In 2014, the RCEP countries attracted $366.3 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) capital, equal to 29.8 per cent of the global total. There would be opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises to participate in regional value and production chains. It would face difficulties due to its vulnerabilities and narrow trade structure with RCEP countries, while its participation in the services sector is low. Vietnamese enterprises must therefore be fully informed about the progress of the agreement. This is a chance for Vietnamese enterprises to approach trade, services and investment activities with different countries.

Source: VietNamNet News February 17, 2017 01:19 UTC