The southern province of Binh Duong attracted over 1.2 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) from January-July, surpassing the yearly target of one billion USD.
During the period, the locality welcomed 119 new investment projects and increased the allocated capital to 79 existing ventures, according to the provincial People’s Committee.
In July alone, the province lured 631 million USD in FDI, including 33 newly-licensed projects worth 363 million USD and 20 operations adding more 268 million USD.
Binh Duong is currently ranked second across the country in FDI attraction.
Last year the event attracted 320 companies from 21 countries and territories and 22,000 visitors.
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