(VOVworld) – For many years Vietnam has proven to be as one of the world’s leading rice exporters but profits remain low because product branding has not been developed and quality has been unreliable. This issue topped the agenda of a recent conference held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to find a way to improve rice exports this year.

(VOVworld) – Last year Vietnam signed a number of trade deals which have gradually taken effect and offered opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises to enter foreign markets. But each market has specific characters requiring businesses to study them carefully to minimize risks. The issue also topped the agenda of the 2016 Trade Counselor Conference.

(VOVworld) – Agricultural production remains a pillar of the national economy as Vietnam integrates into the world. The current need is to improve productivity and quality and lower costs for agricultural products. This is a target that farmers, scientists, enterprises, and state managers in the Mekong River Delta are all determined to realize.

(VOVworld) – In recent years, Vietnam has been recognized internationally as one of the world’s top 10 software outsourcing countries and recognized by UNESCO as one of four nations producing vaccine to treat Rota virus. VOV’s Van Anh talks about the importance of investing in science and technology if Vietnam wants its economy to keep growing.

(VOVworld) – Despite economic difficulties during 2015, Dong Nai remained one of Vietnam’s leading provinces in foreign direct investment attraction, earning 2.4 billion USD, up 250% against the set target. The achievements together with improved infrastructure and administrative procedure reforms have opened a path for Dong Nai to attract more FDI this year.

(VOVworld) – In recent years, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or consumer packaged goods (CPG) have grown rapidly in both rural and urban areas of Vietnam. Products like milk, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and school notebooks have been a growing share of the domestic market. This is a major opportunity for Vietnamese enterprises in the field to expand production and markets in 2016.

(VOVworld) – Last year Quang Ninh publicized master-plans for Hoanh Mo-Dong Van and Mong Cai border economic zones with visions until 2030. The planning is an important foundation for developing Quang Ninh’s border areas.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s banking sector has pursued a flexible monetary policy, helping to drop interest rates and increase credit to an appropriate level. The exchange rate has been stabilized with an increase in the foreign reserve, supporting business production. In 2016, the sector will continue proactive and flexible measures in monetary policy management matching market growth.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s exports rose 8.1% in 2015 compared to a year earlier. Although it missed the government target of 10% growth for 2015, exports were considered a highlight of the national economy with their expanded scale, contributing to GDP growth and generating more jobs for workers, particularly in the production of farm produce.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s agriculture has achieved noticeable growth after two years of implementing a project on agricultural restructuring to increase added value and sustainable development. To deal with challenges brought in by free trade agreements, this year the sector has stepped up the restructuring process to create a firm foundation for sustainable integration in 2016.