A consultation workshop on the risk mapping results of rural infrastructure with flash floods and landslides has just been held in Hanoi . The workshop, which was held on August 26 by the Agricultural Project Management Board under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, attracted participation from international and domestic organizations, ministries, institutes, universities, local authorities as well as leading experts. The event is a part of activities implemented by the project “Promoting Climate Resilient Infrastructure in Northern Mountain Provinces of Vietnam” (2012 - 2016) funded by the Global Environment Facilities through the United Nations Development Programme and Asian Development Bank. Carried out from January 2016 to August 2016, the risk mapping serves to point out the vulnerability of rural infrastructure and risks of these works under the influences of flash floods and landslides as well as impacts of climate change. The mapping is based … [Read more...] about Rural infrastructure vulnerability assessment discussed in Hanoi
Climate resilient infrastructure development facility
ADB gives US$112 mln. loan for Vietnam’s agriculture development
The Government of Vietnam and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed on March 7 in Ha Noi two loan agreements totaling nearly US$112 million to help Vietnam enhance climate smart agriculture and aid effectiveness. State Bank of Vietnam's Governor Nguyen Van Binh represented the Government and ADB Country Director for Vietnam Tomoyuki Kimura represented ADB at the signing ceremony. Agriculture is the largest contributor of the national green house gas (GHG) emissions with a proportion of 50%, of which livestock raising causes 35% of the GHG emissions. Although livestock production contributes to poverty reduction and economic prosperity in rural areas, the growing number of farmers and medium-to-large-scale enterprises in livestock farming is increasingly putting stress on the environment. The two loan agreements aim at enhancing low carbon agriculture development and strengthening the Government's capacity to better startup, prepare and implement ADB-financed … [Read more...] about ADB gives US$112 mln. loan for Vietnam’s agriculture development
Statement on sustained recovery, development
Statement on joint response to climate change Summit debates ASEAN's goals Brunei supports VN as ASEAN chair Viet Nam lifts ties with Asian nations ASEAN 'to help global economy' ASEAN finance ministers eye growth of 4.9% to 5.6% Co-operation and ties with Brunei 'to be expanded' Strong ASEAN community up to members, says PM Nation backed by AIPA Women, children progress assured US$120b pledged to 'keep stability' Deputy PM notes summit's significance ASEAN economic officials review plan Commission to back rights of women, children We, the Heads of State/Government of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), met in Ha Noi, Viet Nam on 7-9 April 2010 for the 16th ASEAN Summit. We discussed the situation of the global economy and were pleased to note that it is showing signs of recovery from the global financial and economic crisis although this recovery is expected to be slow. Nonetheless, we believe that ASEAN's inherent dynamism will help the region sustain its … [Read more...] about Statement on sustained recovery, development
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA): Expect to closely cooperate with Vietnam to develop economy
Relating to ODA and JICA's contribution to Vietnam over the past 15 years, a reporter from the CPV had a talk with Chief Representative of JICA Vietnam Office, Motonori Tsuno. Reporter: What has JICA contributed to Vietnam's socio-economic development over the past few years? Mr. Motonori Tsuno: Japan started project cooperation through ODA loans, technical assistance and grant aid in Vietnam since 1993. Japan's ODA has strongly focused on infrastructure development, contributing to economic growth of Vietnam through attracting foreign and domestic direct investment. Many completed projects have been put into use and showing positive impacts on the Vietnamese socio-economy, such as the transport network in northern part of Vietnam including National Highway No. 5 (Hanoi- Hai Phong), No. 10 (Hai Phong- Quang Ninh), No. 18 (Hanoi- Quang Ninh), Bai Chay and Binh bridges, Hai Phong and Cai Lan seaports; the Hai Van Tunnel in the central region of Vietnam... Tan Son Nhat … [Read more...] about Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA): Expect to closely cooperate with Vietnam to develop economy
Gov’t figures out key tasks for 2018 (part I)
The following is the first part: STT Tasks Line ministries Coordinators Deadlines I Enhancing macro-economic stability, controlling inflation, ensuring major balances of the economy, accelerating fast and sustainable growth 1 Comprehensively and flexibly regulate monetary tools to stabilize the monetary market, contributing to control inflation and create favorable conditions for credit organizations to reduce lending rates The State Bank of Viet Nam … [Read more...] about Gov’t figures out key tasks for 2018 (part I)