FDI FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION: CONSISTENT SOLUTION NEEDED
Infrastructure is the foundation to draw FDI flows to any country. In fact, countries with poor infrastructure will find it difficult to catch the interest of foreign investor. To break this vicious cycle, the Government of Vietnam has focused on resolving infrastructure investment issues. In the context of the tight state budget, mobilising FDI flows for infrastructure development is prioritised.
NEW MEASURES NEEDED TO DEVELOP LOGISTICS SECTOR
It is necessary to take new measures to improve the competitiveness of local logistics companies, said Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh at the Vietnam Logistics Forum 2017 in Hanoi City last Friday.
IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC CONNECTIVITY IN NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PROVINCES
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two loans with a total value of $299 million for Vietnam, according to the bank's announcement on December 18.
CONSTRUCTION RULES TO BE CUT
The Ministry of Construction is preparing to propose huge changes in construction regulations in order to improve the climate for construction and real estate business.
INFRASTRUCTURE VITAL FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT ATTRACTION
Infrastructure plays a key role in whether foreign investors decide to make an investment in Vietnam or not, heard a conference on infrastructure development in HCMC on December 7.
HCM CITY SETS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGAL FRAMEWORK
HCM City has improved environmental protection by completing a legal framework for the purpose and, in recent times, refusing licences for polluting plants and generally tightening environment management and oversight, and improving management of rivers and canals.
SINGLE WINDOW IN AVIATION TO BE IMPLEMENTED NATIONWIDE
The General Department of Customs said aviation procedures for entries and exits of aircrafts at all international airports nationwide would be connected to the National Single Window system from November 15.
LOGISTICS FDI RISES IN THE FACE OF RETAIL EXPANSION
Vietnam’s appeal as a destination for foreign logistics providers is rising on the back of its expanding retail market. Several foreign players are entering the market this year, mostly in co-operation with major retailers they already work with in other markets, according to Julien Brun, managing partner of CEL Consulting.
