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Tay Ninh (VNA) – Representatives from the People’s Committee, People's Council and Fatherland Front Committee of southwestern Tay Ninh province on April 8 presented gifts to Khmer people in Tan Chau district on the occasion of the ethnic minority group’s Chol Chnam Thmay (New Year) festival. In the recent time, local authorities have been following guidelines set by the Party, and policies and laws of the State, especially those related to ethnic affairs, while respecting and guaranteeing people's right to freedom of religion and belief. Socio-economic development programmes and projects implemented in Tay Ninh have brought practical benefits to the Khmer community. Chol Chnam Thmay is one of the most important festivals of the Khmer people. It usually lasts three days and is celebrated primarily in pagodas. The festival demonstrates the Khmer people’s aspirations to move on from the old year and look forward to a … [Read more...] about Tay Ninh officials visit Khmer community on Chol Chnam Thmay festival

Under a National Assembly resolution, the compensation payment and construction of a resettlement area for those relocated by Long Thanh Airport's construction were split into a separate project managed by the Dong Nai People's Committee. The government has approved a budget of nearly VND23 trillion ($991.37 million) for this project. … [Read more...] about Disburse Long Thanh Airport funds within the year: PM

A novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) task force under Ho Chi Minh City’s Road and Rail Police division (PC08) was patrolling near an exit of Tan Son Nhat’s domestic terminal on Wednesday afternoon when they pulled over a pickup truck carrying several unmarked boxes containing thousands of face masks. … [Read more...] about 10,000 face masks seized near Ho Chi Minh City airport

In terms of investor equity, according to the estimation of the project feasibility study report and bidding document, it is 20 per cent of total investment capital, while the service price at the starting period is VND1,500 ($0.065) per passenger car unit per kilometre, before increasing to VND3,400 ($0.147). Furthermore the state counter-funding for the project, which is among the concerns of foreign investors, is ensured. … [Read more...] about Equal opportunities for PPP project contenders

Due to this fear of risks, the banking system has reduced credits for BOT and build-transfer (BT) transport ­ventures. According to statistics from the State Bank of ­Vietnam, as of April 29, 2019, credits for both types fell 3.43 per cent from the same period last year to make up 1.39 per cent of the total outstanding loans of the economy to VND103.57 ­trillion ($4.5 billion). Some banks even said that they have no plans to offer loans to BOT and BT projects this year. … [Read more...] about Build-operate-transfer ventures look for boost