This is due to new stricter regulations that go into effect in 2014 requiring higher technology projects, less environmental pollution, and more added value, he said.
Economic experts warn Vietnam’s investment climate will be less attractive unless it further upgrades infrastructure and accelerates administrative reforms.
They say the country needs to draw up a new strategy for attracting FDI this year.
Vietnam lured nearly US$22 billion in FDI in 2013. Key contributors included the processing and manufacturing, production, electricity and real estate industries.
- Growing number of FDI firms moving to Vietnam
- Vietnam Gov’t committed to facilitating Adani Group’s US$2-billion port project
- Vietnam Railway proposes US$87 million for Hanoi–Dong Dang railway upgrade
- Vietnam’s North-South high-speed railway to be designed for 350km/h
- Vietnamese gov’t urged to address impact of global minimum tax
- Samsung plans drastic investment increase in Vietnam over next three years