More and more investors and large economic groups have shown interest in the Vietnamese market due to the success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in November.
More and more investors and large economic groups have shown interest in the Vietnamese market due to the success of the APEC Leaders’ Meeting (Illustrative image: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – More andmore investors and large economic groups have shown interest in the Vietnamesemarket due to the success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)Leaders’ Meeting in November.
A survey conducted by PWC revealed that 62 percent of the world’s 1,400 leadingCEOs who attended the APEC event plan to expand their business in Vietnam in2018.
Some 47 percent of the foreign investors said they plan to invest more in thecountry in the next 12 months.
Vietnam has become one of the four leading APEC economies in internationalinvestment attraction. The country is forecast to be among the countries withthe highest GDP growth for years.
This position is attributable to the country’s large amount internet users, anddynamic and studious young people, who have been described by researchers andCEOs as valuable resources for the country.
Vietnam also boasts geo-economy and geo-political advantages, with US PresidentDonald Trump saying Vietnam is located in the heart of the Indo-Pacific freetrade area.
Speaking at a recent conference on post-APEC and impacts on Vietnam’s industry,Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vu Tien Loc said APEC2017 reached consensus on facilitating trade liberalisation and globalisation.
He noted that APEC 2017 also affirmed the role played by the private sector,saying the facilities used by the more than 11,000 delegates to the event were providedby different economic sectors.
The Vietnamese Government is making every effort to turn the country into oneof the four ASEAN nations with the most friendly investment environment, hesaid.
In a meeting with domestic and foreign investors, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phucsaid it is the business circle which has shaped Vietnam’s economy and trade,the official stressed.
According to Loc, APEC has also affirmed micro, small-and medium-sizedenterprises (MSMEs) as drivers of the economy.
He underlined the need for both big enterprises and MSMEs torestructure, set forth visions, fulfil their social responsibilities and ensuresustainable development.-VNA
The central province of Quang Ngai should specify its strong sectors and products so as to devise an appropriate investment attraction strategy, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said at the province’s investment promotion conference on October 20.
Vietnam’s economic changes since its first hosting of the APEC Year in 2006 were the main content of an article written by Edmund Sim, which was recently published on The Diplomat magazine.
Permanent Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has asked ministries and agencies to focus on realising outcomes reached during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.
The Central Highlands provinces, mostly Lam Dong, Dak Lak and Gia Lai, have attracted more and more investors, according to the Standing Board of the Steering Committee for the Central Highlands.
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.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
According to NordCham Vietnam Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen, the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to contribute to green and sustainable growth.
The analysis from an investment perspective shows that the economy’s growth has been heavily capital‑driven, yet efficiency remains low as reflected by Vietnam’s Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR) being significantly higher than global and regional averages. This underscores the imperative to enhance capital‑use efficiency.
More and more investors and large economic groups have shown interest in the Vietnamese market due to the success of the APEC Leaders’ Meeting (Illustrative image: VNA) 
