(VOV) - Vietnam’s tilapia exports to foreign markets have enjoyed strong growth over recent years steadily increasing from an export volume of just US$1.95 million in 2004 to more than US$32.2 million in 2014.

(VOV) - As of the end of 2014 Vietnam has turned the tide on foreign direct investment (FDI), or at least it seems, with outward FDI approaching US$20 billion, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA).

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has invited proposals for World Bank (WB)-funded Vietnam Inclusive Innovation Project.

(VOV) -On February 10, the Vietnam Embassy in France and the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI) co-hosted a seminar on Vietnam’s economic reforms and the role of new strategic partners.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has pledged to provide any necessary support for Tan Rai bauxite – aluminium complex in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, saying that it has performed up to expectations since its trial operations began in October 2013. 

Vietnam’s cashew sector set records with its 2014 export revenue exceeding US$2 billion for the first time, securing its place as the world’s top cashew exporter for the ninth straight year.

(VOV) - Vietnam is an attractive destination for foreign investors. The country’s socio-economic achievements can be attributed to their considerable contributions.

(VOV) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) held a forum in HCM City on February 9 to connect businesses run by overseas Vietnamese to local businesses and strengthen cooperative relations in the agricultural field. 

(VOV) - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam need step up their efforts and revise their strategy for improving competitiveness in the regional and global supply chains, speakers at a conference in HCM City recently said.

(VOV) - Da Lat City orchids and ornamental trees will cost more this Lunar New Year holiday season.

(VOV) -It’s the Lunar New Year holiday season and time for the annual – Hanoi Agriculture Spring Fair – so it’s time to get your ticket to this wonderful event taking place from February 8-16 in Hanoi.

Vietnam needs to make relevant and specific preparations to raise public awareness of the formation of the ASEAN Community, enhance the country’s economic capacity, and improve its legal system to be able to take full advantage of opportunities and respond to challenges following the Community’s establishment in late 2015, according to a Vietnamese diplomat.

(VOV) -Vietnam’s exports to Canada exploded by 34.55% on- year to US$2.08 billion in 2014, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

(VOV) - Many changes in investment promotion activities and in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) will take place this year.

(VOV) - The Mekong Delta region earned US$850 million from seafood and rice exports in January, equal to 8.3% of this year’s plan and accounting for 75.2% of the region’s total export revenues.

(VOV) - Allen Wayen Warren, Vice Mayor of Sacramento City, California, the US on February 7 visited the Da Phuoc Solid Waste Treatment Complex in Binh Chanh district during his visit to HCM City.

(VOV) - The proliferation of counterfeit products in Vietnam - from consumer electronics to pharmaceuticals and fertilisers - is slowing the nation’s economic growth and even putting people’s lives at risk.

(VOV) - International remittances from Overseas Vietnamese (OVs) for 2014 remained strong for 2014 tallying in at US$12 billion from roughly four million transactions, according to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

The construction of a gas processing plant, part of the Ca Mau Gas-Electricity-Fertiliser Complex, commenced in the southernmost province of Ca Mau on February 7 in the presence of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

The proposed restructure of the tra fish sector should focus on improving quality and diversifying products and on export markets and processors' finances and management, experts told a seminar held in Mekong Delta Dong Thap province on February 5. 

The 2015 inflation rate is expected to stand at 3 percent, reflecting plunging energy prices and generally decreasing commodity costs, reported the National Financial Supervisory Commission (NFSC). 

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung attended a ceremony in the southernmost province of Ca Mau on February 7 to inaugurate Nam Can bridge, the last bridge on the Ho Chi Minh Highway.

(VOV) -A consumer goods fair showcasing a wide selection of French cosmetics, perfumes, wines, candies, and beverages in more than 20 pavilions has kicked off at the Can Tho International Exhibition Fair Centre.

(VOV) - Consumers in Hanoi are upbeat on the annual spring fair selling a wide range of specialty items for the upcoming Tet holiday season. 

The central province of Quang Binh should fully tap its natural advantages to develop agriculture, forestry and fishery industries, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong said in his visit to the province on February 6. 

The targeted US$10 billion two-way trade between Vietnam and Russia by 2020 will be feasible if domestic businesses work out thorough market research and marketing strategies.

A Republic of Korean- invested company was granted investment license in a ceremony in the northern province of Ha Nam on February 5.

(VOV) - At a conference in Hanoi on February 6 the Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas) revealed that for calendar year 2014 Vietnam exporters shipped cashew nuts to 50 nations around the globe.

(VOV) - The Vietnam government approved a law late last year allowing for expansive foreign ownership of residential property, as it seeks to boost an ailing property market and accelerate economic growth.

(VOV) -The Business Association for High Quality Vietnamese Products has recognised 522 of Vietnam’s leading companies for their talent that is driving new and exciting innovative products.