The Mekong Delta targets reaching tra fish export turnover of US$2-2.5 billion in 2016, according to a master plan for tra fishbreeding and processing in the region.

A lack of a master retail plan has caused insecurity and confusion in the local retail sector, leaving many of them losing market share to their foreign rivals, independent market analysts have said.

The northern province of Dien Bien, which has perfect conditions for growing macadamia trees, has invested in cultivating the lucrative crop in a bid to reduce poverty and eradicate hunger in the locality.

(VOV) - South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry will continue to co-ordinate with relevant agencies in Vietnam to create the most favorable conditions for mineral industry cooperation with northern Vinh Phuc province. 

(VOV) - In the first eight months of the year, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam dipped 19% compared to last year’s corresponding period to US$10.23 billion, according to the Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

(VOV) - Russia’s “Go East” Policy is of foremost importance for strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations and the traditions of confidence, mutual assistance and respect towards each other, said Tran Duy Thi, Vietnam Consul General to Russia’s Far East region.

The European Union (EU) is one of the top partners of ASEAN, asserted ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh at a recent ceremony celebrating ASEAN Day in London. 

(VOV) - Sojitz Corporation based in Tokyo, Japan plans to invest in wood processing and paper pulp mills in the Dung Quat Economic Zone. 

(VOV) - Office rental fees in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City averaged US$42 and US$48 per square metre, respectively during the first half of the year and were higher than comparable space in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Manila (the Philippines).

(VOV) - Vietnam has a medium level of creative productivity in Asia, ranking 16th of out 24 economies, according to the new Creative Productivity Index (CPI) developed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on September 12.

(VOV) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on September 13 kicked off a high priority road project to construct a highway connecting Ha Long city in the northern Quang Ninh province and Bach Dang bridge in the northern port city of Hai Phong. 

(VOV) - A Vietnam-Czech Republic business forum opened in Prague on September 12 aiming to create opportunities for Vietnamese firms to meet and discuss business and investment cooperation with their Czech counterparts.

HanesBrands Inc., an American clothing brand, has decided to outsource its production facilities to Vietnam and close its underwear factory Cartex Manufactura in Costa Rica in November in a bid to maximise profits.

(VOV) - There should be concrete plans to conduct market surveys and create a good image for Vietnamese products to boost exports to the Russian market. 

(VOV) - The governments of Vietnam and Cambodia are steadfastly committed to finishing all border demarcation and marker planting work in the near future, signalling a new chapter in bilateral relations.

(VOV) - The 2014 Export Forum was held in HCM City on September 12 to discuss ways to boost key export items to major markets, improve product quality and develop Vietnamese trademarks. 

The 9th Meeting of the Joint Coordination Committee for the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV DTA) opened in Siem Reap, Cambodia on September 12.

Over 200 businesses and establishments involving traditional handicraft and fine art items are showcasing their products at the ongoing Craft Village Trade Fair (CraftViet) in Hanoi.

(VOV) - The Mahaphant Group, one of the largest manufacturers of fibre cement boards, siding and roofing tiles in Thailand officially opened a representative office in Vietnam on September 11. 

(VOV) - Representatives from over 50 Indian real estate agencies gathered at a seminar in Hanoi on September 12 to brush up their knowledge of the Vietnamese real estate market and learn about investment opportunities. 

The Prime Minister approved the equitisation plan for Vietnam Airlines, the national air carrier, with a chartered capital of approximately VND14 trillion or US$671.4 million.

New City Properties Development Co. Ltd. of Brunei was granted an investment licence for the construction of a resort complex in central Phu Yen province on September 11. 

A French-funded project has helped the Mekong Delta province Tien Giang install devices using satellite technology on 83 local deep sea fishing boats, Nguyen Trong Tuy, head of the province’s Division of Fisheries and Aquaculture, said. 

(VOV) - Domestic and international experts gathered at a conference in Hanoi on September 12 to work out measures to reinforce the government financial management information system (GFMIS).

(VOV) -The latest round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations concluded in Hanoi on September 10, having made considerable progress in achieving a comprehensive and balanced agreement.

Vietnam, with its 90 million population and growing affluence, and more focused efforts to equitise State-owned enterprises and restructure banks, offers great opportunities for portfolio investors despite some hurdles, a seminar that opened in HCM City on September 11 heard.

PTT group is moving forward with its plan to invest US$22 billion in a petrochemical refinery complex in Vietnam.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen emphasised the need for Cambodia and Vietnam to focus on the promotion of their economic, investment and tourism partnerships in a welcoming reception for Vietnam’s new Ambassador to Cambodia, Thach Du, on September 11. 

(VOV) -The Ho Chi Minh City 2014 International Travel Expo (ITE HCMC) kicked off on September 11, attracting businesses from 26 provinces in Vietnam and 18 countries and territories around the globe, with over 250 pavilions.

(VOV) -Vietnamese and Republic of Korean (RoK) executives examined the possibility of strengthening cooperation in developing the support industry in Vietnam, at a seminar in Hanoi on September 11.