The Politburo First Issued Resolution on FDI Attraction | ANT Consulting

For the first time after 30 years of attracting foreign investment in Vietnam, the Politburo issued a thematic resolution to guide in the coming years. 

On August 21st, General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong signed Resolution No. 50 on the orientation of perfecting institutions and policies, improving the quality and efficiency of foreign investment cooperation by 2030. 

In the period from now until 2030, the guiding point emphasized by the Politburo is to attract FDI selectively, taking quality, efficiency, technology and environmental protection as the main evaluation criteria. At the same time, priority is given to projects with advanced technology, new technology, high technology, clean technology, modern management, high added value, spreading and connecting global production and supply chains. 

In addition, the overall objective is to improve institutions and policies of foreign investment cooperation with high competitiveness and international integration. At the same time, basically overcome the limitations in building, completing and organizing the implementation of institutions and policies on foreign investment cooperation. 

The Resolution of the Politburo also supplements the provision on the conditions for national defense and security in the process of considering and issuing investment registration certificates with new investment projects and investment activities through the form of capital contribution and purchase of shares. 

The Politburo requires clearly defining the responsibilities of investors on environmental protection during the investment period, project implementation and operation of enterprises during the project implementation period. Along with these tasks, policies on investment management and supervision; innovation and efficiency improvement of investment promotion must be paid attention to. 

The Politburo noted that the emphasis on inspection, supervision and inspection is associated with improving the responsibilities of local authorities and heads; definitely deal with projects that cause environmental pollution, inefficient land use and business losses for many years, the project does not comply with its commitments. 

Statistics show that after nearly 30 years of receiving FDI capital, Vietnam has more than 23,000 FDI projects with a total registered capital of over 300 billion USD. In which, the total implemented capital is about 161 billion USD. Resolution 50 sets targets, registered capital in the period 2021 – 2025 is about 150 – 200 billion USD (30 – 40 billion USD a year); implemented capital of 100 – 150 billion USD. The period of 2026 – 2030, registered capital of 200 – 300 billion USD, implemented capital of 150 – 200 billion USD. 

Percentage of enterprises using advanced technology, modern management, environmental protection, towards high technology increased by 50% in 2025 and doubled (100%) in 2030. Proportion of labor through training in the labor use structure from 56% in 2017 to 70% in 2025 and 80% in 2030.

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Vision to develop logistics services in Da Nang | ANT Consulting

Da Nang, with its favorable geographical location, lies on the arterial North-South traffic axis in terms of road, rail, sea and air, is an important traffic gateway of the Central – Central Highlands and is the end point on the East-West Economic Corridor running through Vietnam – Laos – Myanmar – Thailand, converging types of transport from air, seaport, railway, expressway, especially with deep water ports. Therefore, Da Nang has a great potential to develop into a maritime transport center, an important logistics hub to countries in the region. 

In the economic development orientation and in the Politburo’s Resolution No. 43-NQ/TW dated January 24, 2019 on Da Nang construction and development to 2030, a vision to 2045 defines: Danang will focus on exploiting advantages to soon become a marine economic center, forming logistics service supply chains for the Central and Central Highlands. 

To comply with the Resolution, currently, in parallel with the expansion of the port, Da Nang is also actively calling for investment in logistics centers. Of which, 20 hectares in Hoa Vang district, 2 hectares in the north of Da Nang airport, 9.1 hectares in the High-Tech Park. At the same time, promote the early operation of highways Da Nang – Quang Ngai, La Son – Tuy Loan… to awaken potentials, promote trade links, connect industrial zones, economic zones in the region, thereby becoming the driving force to promote the city’s logistics services industry. 

In addition, Da Nang will build a new Lien Chieu port as a transport port, Tien Sa port will be a tourist port in order to promote the central role of the international seaport city and urban seaport. According to the Department of Planning and Investment of the city, the Lien Chieu port project is currently completing the environmental impact assessment report, submitting for appraisal and approval of the subdivision planning project 1/2,000. City leaders suggested early appraisal of capital sources and capital balancing capabilities, and proposed to allocate central budget capital to support projects. In the next phases, Lien Chieu port will attract investors in logistics items. This is an important premise for Da Nang to promote the role of a key maritime route in the Central region and a logistics center in the region. 

With the above orientation, it is expected that in the coming time, the market of transport services and logistics in the city will develop more vibrantly, raising the quality of services not only in the city but in the region. It is hoped that more companies will invest, set up company and apply for investment certificate in Da Nang in the area of logistics and logistics support.

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An Additional of 60 FDI Projects Received Investment Licenses into Hanoi | ANT Consulting

According to Hanoi’s Department of Planning and Investment, in November, the city had 60 newly licensed FDI projects with a total registered capital of 600 million USD. 

