
Mobilizing ODA capital to build gov’t information data center
VGP – The PM just ordered the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to give priority to mobilizing capital sources for the construction of the Việt Nam Government Information Data Center (GIDC).

PM agrees master plan on major border-gate EZ
VGP – Located near a communication axis which connects Việt Nam with other Asian countries, the Hoa Lư Border-gate Economic Zone (BGEZ) is expected to spur economic growth in the southern province of Bình Phước and trade links between Việt Nam and Cambodia.

National quality awards granted for first time
VGP – The PM recently decided to confer the 2009 National Quality Awards on 108 enterprises of which 11 will receive golden prizes and 97 others silver.

Master construction plan for HCMC till 2025 revised
VGP – Hồ Chí Minh City (HCMC) will be converted into a world–class industrial, service, scientific and technical center in the Southeast Asian region.

VND 1.4 bil. for student housing program in biggest cities
VGP – From now to 2011, 15 new projects on student housing will be carried out in Hà Nội and Hồ Chí Minh City, using governmental bond capital and meeting the demand of 127,619 students.

Gov’t retains subsidies for agricultural and rural development
VGP – From January 1, 2010 to December 31, 12, 2010, the State will continue to provide individuals and organizations with interest rate subsidies for their credit loans to purchase machines, equipment, and input materials for agricultural production as well as building materials for rural development.

Visa exemption with Croatia approved
VGP – PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng recently approved the agreement between the Government of Việt Nam and the Government of Croatia on visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders.

New regulations on cross-border trade activities
VGP – The Government just issued a new decision providing new regulations on cross-border trading activities.

Gov’t chief agrees to found Chemical Industry Group
VGP – The PM just approved the plan on establishing the Việt Nam National Chemical Industry Group (VCIG) operating as a parent-subsidiary company.

New regulations on cross-border trade activities
VGP – The Government just issued a new decision providing new regulations on cross-border trading activities.