(VOV) - The experts at the National Economics University have a message for Vietnam— speed up economic reforms aimed at improving labour productivity, or get left in the dust.

(VOV) - Doors are opening for the country’s fruit exporters, said Director Phan Huy Thong of the National Agricultural Promotion Centre on September 22 at an agricultural forum in Tien Giang.

Vietnam is ranked 52th out of 141 countries in this year’s Global Innovation Index (GII), up 19 places from last year, said the Ministry of Science and Technology. 

(VOV) - The ANZ-Roy Morgan Vietnam Consumer Confidence index (CCI) rose 1.6pts to 135.3pts in September, and is 0.3pts higher than a year ago. 

An established national trademark is needed for Vietnamese rice products to build their image and gain shares on the global market. 

Ho Chi Minh City’s consumer price index (CPI) in September decreased slightly by 0.47 % from August and 0.99 % against the same month last year, the municipal Statistics Office announced on September 22. 

Hanoi’s consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.1%  in September compared to the previous month and up 0.34%  from the same period last year.

(VOV) - India has decided to levy safeguard duties of 20% for 200 days on hot rolled flat products of non- alloy and other alloy steel in coils of a width of 600mm or more.

Garment producers now have a new strategy to improve both brand recognition and sales – selling through super-markets.

Vietnamese semiconductor companies will have an opportunity to introduce their businesses to global producers during a business mission that finishes on September 23.

An apartment project that meets the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) standards, the US’s most popular and widely-used green building rating system globally, will be implemented for the first time in Vietnam. 

The General Department of Customs said late last week no chicken has been imported from the US at the low price of VND12,000 (US$0.58) per kilo.

The dollar–dong exchange rates have eased at domestic commercial banks, following a decision by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) to keep its interest rates steady.

(VOV) - The logistics and transportation industry in Vietnam is highly competitive with roughly 80% of the market controlled by 25 large multinational firms, said speakers at a recent seminar.

After five years of implementation of the General Plan to Develop Electronic Commerce 2011-15, e-commerce has contributed greatly to the country's socio-economic growth.

(VOV) - Vietnamese fresh fruit such as litchi, longan, dragon fruit, rambutan and mango are slowly overcoming obstacles and finding their way into markets around the globe.

Vietnamese fuel traders on September 18 increased retail gasoline prices for the first time after five consecutive cuts over the last three months, following the global upward trend.

Vietnam’s real estate market has been heating up with a rapidly increasing number of purchases made by not only locals but also foreigners and overseas Vietnamese keen to get on the property ladder. 

The instant noodle market has become saturated after a long period of hot development. However, investors are still pouring more money into the sector.

Businesses and analysts have questioned the State Bank of Vietnam’s (SBV) statement that it would not devalue the dong any further until the end of 2015. 

Importers of electronics products are weighing spiking prices weeks after the devaluation of the Vietnam dong against the US dollar, which is claimed to have pushed up the prices of imports denominated in the dollar.

Vietnam’s real estate market has been heating up with a rapidly increasing number of purchases made not only by locals, but also foreigners and overseas Vietnamese who are keen to get on the property ladder.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) issued Decision No. 1844/QD-NHNN on September 14 to officially approve the merger between the Southern Bank and Sacombank.

Vietnam is considered a land of opportunities where consumers now have more power and willingness to spend, according to a recent report released by the global performance measurement company Nielsen.

The Ministry of Finance spoke with Korean firms late last week to provide latest updates in tax and customs policies and heard complaints faced by businesses during the implementation.

Domestic and foreign retailers are mulling over plans to develop a range of convenience store chains across Vietnam, in hopes of meeting rising consumer demand with this high-potential business model.

Foreigners buying or selling houses in Vietnam are required to carry out transactions through banks in the country and not in cash, the central bank has decreed.

(VOV) - The Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced that it officially opens door to Vietnamese mango enter to the market as of September 17.

(VOV) - The latest statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) show that in the eight months leading up to September shrimp exports spiralled downwards 17.5% year-on-year to US$4.13 billion.

A book guiding the organisation and operation of the distribution system in the European Union (EU) was introduced to a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on September 10.