New rules press VAMC to be more transparent; Steel production falls in January; Retail sales on upward trend in first two months; Draft law proposes new fat tax on carbonated soft drinks; FPT says will make vigorous steps abroad

 VietNamNet Bridge – A lot of Japanese investors in Thailand now tend to relocate their factories to Vietnam. However, only the labor intensive production workshops would be set up here.

A lot of mistakes were made in the past, leading the failure of the plans on the development of many key industries. The supporting industries, therefore, cannot grow up.

 Huge potential for cooperation with Middle East, North Africa; Garment and textile exports to reach US$19 billion; 11 export items surpass US$2 billion; Gazprom considers liquefied gas provision to Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese investors, aware of plenty of opportunities in Vietnam, are coming in droves here but are also vexed over numerous hindrances in the country, heard the Vietnam-Japan Economic Summit in Hanoi

 Vietnam's seaport system to be adjusted; Tra fish exports to EU down by 12.8 percent; Vietnam, RoK SMEs boost cooperation; Opportunities and challenges for farm exports

 VietNamNet Bridge – Experts and high-ranking officials from Vietnam and Japan will gather together at a meeting next Thursday in Hanoi to discuss how Japan can get involved in Vietnam’s industrialization strategy.

VietNamNet Bridge – The picture of foreign direct investment in 2012 exhibits two distinct bright and dark segments. While the bright color should be further highlighted, the dark one needs to be removed

 VietNamNet Bridge – Rising wages in Vietnam are prompting many foreign investors in labour-intensive industries to look to other countries with cheaper labour cost to make investments.