Increase FDI Attraction from Japan to Vietnam After COVID_19

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a particularly important capital flow for growth and international economic integration, contributing to additional capital, technology, management capacity, business ability, organizational ability. and participate in the global supply chain. According to data from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, at present, Japan continues to hold an important position as an important partner of Vietnam in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) flows. Currently, Japan's FDI inflows focus mainly on processing and manufacturing industries, electricity production and distribution, and real estate business. However, the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and rapid and complicated changes in the world have forced countries in general and Vietnam in particular to readjust their FDI policies. The objective of the article is to analyze the current situation of attracting FDI from Japan to Vietnam in the period of 2020-2022, identify opportunities and challenges, and then propose solutions to enhance the attraction of Japanese FDI to Vietnam. South after the Covid_19 period.

The article uses secondary data collected from the Ministry of Planning and Investment from 2020 to 2022 and primary data from expert interviews taking place in June 2023.