HANOI, Nov. 4 – With Vietnam dealing with the slowing effects of the global economic crisis, it is not all bad news as it maintains its post as one of the top destinations of foreign direct investment in the region according to the Asean Business Council.

The government has long been pushing for more infrastructure investment by foreign investors to answer the needs of the country’s burgeoning economy. Foreign funds will be needed to push the potential of the economy forward.

The country’s top investors include Taiwan, South Korea, and Hongkong. Vietnam Briefing has obtained a copy of the list of national projects calling for foreign direct investment. In it, 161 projects are listed ranging from infrastructure development to oil refinery to hotels and resorts.

A copy of the list can be downloaded here.