FDI into Vietnam expected to surge after Covid-19 epidemic

HANOI (Vietnam News/ANN): As a major foreign investment hub, China is hit hard by Covid-19, but this also provides an opportunity for other countries to accelerate efforts to attract new foreign investment.

Global investors express faith in China

BEIJING (China Daily/ANN): China remains capable of attracting global investment this year despite the temporary impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, as it is largely a regional and short-term event, executives of global companies and experts said on Monday (Feb 17).

Johor set to forge ahead with NFCP

JOHOR BARU: Johor has received the greenlight from the Federal Government to implement the National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan (NFCP) before the target date of 2023.

FDI into China climbs in January

BEIJING, Feb 17 (China Daily/ANN) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) from non-financial sectors into the Chinese mainland grew by 4 percent year-on-year to 87.57 billion yuan ($12.68 billion) in January this year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce.

Looking to moderate image, Italy's Salvini says his League party isn't far right

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's Matteo Salvini denied on Thursday that his League party is a far-right group, instead portraying it as a moderate force that wants to broaden its appeal to metropolitan voters who have previously shunned it.

Economy grows at 3.6% in 4Q 2019, slowest since 2009

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's economy grew at 3.6% in the fourth quarter of 2019 (4Q 2019) due to the weaker manufacturing and agriculture sectors and it was the slowest since the third quarter of 2009.

Vietnam acts to improve labour productivity

HANOI (Vietnam News/ANN): Vietnam will launch a national programme to improve labour productivity, a critical factor for the middle-income country to enhance its competitiveness and develop.

Action plan needed to combat coronavirus

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Ba Ria-Vung Tau hopes to be among top 3 FDI destinations in Vietnam

BA RIA-VUNG TAU (Vietnam News/ANN): The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has announced measures that could help achieve its target of becoming one of the three provinces to attract the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) this year.

Steel associations oppose proposed investment in Sarawak