Aug. 11 – Taiwanese companies have become Vietnam’s second largest source of foreign direct investment so far with an estimated US$22.58 billion worth of projects in Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

The top Taiwanese firms investing in the country include the biggest contract manufacturer of notebook PCs, Compal Electronics Inc., and the biggest electronics provider, Foxconn Group. From January to July, Taiwanese companies committed to investing a total of US$939.9 million, making the region the fifth largest foreign investor in Vietnam.