FACTORS AFFECTING INVESTMENT ATTRACTION IN ECONOMIC ZONES AND INDUSTRIAL PARKS - EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH IN THE NORTH CENTRAL REGION OF VIETNAM
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n7.4081Keywords:
Vietnam Investment Attraction, Economic Zones, Industrial Parks, Impact Factors, Vietnam’s EnterprisesAbstract
This study aims to identify factors affecting investment attraction in economic zones and industrial parks in the North Central region of Vietnam. Applying the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) method based on data collected from 286 enterprises, the study has identified 8 main factors affecting investment decisions, including: (1) Investment industry advantages, (2) Infrastructure, (3) Human resources, (4) Input costs, (5) Quality of public services, (6) Regional linkages, (7) Investment policies, and (8) Integration of production and international trade. The study results show that these factors are closely related to the investment decisions of enterprises and provide a scientific basis for policymakers to develop more effective policies to attract investment for the region, it also provides valuable information for businesses that plan to invest in the area.
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