Tourism property market picks up

The tourism property market has been hot this year with many new projects and increasing transaction volumes, insiders said.

Ha Noi has plan to raise H2 exports The capital city has developed a plan to promote exports after it saw a fall in exports in the first half of 2015, according to an official.

Uptick in exports to key African nations Viet Nam's exports to major African markets recorded high growth over the past five months of this year, the Vietnam Economic News reports.

Thai Nguyen seeks $2.6 billion in FDI The northern province of Thai Nguyen has set a target of reaching US$2.6 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2015, the Vietnam Economic News (VEN) reports.

Footwear sector takes steps into New Year A successful 2014 and the promise of bigger export opportunities has given the domestic leather and footwear industry the confidence to set a US$14 billion export target for this year.

Mekong farming credit increases Credit for the agricultural sector in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta region has made significant improvements, the Vietnam Economic News reported.

Vietnamese tea exports to reach $245m in 2014 Viet Nam is expected to earn US$245 million from tea exports by year-end because of efforts to accelerate trade promotion, reorganise production and improve product quality.

VN sees $1.4b trade surplus with Australia Viet Nam experienced a trade surplus of about US$1.4 billion in the past nine months with Australia, thereby making it Viet Nam's largest export market in the Oceania region.

FTAs open door for plastics firms Free trade agreements (FTAs) have opened up opportunities for Vietnamese plastic makers to expand their exports, according to a report in the Vietnam Economic News.

Give people direct stake in ASEAN unity Every student knew the name ASEAN, but most did not know much else. They did not know much about its history, its aims and so on. Some of the students could not even list all the member states that make up the bloc.