Of these, there are 52 projects with 100% foreign direct investment; 8 joint venture projects. Besides, there are 8 projects being adjusted to increase investment capital with the additional capital of 6.7 million USD. 

Also, in November 2019, foreign investors contribute capital and buy stakes reach 72.9 million USD. 

Notably, during the recent Prime Minister’s business trip to Korea, the leader of Hanoi People’s Committee awarded 4 investment policy decisions worth more than 400 million USD, signing the memorandum of understanding to invest in Hanoi worth more than 4 billion USD. 

Accumulated from the beginning of the year to November 25th 2019, the total registered capital of newly established projects and additional capital increased projects reached 2,142 million USD, of which newly registered 788 projects with total capital of 1,562 million USD; 160 additional projects register to increase investment capital of 580 million USD. 

In the first 11 months of 2019, foreign investors contributed capital, buying capital contribution reach 5,330 million USD. 

Previously, in October 2019, Hanoi had 91 newly licensed FDI projects with a total registered capital of 468 million USD, of which 72 projects were 100% foreign direct investment, 19 joint venture projects. Of these, foreign investors contribute capital and purchase shares reach 5,330 million USD. The number of projects terminating, suspending and dissolution is 27 projects, of which 24 projects are 100% foreign direct investment and joint ventures are 3 projects. 

Major projects from the beginning of the year until now have invested in Hanoi such as the capital contribution and share purchase project of Beerco Limited (Hong Kong) in Vietnam Beverage Co., Ltd., the value of the capital contribution is 3.85 billion USD with the main target of brewing and brewing malt in Hanoi. The project Meiko Electronics Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong) with the goal of designing, assembling and manufacturing electronic components in Hanoi adjusts to increase an additional of 200 million USD investment capital. 

Hanoi together with many leading corporations in Japan also exchanged memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on investment cooperation in many projects in the city with a total committed investment capital of up to 3.75 billion USD. 

In addition, the newly released data of Foreign Investment Agency (Ministry of Planning and Investment), in the first 11 months, the country has attracted nearly 31.8 billion USD of foreign investment, up 3.1. % compared to the same period last year. 

Specifically, in 11 months, capital contribution and share purchase reached US $ 11.24 billion, up 47.1% over the same period in 2018 and accounting for 35.4% of the total registered capital. Meanwhile, both newly and increased capital decreased. Specifically, newly granted capital reached 14.68 billion USD, down 7%; additional capital reached US $ 5.87 billion, down 10.7% over the same period last year. 

In addition, the newly released data of Foreign Investment Agency (Ministry of Planning and Investment), in the first 11 months, the country has attracted nearly 31.8 billion USD of foreign investment, increase by 3.1% compared to the same period last year. 

Specifically, in 11 months, capital contribution and share purchase reached 11.24 billion USD, increase by 47.1% over the same period in 2018 and accounting for 35.4% of the total registered capital. Meanwhile, both newly and increase capital decreased. Specifically, newly granted capital reached 14.68 billion USD, decrease by 7%; additional capital reached 5.87 billion USD, decrease by 10.7% over the same period last year.

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Why background check is needed when applying for second passport? | ANT Consulting

Nowadays, it is popular for individuals to have a second passport. It can be seen that in many countries, individuals are restricted to travel freely between countries. Typically, such nationals whom wish to travel abroad are required to apply for a visa which takes a lot of paper preparation for proof of financial status, legitimate reasons and waiting time. 

The investment for second citizenship will help investors get a more powerful passport, less limited mobility, especially in European countries. This is also an invaluable advantage for those who wish to expand their business opportunities internationally. Different countries will have different citizenship investment programs, the most common forms of contribution to national funds and investing in real estate in that country. 

However, in addition to the mandatory conditions for the investment, in order to be able to receive the passport, the investor also needs to go through a certain application review process. Normally, the countries that grant citizenship to foreign citizens will conduct judicial background verification, background check, criminal record, and the investor’s health status such as Cyprus, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Hungary. In particular, the applicant will have to be qualified for civil liability. There are countries that are particularly concerned about the investor’s health such as Malta, which requires the individual applying to have global health insurance, investors and families need to prove that they purchased health insurance in their immigration application. In Cyprus, in order to pass the document check, investors also need to provide proof of the investment money source. Similar in Malta, Montenegro the investors need to present documents proving that the money has legal origin. Sometime, there are needs to verify the legitimate of the documents provided by the applicants. 

