The relationship between Foreign direct investment and New business formation in the Mekong Delta

Abstract

Analyze how foreign direct investment relates to the formation of new businesses across the Mekong Delta between 2016 and 2024. Alongside this main relationship, the research investigates the provincial business environment to determine if local institutional conditions shape this dynamic. Drawing from the empirical findings, the study proposes practical recommendations to foster enterprise development and deepen the economic ties between foreign investors and the regional business sector.