(VOVworld) – A model encouraging farmers to contribute land to help businesses expand production has proven a success in attracting investment in smart agriculture. Ha Nam, an agricultural province in the northern delta, has taken the lead in this field.

(VOVworld) – In recent years, the movement calling on the Vietnamese to prioritize made-in-Vietnam goods has helped domestic enterprises identify the potential and strength of the local market. The program has particularly improved product quality in order to change Vietnamese consumers’ buying habits and boost sales of local goods.

(VOVworld) – Ho Chi Minh City contributes 90% of Vietnam’s stock market value. Last year the city recorded capitalization growth of 30% and market liquidation of 24%. The authorities and businesses expect that the stock market will do better this year.

(VOVworld)-In 2016, Vietnam, for the first time, earned nearly 2 billion USD from exporting vegetables and fruits with the Mekong Delta being the main contributor. The turning-point opened a new direction for the restructuring of Vietnam’s agriculture whose key export items will include rice and fruit specialties.

(VOVworld)- The Mekong Delta’s agriculture plays a key role in national economic development but the sustainability of its production remains low and hasn’t met the requirements of a modern agriculture. The industry’s restructuring is vital and should focus on regional linking and building qualified and branded products.

(VOVworld)-Vietnam gained some key economic achievements in 2016, the first year of the new, righteous government to serve the people. It promulgated a series of measures to improve the local investment and business environment, support enterprises, and promote a start-up spirit, innovation, and creativity. This is a foundation for greater economic growth in 2017.

(VOVworld)-Established in 1997, the northern key economic region, which includes seven northern provinces, enjoys geographical and development advantages. For 20 years, the zone has driven the growth not only of the Red River Delta but of the entire country.

(VOVworld)-In 2017, Vietnam’s agriculture should exert greater efforts to overcome difficulties in the export market and ensure domestic food security despite climate change.

(VOVworld) – 2016 was observed as a National Year for Start-ups, part of a “National Program to Support an Innovative Startup Ecosystem in Vietnam by 2025”. The number of start-up businesses rose in terms of quantity and quality and more start-up funds and support centers were established.

(VOVworld)-Although Vietnam’s economy had no major breakthroughs in 2016, it managed to maintain a stable growth thanks to careful government management. We now review Vietnam’s economic picture last year.