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
People working in customer contact positions should wear masks properly, limit handshakes and keep a distance of about one metre when in contact with customers. People should not enter service areas if they show signs of fever or cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue or are in home quarantine following the request of health authorities. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 21
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
According to reports by the Japanese media outlet, the Communist Party's economic tool of choice, the five-year plan, puts the technology sector at the centre of Vietnamese ambitions to become an upper-middle-income country by 2025. In an effort to meet this goal, Vietnam recorded a handful of high-profile investments last year, including Pegatron, a supplier for Apple and Samsung, and LG Electronics, which relies on the Vietnamese market for its vehicle and smartphone businesses. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
50MWp solar power plant inaugurated in Binh Dinh province
After nearly six months of construction and installation, withstanding weather challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic, My Hiep Solar Power Plant was officially energised on December 11, 2020. The plant is expected to provide the national grid with 82 million kWh of electricity a year, contributing to reducing CO2 emissions to the environment by about 54,000 tonnes a year. … [Read more...] about 50MWp solar power plant inaugurated in Binh Dinh province
Experts predict positive outlook for Viet Nam’s tourism post-COVID
“With several projects still moving forward in the country, not only in the tourism industry but also in other industries, and the relocation of international manufacturing companies to Viet Nam, the demand for human resources will be a big challenge and reinforce that our people are the most valuable asset,” Douglas said. —VNS … [Read more...] about Experts predict positive outlook for Viet Nam’s tourism post-COVID