(VOVworld) – Agriculture is contributing more than 20% of Vietnam’s GDP, accounting for up to one quarter of the national exports revenue, and creating jobs for half of the workforce with 65% of them in rural areas. Over the years, agriculture has been a foundation of Vietnam’s economy.

(VOVworld) – 2013 was a challenging year for the Vietnamese economy in which bad debts, frozen real estate market, and enterprises’ inventories continued to affect the country. In such circumstances, Government policies on macro-economic management have contributed to the Vietnamese economy’s achievements over the year.

(VOVworld) – Although Vietnam still faces many difficulties, the country has made remarkable achievements in foreign direct investment or FDI – over 2013. One of the biggest changes has been in the nation’s investment structure with more focus on high-tech projects which are in line with Vietnam’s economic restructuring and development.

(VOVworld) – The Vietnamese government’s management efforts in 2013 have led to its economic restructuring achieving initial results and increasing the economy’s efficiency. VOV’s To Tuan reviews the process.

(VOVworld) – Playing a key role in Vietnam’s socio-economic development strategy, the Mekong River Delta is the country’s largest agriculture and seafood production hub.

(VOVworld) – Despite abundant resources in Vietnam’s northern mountain provinces including land, forests, biosphere, and minerals, many are classified as the country’s most disadvantaged. Under the recent new rural development program, lots of mountain districts have developed larger fields and restructured crops to boost local economic growth and reduce poverty. Luc Yen district in Yen Bai province is a good example.

(VOVworld) – Aquatic exports have recently recovered and even prospered despite the fact that exports of agricultural produce still face many difficulties. The exports of several key items including shrimp and tra fish have improved, contributing to Vietnam’s total turnover.

(VOVworld) – E-customs has brought practical benefits for enterprises and met the requirements of the government’s administrative procedure reforms. According to Vietnam General Department of Customs, the 10-month-old e-customs pilot program has helped to modernize the sector and make import-export activities more efficient.

(VOVworld) – In recent years, the Middle East and North African markets have emerged as potential destinations for Vietnamese exporters. Although two-way trade turnover has increased remarkably, the rise isn’t on par with the advantages of each side. How to maximize the available strengths for mutual development tops the concerns of both Vietnamese policy makers, managers, and entrepreneurs.

(VOVworld) – With a total investment capital of more than 9 billion USD, Nghi Son Oil Refinery in Nghi Son Economic Zone, Thanh Hoa province is Vietnam’s biggest ever foreign direct investment project. This project and 15 billion USD of new FDI so far this year show that Vietnam remains an attractive destination for investors.