The Vietnamese Government is set to rein in the role of the State in the economy and encourage private sector-led growth.This move is due to the country’s rising public debt and State-owned enterprises dominating the development and management of infrastructure projects.The information is evaluated by Asian Development Bank in its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Monitor report that tracks the development of the PPP business environment across ADB member countries and provides insights for governments on structuring a sound environment for PPPs.This is the first edition of the report, which will be released annually. It surveyed nine countries in the region, including Bangladesh, China, India and Indonesia, as well as Kazakhstan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam. It will be expanded to include additional countries in subsequent annual editions.The report aims to benefit both policymakers and investors by providing in-depth information and data on the … [Read more...] about ADB launches report on progress of PPP environment
Environment
“Hand in hand for a green environment” in Bac Ninh province
The program aims to raise awareness about environmental protection among pupils and guide them to protect the environment through simple actions in daily life; contributing to the movement of creating a green - clean - modern environment in the country. At the ceremony, Director of Canon's Que Vo factory Eiji Yasuda said: "Vietnam has been ranked among the five countries likely to be most affected by climate change, such as droughts, floods, and storm tides. From urban to rural area, the environment is currently facing lot of concerns. Environmental protection is the cause of the whole society, the right as well responsibility of state agencies, organizations, households and individuals”.Photos: ATPBy participating in the event, pupils (3rd, 4th, 5th grade) get basic knowledge of real environment situation in Vietnam as well as in the whole world via vivid images and legends. Canon staffs also guide pupils protect the environment following 3R - an effective environmental … [Read more...] about “Hand in hand for a green environment” in Bac Ninh province
Monitoring the water environment with solar technology
The station has the shape of a float which can easily move to many different positions when necessary to serve monitoring. It can measure many different parameters: dissolved oxygen, pH, ORP, electricity conductivity, turbidity, chlorine, temperature and suspended solids content.By analyzing the indexes from the monitoring station, environment management agencies are informed about unusual changes of water quality so as to make reasonable decisions to protect the water environment and prevent accidents. Source Vietnamnet … [Read more...] about Monitoring the water environment with solar technology
Experts discuss Vietnam’s business environment at int’lly attended forum
More than 300 international and local company leaders, policymakers, experts, scholars and students gathered for a colloquium in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss the international business environment in Vietnam on Wednesday.Among the attendees were Dr. Nguyen Sy Dung, former deputy head of the Office of National Assembly, Ha Thu Thanh, CEO of Deloitte Vietnam, and Blair Fowler, CEO of Renaissance Hotel Saigon.The speakers addressed Vietnam’s current business environment, managing across cultures, business culture and ethics, free trade agreements, and other major international business themes relating to Vietnam.The event, hosted by RMIT University Vietnam, aimed to explore different views from industry experts, policy makers, and academics on the issues and challenges facing international business in Vietnam, according to Dr. Nguyen Quang Trung, the event’s organizer.“For the past two decades, Vietnam has been one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and has … [Read more...] about Experts discuss Vietnam’s business environment at int’lly attended forum
ASEAN navies cooperate to protect marine environment
NDO/VNA – The 11th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM-11) opened in Pattaya city, Thailand, on November 19, themed “Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment.” >>> Vietnamese navy joins first ASEAN multilateral naval exercise Opening the event, Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Navy Admiral Naris Pratoomsuwan said that the ANCM-11 is an important forum for ASEAN navies to exchange viewpoints, discuss different issues, seek cooperation opportunities, and explore common interests.ASEAN navies need to reach a mutual understanding through diverse activities in order to increase their coordination capability, and protect and preserve the marine environment, which is an important issue, he added.In his speech, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy Rear Admiral Pham Hoai Nam said that the marine environment is currently facing non-traditional challenges. Four major challenges to the marine environment are pollution from the mainland and … [Read more...] about ASEAN navies cooperate to protect marine environment