HCMC – The industrial zones in the southern province of Dong Nai reported US$900 million in new foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals, reaching 129% of the target.
There are 23 foreign-invested projects in supporting industries, with total pledged capital of US$231 million.
Most of these investors lease ready-built factories to produce products for local and foreign markets.
The sectors that lured the most FDI in the period are plastics, engineering, food, and logistics.
There are no projects in environmental pollution or labor-intensive industries.