The Vietnamese market has seen an increasing amount of Japanese goods winning locals’ predilection.

The likely gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 6.8 percent and improved business climate are among the highlights of Vietnam’s economy in 2018, experts said.

Vietnam’s tra fish export value has exceeded 2 billion USD for the first time, with the figure hitting 2.05 billion USD in the first 11 months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 27.4 percent, according to the General Department of Customs.

Considerable efforts have been made by the entire political system, sectors and localities to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as required by the European Commission.

The Airport Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) hit a milestone last weekend as it welcomed the 100 millionth passenger arriving at its network of airport across the country this year.

Vietnam’s e-commerce market is predicted to boom in the near future, given that 53 percent of the population uses the internet and nearly 54 million people use smartphones.

The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 22,787 VND/USD on the morning of December 18, up by 4 VND from December 17.

An article published by US magazine Forbes has recently considered Vietnam as the hottest investment destination in Asia.

Quy Nhon Port in the central province of Binh Dinh handled its 8 millionth tonne of goods this year on December 16, a yearly record for the port.

Authorities of the northern province of Vinh Phuc always support and create the most favourable conditions for Italian firms, especially those operating in producing hi-tech auto accessories and components,to expand investmentin the locality, a local leading official has said.

Vietnamese shares are forecast to rise at a slower pace over the last two weeks of the year amid worries about volatile global markets and falling domestic purchases despite the upcoming quarterly earnings season.

The State Bank of Vietnam continued to raise the daily reference exchange rate on December 17, the first day of the week, to 22,783 VND/USD, 5 VND higher than the rate on the last day of previous week (December 14).

The Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines)’s container shipping centre will be put into operation on December 17, said Vinalines Deputy General Director Do Thi Ngoc Trang.

From a barren and arid land, the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone in the central province of Quang Nam has made itself a fertile area for industrial development, according to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Start-ups should grasp market trends and make solid preparations in terms of planning and resources to ensure their future success, said participants at the Vietnam Young Leaders Forum in Ho Chi Minh City on December 14.

A scientific seminar to offer strategic forecasts about the future of the Vietnamese digital economy took place in Hanoi on December 14.

Vietnam’s Sun Group inaugurated the first five-star international boutique hotel Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery by Sofitel in Sa Pa resort district, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on December 15.

CEO of budget carrier Vietjet Air Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has been the first Vietnamese person to be named in the 2018 Bloomberg 50 (B50) list, which honours 50 icons and innovators changing the global business landscape in the past year.

Kon Tum is calling for capable investors and firms to run long-term business in the Central Highlands province and accompany local authorities in developing the green economy, protecting the environment and combating climate change, a local official said.

Young entrepreneurs and leaders from the ASEAN member nations and those from the Republic of Korea, Japan and China - the dialogue partner countries of the group, joined a discussion on experience, opportunities and challenges in hi-tech agriculture startups.