Vietnam: Investment Trends Bode Well for the Country's Economic Future

Recent trends in foreign direct investment may be a good sign for Vietnam, which has struggled to attract investors since the global economy slowed down in 2009. In fact, FDI into Vietnam has recovered significantly in 2013, and it has been appropriated to areas that ordinarily do not receive much attention from investors. Investment diversity could help Vietnam maintain its status as the pre-eminent emerging economy in an increasingly competitive region.