The negotiations with US billion-dollar companies on investments in Vietnam are often filled with drama.

Investments overseas by Vietnamese enterprises are increasing in number, not only by State corporations but also by the country’s private sector. More and more Vietnamese giants are expanding to other countries and promoting Vietnamese brands.

The strong rise of the VN Index since late June is attributed to the high hopes of a new wave of foreign capital thanks to the new policy on no-limit foreign-ownership ratio in many business fields.

Commercial banks which have not listed their shares on the bourse by the end of 2016 may be forced to undergo restructuring or merge with other institutions.

Inflation and interest rates in Vietnam are still high in comparison with many countries, after a long period of macroeconomic instability, a report by the Central Economic Committee said.

China is also building mobile islands, which can be used for military purposes in the South China Sea (East Sea).