Hanoi will also boost the mobilisation and efficient use of resources, continue to restructure budget spending, improve the quality of and effectively use human resources, promote innovation, strongly apply and develop science and technology, accelerate administrative reform, maintain citizen reception and the settlement of complaints and denunciations, and strengthen inspections of and prevent corruption and wastefulness, he added. … [Read more...] about Hanoi launches socio-economic development tasks for 2021
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Deputy PM to attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
The retreat is the opening event of the ASEAN Chairmanship Year of Brunei in 2021 with the theme “We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper”. At the event, ASEAN foreign ministers will discuss a wide range of issues, including the implementation of outcomes of the 37th ASEAN Summit that took place in November 2020 in Hanoi, and major tasks and priorities of the grouping in 2021, as well as issues of the association’s external relations and regional and international matters of common concern. Earlier, speaking at the first press conference of the Foreign Ministry in 2021, Hang said that 2020 witnessed special and unprecedented things. Along with socio-economic and traditional security issues, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed widespread and deep impacts on all aspects of life at global level and on each country and people. She affirmed that in this context, with the consensus and efforts of the whole political system and people, Vietnam gained encouraging achievements in … [Read more...] about Deputy PM to attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
Hanoi strives to become creative city in region
Chief Representative of UN Habitat Vietnam Dr. Nguyen Quang said that urbanisation brings in many opportunities for local residents, but creates a lot of big challenges, including those involved in poverty and inequality. The final goal of a smart city is to improve the quality of life, increase the efficiency of human resources and natural resources, and connect the government and people, Quang added./. VNA … [Read more...] about Hanoi strives to become creative city in region
3.6 trillion VND to be invested in Tay Ninh port cluster
Photo for illustration The 259.22-ha project comprises a logistics centre, an inland container depot and Tay Ninh general port. It will form a synchronous infrastructure and transport network, cut time for goods shipments and logistics costs, and contribute to socio-economic development in the region. … [Read more...] about 3.6 trillion VND to be invested in Tay Ninh port cluster
Phu Quoc island city draws $16.5 billion in investment
Phu Quoc ahead of becoming first Vietnamese island city With Phu Quoc district poised to become the country’s first island city from March 1 following its recognition as a new city in Kien Giang Province, let’s discover the city before it becomes an important national landmark. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc island city draws $16.5 billion in investment