Hai Phong takes the lead in FDI attraction in January 2014

Haiphong is the first-ranked locality in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in January 2014, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Specifically: In January 2014, there were 19 countries and territories investing in  Vietnam. Singapore topped the list with the total newly registered and supplemented capital of USD132.65 million,  accounting for 33.4 % of total investment in Vietnam; South Korea ranked second with the total  newly registered and supplemented  capital of USD 88.8 million, making up 22.36 % of the total; Hong Kong came third with the total newly registered and additional capital of USD 44 million, representing 11.08 % of  total investment capital.

In January 2014, foreign investors invested in 15 cities and provinces in Vietnam, of which Hai Phong attracted the most FDI of USD 123.3 million with 2 projects adjusted to increase capital, accounting for 31.05 % of total investment capital.

Binh Duong ranked second among localities nationwide with the total newly registered and additional capital of USD 71.32 million, representing 17.96 % of the total. Ba Ria - Vung Tau was third-ranking locality with the total newly registered capital and supplemented capital of USD 61.54 million