(VOVworld) – Vietnam is the world’s second largest coffee exporter and leads the world in Robusta production and export. But Vietnam’s exported coffee remains in the form of unprocessed beans with no added value. This is an issue the government and the coffee sector are paying close attention to, hoping to improve the brand of Vietnamese coffee.

(VOVworld) – With abundant workforce, Vietnam often ranks high in ASEAN Skills competitions. But Vietnam’s labor productivity remains lower than several other countries in the region. Improving labor productivity has received much attention from Vietnamese agencies and sectors, especially now that Vietnam is fully participating in the ASEAN Economic Community.

(VOVworld) – Last year foreign direct investment in real estate accounted for 40% of Vietnam’s total investment. Real estate came second to processing and manufacturing in FDI attraction. Thanks to various favorable conditions for the development of the real estate sector in Vietnam, this year the sector will remain an attractive investment channel among foreign investors.

(VOVworld) – With increasing contributions to the GDP in recent years, the private sector is playing a more and more important role in the national economy. Promoting the sector is one of the Vietnamese government’s main tasks in the future to strengthen the economy.

(VOVworld) – In recent years, Ho Chi Minh City has made a great deal of investment in building high tech parks to try to create a breakthrough in socio-economic development and international integration. The success so far suggests the city is moving in the right direction.

(VOVworld) – Fruit growing is the strong point of the Mekong River Delta thanks to its rich soil and good weather. To export fruits more profitably, the local agricultural sector is paying close attention to improving product quality and building brands.

(VOVworld) – Increased investment in the support sector is the core of Vietnam’s economic policy in 2015. To develop a true support industry, Vietnam is trying to create breakthroughs in investment attraction in the sector on top of building an open legal corridor.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam achieved an economic growth of 5.98% last year, exceeding the 5.8% target set by the National Assembly. This year, the government has targeted a 6.2% growth. Despite global and domestic difficulties, a number of positive factors have been recorded which could help Vietnam reach that goal.

(VOVworld) – Despite negative impacts of the global and domestic economy last year and China’s illegal placement of its oil rig Haiyang 981 in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, Vietnam’s tourism sector achieved stable growth by expanding key markets and stimulating domestic demand. 2014 was also a successful year for Vietnam’s hospitality industry.

VOVworld)- Vietnamese exports earned a record 150 billion USD in 2014 giving a big boost to the national economy. VOV reporter Chung Thuy reviews Vietnam’s export achievements in 2014.