WB pledges US$4 billion loan for VN

VGP – The World Bank (WB) has committed to providing a preferential loan worth nearly US$4 billion from the International Development Association (IDA) for Viet Nam within three years from 2014-2017.

Government discusses five laws

VGP - The Government's thematic meeting on law building on July 16-17 debated five bills.

VN determined to safeguard sea and island sovereignty: PM

VGP - Viet Nam is always determined to struggle for nation’s sacred sovereignty via collective strength and appropriate measures in accordance with international law, said PM Nguyen Tan Dung.

PM requests open and transparent petrol prices

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung on July 15 in Ha Noi had a working session with leaders of the Ministries of Finance and Industry and Trade on management of petrol prices in the first half of 2014 and orientations for the rest of the year.

PM asks for quick reform in customs sector

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung on Wednesday urged the customs sector to focus on improving management capacity and reforming administrative procedures.

PM works with tax agencies

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung on Tuesday in Ha Noi worked with the General Department of Taxation on management and reform of tax procedures.

PM receives UK and Polish Ambassadors

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung on July 9 in Ha Noi  welcomed outgoing UK Ambassador Antony Stokes and new Polish Ambassador Barbara Szymanowska at separate receptions.

VN, Laos enhance inspection cooperation

VGP - The Lao Party, State and people have placed special importance on boosting their cooperation with Viet Nam in all fields and expect to learn from  Viet Nam's socio-economic development experience.

PM welcomes top Philippine diplomat

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung on Wednesday welcomed Philippine FM Albert F. Del Rosario who is on a two-day visit to Viet Nam at the invitation of Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh.

Gov’t discusses offshore fishing vessel building aid use

VGP - The Government will provide VND 4.5 trillion (US$214.28 million) for fishermen to help them build offshore fishing vessels.