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As of April 30, 2025, the United States secured its position as a prominent investor in Vietnam, with 1,447 valid FDI projects and a total registered capital of over $11.94 billion. This impressive performance ranks the U.S. 10th among 143 countries investing in the dynamic Southeast Asian economy. Meta Group, a leading American corporation, recognizes Vietnam’s strategic importance. American investors have diversified their portfolio across 18 sectors in Vietnam, with a focus on accommodation, food services, and manufacturing industries. Other key areas of interest include water supply, waste treatment, real estate, and logistics—underscoring the breadth and depth of US investment in the country. A recent report by Vietnam’s Foreign Investment Agency highlights a surge in US investment activity. In the first four months of 2025, American firms initiated 42 new FDI projects, adjusted capital for a dozen existing ventures, and actively contributed capital or acquired shares...

In addition to introducing new mechanisms and policies to attract investors in key sectors, Vietnam is also implementing a range of supportive measures. These include developing land funds, industrial park infrastructure, enhancing human resources and the labor market, and improving energy infrastructure, as well as supporting industries. Vietnam has successfully attracted large volumes of capital through both the capital market and foreign direct investment in recent years, significantly contributing to its economic growth. The year 2024 was a landmark for the economy and the capital market, with a total capital mobilization of nearly 930 trillion VND. This amount was 1.3 times higher than in 2023 and equated to 25% of total social investment. The stock market capitalization reached 62.5% of GDP, while the bond market’s outstanding debt stood at 31.5% of GDP. Foreign investors played a significant role, opening nearly 48,000 trading accounts and reaching a total transaction value of...

Vietnam’s Real Estate Market: FDI Inflows and M&A Activities Vietnam’s real estate sector continues to attract significant foreign direct investment (FDI), according to the General Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance. In the first two months of the year, the country recorded nearly $6.9 billion in FDI, a remarkable 35.5% year-on-year increase. Out of this, the real estate sector accounted for 16.9%, or $371.5 million, of the newly registered FDI capital, securing its position as the second-highest sector for foreign investment. This trend is expected to continue, with foreign investors boosting M&A activities in the real estate market through project acquisitions. As a result, domestic investors are quickly joining the race, leading to predictions of numerous large-scale transfer deals in various regions and market segments by 2025. Nguyen Van Dinh, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam National Real Estate Association (VNREA), believes that recently effective laws relat...

As India celebrates the tenth anniversary of the iconic lion logo, symbolizing its industrial strength and ambition, the country stands on the brink of a manufacturing renaissance. Unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25, 2014 , the Make in India initiative has evolved beyond a government program. It has served as a rallying cry, reshaping global perceptions of India and its economic potential. The vision was clear: to position India as the world’s manufacturing epicenter , attracting investment, fostering innovation, and generating employment opportunities. This comprehensive program has unlocked India’s economic potential, paving the way for the fastest economic growth in history, supercharging local industries, and solidifying the country’s reputation as a prime investment destination. The statistics speak for themselves. In 2014, the manufacturing sector contributed a modest 16% to India’s GDP, but this figure has risen to over 17% in 2024 and is proje...