German businesses want to expand investment in Viet Nam, says survey

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The expectation of German businesses in Viet Nam is quite satisfactory, according to annual AHK World Business Outlook.

A corner of TRUMPF Viet Nam Company Ltd, a German business in HCM City. The company provides businesses with local sales, spare parts and service. — Photo baodautu.vn

German business expectations remained largely positive in Viet Nam, according to the annual AHK World Business Outlook report compiled by the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad.

The survey into German business insights in Viet Nam and around the world on current future economic development covered more than 3,500 German businesses worldwide to assess their insights about the development of local markets, their businesses and expectations.

According to the results, 54 per cent German businesses expected to continue expanding their investment in Viet Nam in the next 12 months, while 52 per cent wanted to recruit more staff.

Marko Walde, chief representative of German’s Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam, said Viet Nam’s economy had been growing continuously, in addition to the conclusion of negotiations with the EU on the Europe-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA). Both had created momentum for Viet Nam’s economic development.

The signing of the EVFTA would be a positive sign for free trade based on international rules and principles.

Viet Nam is an important partner of Europe and Germany in ASEAN. Due to US-China trade tensions, businesses are also moving production to neighbouring countries of China, including Viet Nam, to avoid tax increases being applied in the dispute.

However, the legal framework for investment and business as well as the lack of high quality human resources remained major challenges for German investors in Viet Nam.

The survey also showed that economic growth in Asia-Pacific was quite good, but the region’s development would slow due to US interest rate hikes and US-China trade tensions. — VNS

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