Economy and commerce
Investment
Improving FDI quality, quantity crucial for Vietnam: Insiders
Amid the slowing down of the global investment flows, experts held that improving both quality and number of foreign investment projects is a heavy task for Vietnam, requiring great efforts from the Vietnamese Government to fulfil the “dual targets”.According to the Foreign Investment Agency under ...
Analysts: Vietnam needs to prepare for global minimum corporate tax
Global minimum corporate tax expected to take effect from next January.The global minimum tax rate is a key element of a program to combat tax base erosion and profit shifting, initiated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and now embraced by more ...
Anh Tuyet
FDI attraction amidst global minimum tax policy
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been rising strongly even though global economic uncertainties have negatively affected this capital flow. Many factors are taking a toll on FDI activity and Vietnam can hardly stay unscathed.It is assumed that foreign investors choose Vietnam as an FDI destination ...
Phan Dinh Manh
Concern over global minimum tax
The global minimum corporate tax policy is poised to take effect early next year, which may adversely affect Vietnam’s attraction of foreign direct investment (FDI) as the country has over the years offered tax incentives to lure investors.From a global perspective in terms of economic ...
Quoc Hung
Green economy needs no rush
For Vietnam, it is a good opportunity for domestic enterprises to become companions, to grow alongside and to develop. From a wider perspective, it should be the lifeline for the planet.The 2022 FDI report with the key topics of green growth and digital transformation released ...
Hoang Hanh, Thanh Tam
Annual report on foreign investment for 2022 released in Vietnam
The 2022 annual report of foreign investment in Vietnam was announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on March 10.The report is authored by Prof., Dr. Nguyen Mai – President of Vietnam’s Association of Foreign-Invested Enterprises (VAFIE), with reference to documents of many prestigious international organisations ...
Vietnam improving legal framework to attract green finance, green technology
Vietnam is actively implementing a roadmap for an improved legal framework for better attracting green finance and green technology; and encouraging green production and investment, said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.Speaking at the event, Ha emphasised that considering the green economy and green transformation ...
Viet Nam SDGs Investor Map makes debut
The UNDP in Viet Nam has launched the Viet Nam Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Investor Map, presenting 14 investment opportunities, all of which contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive Viet Nam.This map aims to secure the interest of international and domestic investors in sustainable ...
Unlocking private investment in science, technology, innovation development in Vietnam
The Ministry of Science and Technology, UNDP in Vietnam, and UNDP SDG Impact co-hosted a conference in Hanoi last week with policymakers, experts, investors, and businesses to explore barriers and opportunities to unlocking private investment to accelerate the development of science and technology (sci-tech) and ...
EIB Global to support Viet Nam's efforts to decarbonize electricity sector
EIB Vice-President Kris Peeters and Viet Nam Electricity Chairman Duong Quang Thanh have signed a memorandum of understanding paving the way for an increased EIB contribution to sustainable electricity generation.As part of the Vietnamese government’s target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, EVN has ...
Thuy Dung