Hanoi, Jan. 14 -- Many Asian economies have tapped into foreign direct investment (FDI) to fuel economic growth, with Vietnam standing out as a notable success, while others still face challenges in turning capital inflows into lasting development.

According to an analysis published by fdiintelligence.com, the performance of FDI in Asia, as in other regions, depends on individual projects.

Broader factors like geopolitics, economic trends, the business climate, and cultural context play a big role in shaping how investment flows develop across the region. Of these, political and economic stability stand out as major drivers of FDI success.

The article notes that countries including Singapore, the Republic of Korea, and Vietnam have str...