On the same day, city’s leaders also visited wounded soldier Vo Thi Tam in Go Vap District. The female soldier served in the army in many years and was one of the political prisoners of Con Dao prison. Ms. Tam was granted the title of "Hero of the People's Armed Forces" in 2011. … [Read more...] about HCMC’s leaders offer Tet gifts to wounded soldiers, needy people
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Global finance centre reboot on the cards
When a financial centre is completed, it could further facilitate their ability to invest in the country. The foremost priority, Lambert added, is to develop a clear, convincing strategy for the financial centre and one that offers the country competitive advantages over existing regional and international financial centres. Thus, governmental priorities will very much depend on the direction of the strategy. … [Read more...] about Global finance centre reboot on the cards
Reshuffle underway to further stimulate revival of economy
According to the Ministry of Finance, as of the end of 2020, nearly VND390 trillion ($16.95 billion), equivalent to 82.8 per cent of the plan allocated, was disbursed, while the figure as of end-November was VND329.9 trillion ($14.3 billion) only, equalling 70.1 per cent. This is the highest ratio of disbursement in 2016-2020 – with 80.3 per cent in 2016, 73.3 per cent in 2017, 66.87 per cent in 2018, and 67.46 per cent in 2019. Most of the capital has been invested in infrastructure works. … [Read more...] about Reshuffle underway to further stimulate revival of economy
Hanoians shrug off smog as new normal
On January 18, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to increase air quality surveys and warnings for residents when the air became highly toxic and to implement a plan on improving air quality for the 2021-2025 period. … [Read more...] about Hanoians shrug off smog as new normal
Việt Nam ready to contribute to CLMV co-operation: Prime Minister
On transportation, the four nations will work to build missing roads in their transport connectivity, upgrade sections in the North-South Economic Corridor, East-West Economic Corridor and South Economic Corridor, accelerate construction of the Vientiane-Hà Nội expressway and study building a road running through Myanmar, Laos and Việt Nam. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam ready to contribute to CLMV co-operation: Prime Minister
