Investments in Vietnam by businesses from the Republic of Korea in the first six months of this year rose 82.2 percent year on year, said a report on the Sai Gon Giai phong newspaper.
A production line in Mobile Samsung factory in Thai Nguyen (Source: VNA)
Investments in Vietnam by businesses from the Republic of Korea in the first six months of this year rose 82.2 percent year on year, said a report on the Sai Gon Giai phong newspaper.
Vietnam together with the United States and Singapore reported the highest growth rates of RoK investments during the review period compared to other destinations.
RoK investments in Singapore surged 161.6 percent on a yearly basis, while the rate recorded in the US was 20.5 percent.
The newspaper added that the high growths were attributable to stable economic recovery in the US as well as several Asian countries in the context of expanding overall global investments.
Overseas investments by businesses in the East Asia economic power totalled 17.5 billion USD during the first six months of this year.-VNA
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Vietnam is committed to improving its market economy institutions, developing human resources and building infrastructure to continue attracting investment from the Republic of Korea (RoK), said Nguyen The Phuong, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urged countries to work together to remove supply chain bottlenecks, expand market access, strengthen cooperation in smart customs procedures, mutually recognise technical standards, and eliminate unnecessary protectionist barriers to boost trade and investment.
The event has gathered over 400 exhibitors from 16 countries and territories, with more than 980 booths showcasing a wide range of products and technologies in automotive components, electronics, repair and maintenance, bodywork, accessories, and customisation.
The latest order follows Vietjet’s commitment for 20 additional A330neo aircraft last month, bringing the airline’s total widebody aircraft on order to 40.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the target represents an important milestone for socio-economic development as well as a demonstration of the country’s aspiration for robust economic growth.
A production line in Mobile Samsung factory in Thai Nguyen (Source: VNA)
