Gov’t subsidizes interest-free loans for salt production
VGP – The Government chief lately agreed to offer 100% interest cut from June 1 to December 31, 2010 for salt producers to boost output.
Gov’t requires supervision over nuclear safety
VGP – Since August 15, 2010 on, Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals using, storing, exporting and importing nuclear materials and radiation sources will have to strictly obey the PM’s Decision 45/2010/QĐ-TTg.
PM okays VND 20 trillion for resettlement of Sơn La hydropower project
VGP - The Government will spend nearly VND 20.3 trillion for relocating 20.260 households in three northern provinces of Sơn La, Điện Biên and Lai Châu, where the Sơn La hydropower project is under construction.
Lai Châu hydro-power plant to be built late this year
VGP – The VND 35,700-billion project aims at raising the capacity of the national electricity grid and balancing water flows to the lower regions of the Red River Delta, according to PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng’s recent decision.
New ten-year National Program approved for rural development
VGP – PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng has just approved the National Goal Program on rural development for the period of 2010-2020.
New regulations on public bidding
VGP – The Government will impose more penalties on administrative infringements on public bidding.
VN steps up methadone treatment for drug users
VGP – The Government lately allowed the Ministry of Health (MoH) to implement the Program on production and use of methadone in Việt Nam in the period of 2010-2015.
Gov’t starts simplification of 258 administrative procedures
VGP – PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng last week approved a resolution on simplifying first 258 administrative procedures in prioritized areas, especially tax, customs, notary services, medical check-up, and construction.
Gov’t gives more incentives for agricultural development
VGP – Enterprises investing in agriculture and rural areas will be granted with additional incentives in terms of land allocation, vocational training, market expansion, services, scientific and technological applications, and transportation fees.
Gov’t to apply heavy punishment for civil aviation safety
VGP – The Government lately issued Decree 60/2010/NĐ-CP, stipulating administrative punishment on civil aviation infringements.
