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Hanoi's key economic drivers such as investment, exports and consumption should be the focus of further promotion. Hanoi should remain an example for other cities/provinces in socio-economic development. Hanoi from above. Photo: Pham Hung/The Hanoi Times The Government Office released the Prime Minister's conclusion on the direction of the capital's development. The conclusion emphasizes Hanoi's crucial role as the national political-administrative center and an important hub for business, culture, education, science, technology, and international integration. Despite the prevailing challenges faced by the entire country, the city has shown great determination and taken decisive action to successfully contain the Covid-19 pandemic, eventually moving from a state of lockdown and social distancing to a safe and flexible adaptation. "This has enabled the recovery of socio-economic development and ensured social security," the announcement said, adding … [Read more...] about Hanoi to set example in socio-economic development

The 2022 Ha Noi Supporting Industry Fair. — VNA/VNS Photo In order to achieve the target of industrial development to reach 7-7.5 per cent this year, the capital city of Ha Noi has been implementing a series of solutions to support industrial enterprises in the locality. Data from the Ha Noi Statistics Office showed that the industrial production index (IIP) is estimated to grow by 3.3 per cent last month over the previous month and by 3.6 per cent over the same period last year. The index in the first four months of this year rose by 1.6 per cent over the same period last year. The labour utilisation index of industrial enterprises in the first four months of the year fell by 3.6 per cent over the same period last year. The city had 2,900 newly-registered enterprises last month, a year-on-year increase of 15 per cent. The city had 10,300 newly-registered enterprises in the first four months, up 13 per cent year-on-year. Talking about the 1.6 per cent growth of … [Read more...] about Ha Noi supports industrial development

At the NA's working session. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - A proposal and a verification report on the National Assembly ’s draft resolution on some specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Ho Chi Minh City were scrutinised during the ongoing fifth meeting of the 15th legislature on May 26 morning. Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, who presented the proposal, noted that the draft resolution is intended to create a legal framework for the country's largest economic hub to optimise its potential and advantages, create breakthroughs, and remove bottlenecks in local socio-economic development . The document features new policies covering investment, finance-banking, land management, and planning and apparatus organisation. Regarding the new policies and mechanisms, the Government raised proposals on the city’s use of public investment capital sourced from the city budget and its pilot application of the urban development model towards … [Read more...] about Specific mechanisms, policies for HCM City’s development under NA’s consideration

A class at Long An vocational college (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – The implementation of policies on investment for ethnic minority areas, especially training, fostering and developing ethnic minority human resources in the Mekong Delta region has proven effective, contributing to narrowing the development gap among ethnic groups, regions, and urban and rural areas. According to the Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs’ department of local ethnic affairs, Educational activities in ethnic minority areas have been enhanced, while implementing policies on education, training, and human resources development has recorded positive results. The Mekong Delta region has more than 2,000 preschools, nearly 5,700 primary education establishments, about 1,340 secondary education institutions, and 350 high schools. Ten out of 13 provinces in the region have universities. Many, undergraduate and graduate training programmes and projects have been performed by ministries, … [Read more...] about Policy on ethnic minority human resources development in Mekong Delta promoted

Planning Bicycle Infrastructure in Urban Areas will make cycling safer and more comfortable for people. The Urban Bicycle Infrastructure Design Technical Guide, the first in Vietnam, is based on lessons learned from recent bicycle infrastructure and road safety projects in Vietnamese cities and contributes to green city development. It is heard at the launching ceremony jointly held by the Ministry of Construction (MoC) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Hanoi on May 29. According to Daniel Herrmann, chief technical advisor for the Support to Vietnam for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement, Phase II project, The guide will make cycling safer and more comfortable for people and promote cycling as an everyday travel option for people in Vietnam. "Prioritizing bicycles as a daily mode of transport is an effective and low-cost strategy that can help cities achieve their green growth goals and contribute to the country's net-zero emissions … [Read more...] about Bicycles contribute to green city development in Vietnam

