Nation attracts additional 651 FDI projects

Among 43 cities and provinces nationwide, the northern province of Hai Duong took the lead in attracting foreign investment with a total capital of US$2.472 billion, accounting for 32.4 percent of the country’s total registered foreign capital.

It was followed by Ho Chi Minh City with US$1.588 billion, making up 20.8 percent, and the southern provinces of Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Tay Ninh with US$478 million and US$436 million, respectively.

Experts say at a time when investors are pursing strategies to shift their investment locations, restructure investment capital and adjust their business activities, foreign investment activities in the country are likely to revive in the near future.