2016 focuses on attracting high-quality foreign investment projects

These projects will use modern, environmentally friendly technology while strengthening the connection between industries and sectors.

According to the Foreign Investment Agency (Ministry of Planning and Investment), the total newly registered and increased foreign direct investment capital in Vietnam in 2015 reached 22.76 billion USD, an increase of 12.5% ​​over the previous year. Of which, disbursed capital is estimated at 14.5 billion USD, an increase of 17.4% over the previous year.

In 2015, the processing and manufacturing industry was still the industry attracting the largest foreign investment with registered capital reaching 15.23 billion USD, accounting for nearly 67% of the total registered capital. Next was the production and distribution of electricity, gas, hot water, steam and air conditioning; real estate business...

In 2016, foreign direct investment needs to select important projects. (Illustration photo: KT)

In 2015, the country had 48 provinces and cities with newly licensed foreign direct investment projects; in which, Ho Chi Minh City took the lead with registered capital reaching 2.81 billion USD, accounting for 18% of the total newly registered capital. Next were Tra Vinh; Binh Duong; Dong Nai; Hanoi; Hai Phong; Tay Ninh; Quang Ninh. Among the countries and territories with newly licensed investment projects in Vietnam in 2015, Korea was the largest investor, with 2.68 billion USD; followed by Malaysia; Japan; the United Kingdom; Singapore; Taiwan (China).

Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh affirmed: In 2016, foreign direct investment needs to select important projects for the country, with high-quality capital sources, using modern, environmentally friendly technology; at the same time, strengthening the connection between regions, industries and fields.

“In the coming time, the Ministry of Planning and Investment will continue to carry out the tasks assigned by the Government and the National Assembly, which is to mobilize high-quality FDI into Vietnam, contributing to the country's growth as well as creating more jobs and contributing to Vietnam's growth. And especially, gradually improving the position of domestic enterprises to connect the two sectors of small and medium-sized enterprises, supporting enterprises with FDI enterprises to transfer technology,” said Minister Bui Quang Vinh./.

According toVOV.VN