2015, a surge of 28percent from the previous year.
Figures from the GeneralStatistics Office showed FDI commitment in Vietnam was 14.3 billion USD in theJanuary-November period, representing a year-on-year decline of 10.5 percent.However, FDI disbursement saw an increase of 8.3 percent to 14.3 billion USD inthe period.
Actual FDI in Vietnam isexpected to reach a record high of 15 billion USD in 2016, after rising 17.4percent to 14.5 billion USD last year, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said atthe recent Vietnam Development Forum, an annual dialogue between the VietnameseGovernment and donors.-VNA
Hanoi attracted 445 foreign invested projects with total registered capital of 2.8 billion USD between January and October, rising by 2.6 times from the same period of 2015.
Total foreign direct investment (FDI) registered in the country saw a year-on-year decline of 10.5 percent in the 11 months of this year to 18.1 billion USD.
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Ho Chi Minh City absorbed 3.7 billion USD in new foreign direct investment (FDI) so far this year, including expansion and acquisitions, according to the municipal People’s Committee.
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.
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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.
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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.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Vietnam’s two largest cities - Hanoi and HCM City -- have been listed among the top emerging market cities in the world that are attractive for FDI (Photo: cafef.vn) 
