(VOVworld) – Despite economic difficulties, Dong Nai continues to be one of leading provinces in Vietnam in foreign direct investment attraction. In the first half of this year, it has lured 826 million USD of FDI, ranking third across Vietnam in the field.

(VOVworld) – It has become an urgent task for Vietnam to boost the equitization process of state-owned enterprises (SOE), especially when Vietnam has, in recent years, participated in establishing ASEAN Economic Community and in negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. It is also the government’s determination to restructure the economy toward more effective and sustainable development.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam earned nearly 71 billion USD from export in the first half of this year, up 15% against the same period. The figures prove exports remain a highlight in Vietnam’s economy. But Vietnam still has to deal with many difficulties ahead to reach a sustainable growth target.

(VOVworld) –Despite global and domestic economic difficulties in recent years, Quang Ninh remains one of Vietnam’s provinces attracting many investment projects. It has led the northern region on the provincial competitiveness index.

(VOVworld) – Looking for a sustainable development direction is a concern of Vietnamese farm product exporters. Vietnamese enterprises are planning to expand markets, improve product quality, and restructure export items.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s tourism has been directly and indirectly influenced by the tension in the East Sea since China’s illegal placement of its oil rig Haiyang 981 in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf in May. To deal with the situation, many domestic travel firms have launched new tourism programs at reduced prices, and service quality has been improved.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam is one of the world’s leading ‘tra’ fish exporters. But recent global changes together with domestic economic difficulties have destabilized the sector unstable. Vietnam has set out to strengthen management activities and make adjustments to protect farmers and businesses and improve product quality.

(VOVworld) – Trade activities in border areas between Vietnam and China have been affected in the past month by China’s illegal placement of oil rig Haiyang 981 in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone, but according to VOV’s Tu Minh, border crossings in Quang Ninh seem as busy as ever. Let’s join our reporter as he checks on the real situation there.

(VOVworld) – The ASEAN Economic Community is expected to be established by the end of next year to create a single regional market. The move will be a turning point bringing benefits for ASEAN businesses including Vietnam.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam’s rural electrification has expanded in the last 15 years. Last year nine million Vietnamese gained access to electricity. Now 98% of rural households are connected to the national grid. The electrification program has improved rural life and helped reduce the number of poor households.