Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Public investment will focus on key national projects with important roles in enhancing regional links and creating new drivers and room for economic growth, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has said. Last year saw the highest public investment disbursement rate in 2016-2020 as the Government identified public investment as a major driver for growth in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Planning and Investment estimated the public investment disbursement rate would reach more than 90 percent of the plan as of the end January 31 (the deadline for disbursement of 2020 public investment), compared to 73.3 percent of 2017, 66.8 percent of 2018 and 67.46 percent of 2019. There were 17 ministries, central-level agencies and 17 localities with disbursement rates of more than 80 percent as of December 31, 2020. However, 13 ministries and central-level agencies and five localities had disbursement rates below 60 percent. … [Read more...] about Public investment will focus on key projects: Minister
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VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 21
“It is expected to grow again around 7 percent this year because Vietnam signed recently several free trade agreements such as the European Union -Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement and the newly-concluded United Kingdom-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA),” he told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s reporter in Jakarta. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 21
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
“While applications of 4IR technologies will help the country move up the value chain in products and services, Vietnam should consider new approaches to ensure inclusion and social protection for entry-level workers, especially those at risk of job displacement, and those who need upskilling,” said Andrew Jeffries, country director for Vietnam of ADB. “Adequate and timely investments in skills development can help the country not only to harness the potential of 4IR to increase productivity but also ensure that 4IR will benefit workers at large.” … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
Community-based organisations make significant contributions to HIV/AIDS response
At the event, four comprehensive cooperation agreements were also signed, including one between Khánh Hòa Province’s Centre for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control and LIFE, a Public Outpatient Clinic of District 1 in HCM City and community organisation G3VN, Việt Hưng Garment Joint Stock Company and CBO experts, and another between the EasyCare Network and Galant Clinic in HCM City. … [Read more...] about Community-based organisations make significant contributions to HIV/AIDS response
50MWp solar power plant inaugurated in Binh Dinh province
In addition, its investment partner NSN Construction and Engineering JSC is a pioneering general contractor in the field of building renewable energy plants, with more than 350MWp of solar power projects implemented nationwide. NSN has 17 years of experience in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, with strong financial, technical, and managerial potential. … [Read more...] about 50MWp solar power plant inaugurated in Binh Dinh province