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 set to make domestic livestock more competitive
HCM CITY — The HCM City Department of Agriculture and Rural Development unveiled on Thursday a project to improve competitiveness and food safety for the livestock industry. … [Read more...] about Project set to make domestic livestock more competitive
Central hub seeks funding approval for gov’t headquarter
An estimated budget of $55 million to build the Danang Administrative Center has been submitted to the National Department of Planning and Investment for approval. A source told Thanh Nien that the estimate is expected to pass with ease at the authorities’ examination since it is reasonable and affordable. The project management had worked alongside design agency Mooyoung – a Korean firm – to modify and cut costs from the initial proposal. According to the submitted plan, construction will begin in the fourth quarter of this year and slated for completion in 2011. The city’s Board of Investment Preparation for Construction Plans has proposed that the 34-story center be the center of Danang’s administrative bodies, including its People’s Committee, People’ Council and departments and services In response to public concern with project’s expenses, a city official, who wished to remain anonymous, said that the income would be gather … [Read more...] about Central hub seeks funding approval for gov’t headquarter