VietNamNet Bridge - Bitexco, a major real estate developer, has asked the Quang Ninh provincial authorities to give it the concession to manage Ha Long Bay, a World Natural Heritage site. … [Read more...] about Property developer seeks to manage Ha Long Bay for 50 years
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Construction project management rules to be strengthened
HA NOI — All construction projects in Ha Noi, irrespective of capital sources and investment models, were expected to be managed more comprehensively, Chairman of the city's People's Committee Nguyen The Thao affirmed on Thursday. Thao said that the committee was drafting the new regulations on investment and construction management in the city in order to address ongoing problems related to the sector; fill in loop-holes in State management of construction and investment; and raise responsibilities of State agencies and investors. The city was trying to implement a "one-stop" investment procedure, but investors were still having to seek appraisal from departments and agencies, Thao said. Many investors were applying for building permission, then changing the use of the land to other unauthorised purposes, and some were damaging the environment. A failure to provide infrastructure for new urban areas was also a matter of concern, he added. These problems were harming the city … [Read more...] about Construction project management rules to be strengthened
PM seeks urban management cooperation from Berlin
Hanoi Times - Vietnam hopes to boost ties between Hanoi and Berlin, Germany, particularly in urban planning and management, natural landscape protection and tourism development.PM Dung made the call for closer cooperation during a meeting with Berlin's Governor and Mayor Klaus Wowereit on March 7. He said the two countries' relationship would be enhanced in a partnership for sustainable development across all fields. The PM asked the local government to assist the Vietnamese community in their study and business to enable them to integrate into life in Germany. Mayor Wowereit said his city is willing to assist in urban infrastructure development in Vietnam's localities.Earlier in the day, the Vietnamese PM paid a courtesy visit to German President Horst Koehler and received Parliamentary President Norbert Lammert. At his meetings with the two German leaders, PM Dung said bilateral cooperation in culture, education, and science and technology has seen strong development, citing … [Read more...] about PM seeks urban management cooperation from Berlin
Project management education critical for Vietnam
Project management education critical for Vietnam Thao Nguyen By Thao Nguyen in HCMC Over the last 20 years Vietnam has signed some US$63 billion in overseas development assistance (ODA), with about two-thirds used for infrastructure projects. Apart from the ample source of finance, the country is also in dire need of expertise in project management aligned to international conventions as required by international donors for Vietnam. World Bank Country Director for Vietnam Victoria Kwakwa, speaking at the 20th anniversary celebration of cooperation with the country in Hanoi on October 17, said the socioeconomic progress the country had made partly with ODA over the last two decades was remarkable. However, the partnerships and financing sources were changing, she said, adding that the experience of other middle-income countries showed that ODA partnerships would need to deepen their focus on ideas, knowledge, and solutions. Speaking at the same event, the Japanese ambassador to … [Read more...] about Project management education critical for Vietnam
How many oil refinery projects will survive?
Vietnam is believed to be a good place for setting up oil refineries, as the country still has to import petroleum products to meet the increasingly high demand. However, investors have been advised to think carefully before making investment decisions in Vietnam. The Khang Thong Group has reportedly signed with STFE group and Thai PTTES--a contract on technical designing for an oil refinery with the expected capacity of 12 million tons per annum, expected to be located in Nhon Hoi Economic Zone in Binh Dinh province. As such, the list of the oil refinery projects has been extended. Partners for joint ventures - where to find? According to Nguyen Van Thuyet of the Nghi Son Oil Refinery Complex project management board, Vietnam’s oil and gas industry remains a fledgling; therefore, setting up joint ventures with foreign partners is always the thing Vietnamese investors want However, it is not easy to find out foreign partners to form up joint ventures which can run oil … [Read more...] about How many oil refinery projects will survive?