A study on the enablers of foreign direct investment inflows from the Republic of Korea into Haiphong, Vietnam

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oreign direct investment (FDI) plays a crucial role in the economic development of Haiphong, Vietnam, particularly given the city's strategic position as an industrial hub in Northern Vietnam. This study aims to identify and prioritize the factors influencing FDI inflows from Korea into Haiphong. Leveraging the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy AHP) method, the
research incorporates insights from a survey of 30 experts in the field to systematically evaluate and rank the importance of various factors. The findings indicate that infrastructure-related factors, including industrial, transport, and logistics, are the most significant determinants of FDI inflows. Human resources, particularly the availability and quality of skilled labor and the quality of institutional frameworks, though important, are assigned a moderate weight. These results provide valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders in enhancing Haiphong's attractiveness to foreign investors.