Both the CPTPP and EVFTA trade pacts, expected to come into effect this year, are set to increase the access that Vietnamese farm produce enjoy in demanding overseas markets.

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has decided to strengthen the steering committee for Vietnam's industrialisation strategy within the framework of Vietnam-Japan cooperation.

 In the race to gain market share in retail space, many people are worried about the inferiority of domestic investors before the progress of big players from Japan and Thailand.

 Vietnam’s current development level is equivalent to that of South Korea 40 years ago, and Malaysia 20 years ago, therefore, the road ahead is very challenging, said the minister of planning and investment.

 The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) said with a young population, great potential and increasing trade growth, Vietnam is offering big opportunities for Japanese firms to expand their market.

 The Philippines Airlines (PAL) direct route linking Hanoi and Manila, scheduled to be launched on April 1, will help enhance ties between Vietnam and the Philippines.

 Localities surrounding Hanoi and HCM City, as well as the central coastal provinces are stepping up investment in economic, industrial, and urban development towards the sustainable growth of the real estate market in 2019.

 FDI firms are in dire need of highly-qualified human resources, especially after the CPTPPtook effect and more firms are choosing Vietnam to relocate their production bases in China to avoid the US-China trade spat.

 The blueprint has been in place for years to establish Vietnam`s full-fledged domestic production by 2020.

 Of China's US$36 billion in financing for coal-fired plants in 23 countries, Vietnam has second most proposed coal-fired capacity after Bangladesh, totaling 13,380MW, with the fourth most funding, totaling US$3.6 billion.

 A status upgrade may help the Vietnamese security market attract some 4.5 billion USD in investment, according to experts from the Military Bank Securities (MBS).

 The high growth would come from stable economic growth and cheap valuation of Vn-Index.

 The Ministry of Industry and Trade has decided to conduct an anti-dumping investigation into aluminium, alloy or non-alloy rods, bars and products of other shapes imported from China.

 The Tax Department of HCM City has decided to suspend its decision to collect VND3.14 trillion (US$134.8 million) from Sai Gon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (Sabeco) for the company’s special sales tax violations.

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced the 10 most outstanding achievements of the sector in 2018. 

 Vietnamese forward Nguyen Quang Hai has been named among the 10 most anticipated young stars at the 2019 Asian Cup, which is set to run from January 5 to February 1 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Industry and Trade to report on the uncontrolled development of solar power projects, according to a notice from the Government Office.

 The government will intensify inspections over not only all SOEs and state-funded projects, but also over the heads of these enterprises about how they have obeyed state regulations about privatization and divestment.

 From December 1, 2018, social insurance contribution is applicable to foreign workers instead of only Vietnamese individuals before.

 The country’s internet economy is projected to reach US$33 billion by 2025, at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25% in 2015 – 2025.