International Experience in the Improvement of the Positive Impact of FDI on Import and Export for Vietnam

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Ngoc Chan Truong , Thi Thanh Thuy Nguyen , Thi Kim Thanh Vu , Thi Bich Hao Vu , Phuong Ngan Doan , Thi Huyen Nguyen ,

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Volume 9 - May 2020 (05)

Abstract

The foreign direct investment (FDI) sector has increasingly affirmed its important role in Vietnam's socio-economic development. According to statistics, FDI enterprises now contribute about 23.5% of total social investment (nearly 20% of GDP), accounting for over 70% of export turnover. To enhance the positive impact of FDI on Vietnam's import and export. This article, conducted an analysis of the actual situation as well as an analysis of the experience of some countries around the world from which to draw lessons for Vietnam. Finally, we recommend a number of measures to enhance the positive impact of FDI on Vietnam's exports and imports

Keywords

Foreign direct investment, Vietnam

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