According to Francois Michel, an agreement was reached to develop a hydrogen factory in Tra Vinh, and a factory to produce activated carbon from coconut shells and other by-products of coconut trees in the southern province of Ben Tre, following a meeting with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 17. He said that the group is keen to explore new investment opportunities in Vietnam and diversify into the local market and the wider region. At the meeting, the Prime Minister stressed Vietnam's significant potential for developing renewable energy, especially wind and solar power, while also highlighting the country's recent approval of Power Development Plan VIII, which follows key guidelines such as 'openness and dynamism' that appeal to foreign investors. Once the John Cockerill project is complete, it will be the second hydrogen factory in Tra Vinh. In March, TGS Tra Vinh Green Hydrogen JSC held the ground-breaking ceremony for its Tra Vinh green hydrogen factory in Dong Hai … [Read more...] about John Cockerill to develop hydrogen factory in Tra Vinh

A corner of Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Hanoi stands ready to coordinate with the Ministry of Science and Technology to pilot policies on innovation and science and technology development, thus turning the capital city into a hub of science, technology and innovation in the country, Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong has stated. According to Phong, the 17th-tenure municipal Party Committee's Programme 07-CTr/TU on promoting the development of science, technology, and innovation in the city during the 2021-2025 period has contributed to creating a positive transformation from awareness to action among agencies and sectors for science and technology issues. Scientific and technological research activities under the programme are increasingly aligned with the real demand and requirements of various industries and businesses, contributing to serving production and business development and promoting socio-economic growth in the capital city, he … [Read more...] about Hanoi aims to be national hub of technology transfer, development

Among its efforts, Da Nang is improving the greenness of the city centre, with green spaces being branched out to improve the quality of urban living. Upon completion, these spaces will be handed over to local residents for management. This move will help Da Nang raise public awareness about the importance of green spaces for people’s wellbeing. There are good reasons for Da Nang being known as Vietnam’s most liveable city, including sound social welfare policies, uniform and modern infrastructure development, and favourable policies for both local and foreign investors. Asia . According to analysts, attracting more experts and businesses and promoting urban resilience are significant steps that would help Da Nang become a liveable city in the region. Under its Master Plan for the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050, it expects to achieve average annual economic growth of 9.5-10%. By 2030, its economic development will focus on three pillars: tourism, the … [Read more...] about Da Nang developing into a “liveable city” in Asia

At present, farmers in Gia Lai are growing coffee on nearly 99,000 ha, with an average yield of over 3 tons per ha, and the total output of more than 267,000 tons. Coffee is currently Gia Lai’s main farm produce export with a turnover of 490 million USD in 2022, accounting for nearly 71% of the province's total agro-product export value. Over the past years, coffee production has contributed to creating direct and indirect jobs for hundreds of thousands of workers. As a result, the living standards of locals, including ethnic minorities, have gradually improved. According to the province's agricultural restructuring plan for the 2021 - 2025 period, Gia Lai will not expand the coffee growing area, but maintain it at around 98,000 - 100,000 ha. Le Huu Anh, Director of Lam Anh Agriculture and Services Cooperative in Dak Doa district, said that in the past, Vietnam mainly exported coffee as a raw material, but now it has been processed into a specialty, adding value to the produce … [Read more...] about Gia Lai province focuses on specialty coffee branding

Since 2019, the MR1 Command, together with localities, units, and agencies, has implemented defensive area building and obtained significant outcomes. In particular, MR1 has built strong armed forces in the fields of politics, ideology, and organization while successfully accomplishing political education programs and law dissemination activities for troops. Therefore, officers and soldiers always place absolute trust in the Party’s guideline and policies. Meanwhile, MR1 has consolidated personnel organization as regulated to ensure enough personnel, weapons, and equipment for defense-security tasks in the stationed localities. Along with strictly maintaining regulations on combat readiness, natural disaster prevention, and search and rescue operations, MR1's affiliated units have promoted training work and organized defensive area and tactical exercises. Additionally, MR1 has prioritized strategic and campaign projects and ensured adequate logistic and technical supplies for … [Read more...] about MR1 focuses on building potential of defensive area