Vietnam’s FDI Reaches $20.52 Billion in First Eight Months

Vietnam attracted $20.52 billion in registered foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first eight months of 2024, marking a 7% year-on-year (YoY) increase, according to the country’s Foreign Investment Agency. FDI disbursement reached $14.15 billion, up 8% YoY, the highest for the January-August period

EU Urged to Strengthen Coordination on FDI Amid Growing Chinese Influence

Former European Central Bank Governor Mario Draghi has called for stronger coordination within the EU regarding foreign direct investment (FDI), warning that smaller member states could be pressured by large foreign investors, especially from countries with potential security risks. In his report outlining a new competitiveness strategy for Europe, Draghi emphasized the risks of individual