Economy

13/12/2011

Vietnam is to fulfill rice export target of 7 million tons this year

2011 continues to be a successful year for Vietnam’s rice exports in both volumes and revenues. Farmers have made record profits from rice cultivation, and during the final months of this year, Vietnam has signed additional contracts to export rice. With such positive indicators, Vietnam is poised to export 7 million tons for this year.

07/12/2011

Vietnam develops a brand for its tea

Ranking 5th in the world in production, Vietnam now exports tea to 110 countries and territories. But 95% of its tea is exported as raw material only. Vietnam is finally recognizing a need to develop a marketing brand for its specialty.

01/12/2011

Vietnam tightens public investment

The Vietnamese government is continuing its policy of strict control over public investment. Ministries and provinces have been instructed to cut down public investment while involving other economic sectors to invest in socio-economic development projects.