(VOVworld) – Foreign retailers are turning to the Vietnamese retail market, either investing directly or merging with or acquiring Vietnamese businesses and putting great pressure on domestic companies. The government has outlined strategies to help local retailers improve their competitiveness and establish a stronger foothold at home.

(VOVworld) – Dong Thap is ranked second in the 2015 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI 2015) and topped the Mekong Delta region with a score of 66.39. This is the eighth consecutive year Dong Thap made it into the top five of PCI. The breakthrough is attributed to cooperation between the provincial authorities and the business community. A report by Thanh Tung:

(VOVworld) - Though Vietnam is the world’s third biggest rice exporter, the real value it gains remains modest. In order to penetrate major markets in the context of international economic integration, many domestic exporters are focusing on high-quality rice.

(VOVworld) – With all provinces and cities nationwide, Hanoi is trying to learn the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. The capital city is promptly preparing measures for investment attraction to increase exports and expand markets as soon as the deal takes effect.

(VOVworld) – Promoting regional economic links toward creating a driving force for the national economy has received special attention from the government. Regional economic linking has improved coordination between central and provincial agencies in outlining policies and allocating investment more efficiently.

(VOVworld) - Vietnam’s Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) for 2015 has been announced. The index is considered one of the most accurate measures of local authorities’ efforts to improve the provincial investment environment and competitiveness.

(VOVworld) – Over the past two years, a number of programs supporting ethnic minority people in mountain regions have succeeded thanks to government efforts to strengthen international cooperation and support for those programs. Financial resources have been devoted to economic growth, healthcare, education, training, and social issues, thereby reducing poverty and improving local living conditions.

(VOVworld) – Developing and managing a national brand is essential and urgent for Vietnamese businesses, now that Vietnam is rapidly integrating into the world. Strong, prestigious brands will mark Vietnam as a country with high quality, competitive products and services.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s cashew exports posted a strong growth in 2015 and are expected to rise this year.

(VOVworld) – Vietnamese farm produce exports are predicted to thrive this year due to increased market demand and several free trade agreements Vietnam has signed. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Industry and Trade have outlined a number of measures to help domestic businesses boost export volumes.