Chinese Investors Eye Up Vietnam, but Investment Rules Tightening

June 18, 2021 | BY

Vincent Chow

The Vietnamese government has tightened provisions surrounding national security and nominee transactions in its new foreign investment regime

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Chinese companies are eyeing up M&A opportunities abroad as the pandemic recovery presents attractive investment opportunities, with Vietnam standing out as a popular destination. However, they will have to navigate greater regulatory challenges moving forward following recent foreign investment reforms targeting "sham" investments in the Southeast Asian country.

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