Vietnamese products are facing fierce competition from Thailand imports in the local market as Thai companies increasingly expand their presence in the country.

VOV.VN - Agriculture is poised to drive a new era of economic growth for Vietnam, if the nation focuses on revolutionizing how smallholder farms are operated and implements needed institutional reforms, say experts.

The 90 million strong domestic market holds the potential for the garment and textile sector to increase its revenue.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on February 17 announced the reference rate for the Vietnam dong against the US dollar as VND21,895 per dollar, up VND11 compared with the previous day. 

VOV.VN - Chau Thanh Longan Co-operative has supplied exporters with 100 tons of Edor longan to ship to the US.

Exports of some new products such as charcoal and wood pellets have witnessed high demand in niche markets, opening opportunities for Vietnamese companies.

Loans pouring into the real estate sector are expected to be tightened given that the sector is said to be experiencing robust growth.

Though there is no sign yet of the price "fever" that periodically marks the Vietnamese property market or a bubble, the market remains a hot topic for analysts and the media.

VOV.VN - The 8th International Exhibition of Shipbuilding, Marine Technology, and Transportation (VietShip 2016) will take place at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on February 24-26.

After posting a record growth of 55 percent last year, Vietnam's automobile sales will continue to grow strong this year, albeit at a lower rate, news website VnMedia reported on February 9, citing local businesses.