List of prioritized hi-tech products approved

VGP - The PM has approved a list of high technologies prioritd to invest and develop and the other on hi-tech products encouraged to expand.

Gov’t ratifies cooperative agreements with foreign partners

VGP – The Government has issued a Resolution approving an Agreement on Cooperation in Science and Technology between the Governments of Viet Nam and Uruguay.

PM ratifies international passenger ship terminal plan for Phu Quoc

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the construction of an international passenger ship port in Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang.

Another master plan for key central economic region

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has passed the Master Plan of culture, family, sports and tourism development in the key central economic region through 2020, orientations towards 2030.

Regional minimum wage to surge from 2015

VGP – Since January 1, 2015, the monthly minimum wage for employees will increase from VND 2.15 million (US$102) to VND 3.1 million (US$ 147).

Bac Kan has two new Vice Chairpersons

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the election of Mr. Hoang Duy Chinh as Vice Chairman and Ms. Do Thi Minh Hoa as Vice Chairperwoman of the Bac Kan Provincial People’s Committee for the 2011-2016 tenure.

VND210 bln advanced for new rural development program

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung approved of advancing VND210 billion in the Government bonds in the 2014-2016 phase for six provinces and cities to implement the National Target Program on new rural development.

Preferential policies for Ly Son island district's development

VGP – The PM has approved a series of preferential policies supporting the development of Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai.

VN to launch 24 TV, radio channels for Ovs

VGP – By 2020, Viet Nam will supply 20 TV and four radio channels serve for overseas Vietnamese (OV) around the world.

Gov't plans to expand special-use forest area

VGP – Viet Nam will increase special-use forests from the current 2.2 million hectares to 2.4 million by 2020, according to a plan approved by the PM recently.