Investment and Construction

The investment and construction process is the act of allocating capital, resources, labor, and various materials to create fixed assets that deliver the highest possible economic efficiency. It encompasses the full scope of activities that transform investment capital into tangible fixed assets serving the national economy.

From a systematic perspective, investment is viewed as a complex process with distinct inputs and outputs. The system operates through several key stages: investment preparation and consultancy, investment implementation, project completion, and commissioning for operation.

Inputs include resources, labor, and financial capital—essential material prerequisites for the investment process.

Investment and Construction Consultancy

The economic and social outcomes of these development activities have a direct impact on the national economy, participating in the reproduction process and creating new material prerequisites for the next investment cycle.

With our in-depth understanding of the entire project execution process and the procedures for obtaining investment permits from government authorities and industrial zones, we have successfully assisted investors in securing investment licenses and carrying out numerous projects from their early stages.

Our investment consultancy services include:

• Preparing project proposals (pre-feasibility studies)

• Securing investment policies and site approvals

• Obtaining land allocation decisions or signing land lease contracts

• Acquiring investment licenses

For certain specialized zones, such as the Ho Chi Minh City High-Tech Park, a Technology Explanation Report is required to comply with the High Technology Law and other sector-specific investment laws.

Foreign consulting or construction units working on projects in Vietnam must also be advised on legal procedures to obtain contractor licenses.

The investment process takes place in accordance with its inherent logic while adhering to the investment and construction regulations set by the State.

Stage 1: Investment Preparation

To maximize the efficiency of investment capital, investors must determine what to invest in, how much to invest, where to invest, and when to invest to achieve optimal benefits. Among all stages, the investment preparation and consultancy phase is the most critical, serving as the foundation for well-informed investment decisions.

Key tasks in this stage:

• Assess the necessity and scale of investment

• Explore domestic and international markets to secure material and equipment supply sources and product distribution channels

• Evaluate funding options and select investment methods

• Conduct site surveys and location selection

• Prepare investment consultancy reports

• Appraise and approve investment projects

This stage concludes upon receiving the Investment Decision (for state-funded projects) or the Investment License (for other economic sectors).

Stage 2: Investment Implementation

This is the decisive stage in transforming investment capital into fixed assets for the national economy. Successful implementation begins with thorough preparation.

Key tasks in this stage:

• Obtain land use rights (including water surface, sea areas, continental shelf where applicable)

• Prepare construction sites

• Organize bidding for surveying, design consulting, technical supervision, and quality control

• Appraise project designs

• Procure equipment and organize construction bidding

• Obtain construction permits and resource exploitation licenses (if applicable)

• Sign contracts with construction contractors

• Carry out construction and installation

• Monitor and inspect contract execution

• Install equipment

• Perform final project acceptance and commissioning

Stage 3: Completion of Industrial Construction Investment

The performance of this stage depends heavily on the preceding stages, particularly the clarity and feasibility of the project in both economic and technical terms. Any shortcomings during the preparation of the investment and construction consultancy stage may cause significant operational difficulties once the project is in use. Such errors can be extremely costly—sometimes exceeding the investor’s capacity—ultimately reducing the project’s operational efficiency.

Therefore, thorough research and careful preparation during the investment and construction consultancy stage are crucial. Only with a well-prepared plan can the project be put into operation effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of capital and assets throughout its operating life, enabling timely capital recovery and sustainable profitability.

This stage includes the following tasks:

• Handover of the project

• Completion of construction works

• Warranty and maintenance of the works

• Operation and commencement of business or production activities