Further, verification of employment, salary, income, assets are also important for the review process. To some extents, the investors and their companies are also assessed for reputation and adverse media impact. In some countries, investors need to have documents certifying that they have resided there for a specific period of time at the request of the Government. In Malta, for example, the investor needs to reside here for 12 months before applying. In Bulgaria or Antigua & Barbuda, after being granted citizenship, investors need to reside in these countries for a certain period of time. For the citizenship by investment program in Montenegro, the application will only be accepted when it is submitted through a government-licensed agent under the program.

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Many New Projects Are Implemented in Dong Nai | ANT Consulting

Dong Nai People’s Committee has just announced 11 major real estate projects that will be implemented in 2020, while big real estate corporations also announced the implementation of many projects this year. This will motivate and attract investors coming to set up company in Dong Nai province. 

Novaland Group is implementing the Aqua City Urban Project in Long Hung Commune, Bien Hoa City. The project is built on an area of 600 hectares, divided into sections such as high-rise areas, schools, sports clubs, children’s play areas, marinas… Currently, the project is developing such products as villas, townhouses for sale, expected to hand over to customers in 2021. 

Meanwhile, Hung Thinh Corporation has just announced the deployment of Phase II, Bien Hoa New City Project in Bien Hoa City. The project covers an area of 118.95 hectares. This enterprise will develop more than 1,000 products, the segment is mainly villas and townhouses. 

Recently, according to the People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province, in 2020, the province will implement more than 310 residential projects, with a total area of nearly 9,300 hectares. The above plan includes transition projects from 2019 and new projects implemented this year. Project locations are concentrated in Nhon Trach, Long Thanh Commune and Bien Hoa City. 

Amata City Long Thanh has strategic location, adjacent to Dong Nai River and right on the new highway connecting Long Thanh Airport in the future with Ho Chi Minh City. 

In addition, in Long Thanh, a number of other major projects were announced in the land use plan such as Binh Son New Urban Area (555 hectares), FPT Dong Nai High-tech Education Urban Area (314 hectares), Binh Son Resettlement Area (284 hectares). 

In Nhon Trach District, Nhon Trach Investment Joint Stock Company also plans to build a residential area in Phu Thanh, Long Tan and Vinh Thanh communes (Nhon Trach district), with an area of 753 hectares. There are also a number of other projects such as Long Tan – Phu Thanh Ecological Tourism Urban Area (331 hectares), Dai Phuoc Tourist Urban Area (131 hectares), Long Tan Residential Area (125 hectares) … 

In Bien Hoa City, the largest project is Long Thanh Ecological Urban Area, with an area of 300 hectares invested by Long Thanh Golf Business and Investment Joint Stock Company. The project has a population of about 19,000 people with 118 hectares of 36-hole golf course, more than 105 hectares of land for adjoining houses, villas and mixed houses. 

In addition, Himlamland Real Estate Joint Stock Company has just announced plans to develop an apartment project with about 6,000 apartments in Bien Hoa city in 2020. 

Dong Nai is a locality with a relatively large housing demand, with about 1.2 million workers in need of housing. These are workers outside the province who are working in industrial zones in the province. 

In addition, because of its proximity to Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai is attracting many buyers from Ho Chi Minh City.

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Da Nang and Korea cooperate in investment | ANT Consulting

On December 3, 2020, the representative of Da Nang city held an online investment promotion conference called “Investing in Da Nang” for Korean investors and businesses. The conference with the participation of more than 100 Korean investors and businesses has helped investors and businesses have a new view in their investment implementation in Da Nang market. 

The conference has promoted and introduced the business environment and cooperation opportunities investment in Da Nang in the fields of high technology, information technology, services, and smart city support. Recently, in the context of investment capital inflows from Korea tends to shift to Southeast Asia due to the influence of the Covid-19 epidemic and the US-China trade war, Vietnam is considered to be a country which meet enough political, economic, labor and technological conditions to make the shifting investment in an easy way. 

At the conference, representatives of Da Nang city affirmed that foreign investment is one of the important resources for the socio-economic development of the city. For many years, the city has always set the goal of attracting investment as the top target, in addition, the city has actively improved the investment environment, issued many preferential policies and supported foreign investors who invest in the city. 

In 2020, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, there are still many investment projects of Korean investors making investments in Da Nang. Until November 2020, Korea is the country which has the most number of projects in Da Nang with 232 projects, and ranked 4th in terms of capital, with a total registered investment capital of more than 376 million USD, episode medium in the fields of services, real estate, industrial production and information technology. 

In the current period, with the selection of a politically stable investment location, high quality labor, reasonable investment costs and good disease control ability, Vietnam is the top destination for Korean investors to set up company, set up factory, and make investment in Vietnam. Currently, many large enterprises in Korea have signed Memorandum of understanding with Da Nang city as the first step of cooperation and investment development in Da Nang in the coming years.

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