Supports for resident evacuation

VGP – The PM has agreed to put aside VND 239 billion (US$ 12.58 million) from the state budget to support 24 localities in evacuating residents in  areas vulnerable to natural calamity, severe floods, and landslides in 2014.

Tougher punishment on financial infringements

VGP – Since December 12, administrative infringements goind on the monetary and banking field will be imposed heavy penalties.  

Vinh Yen recognized as Grade-II City

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the recognition of Vinh Yen in northern Vinh Phuc Province as the Grade-II City.

Dong Thap has new Vice Chairman

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has ratified the election of Mr. Chau Hong Phuc as Vice Chairman of the Dong Thap Province People’s Committee in the 2011-2016 tenure.

Master plan on developing key central economic region approved

VGP - PM Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a master plan on developing the key central economic region to 2020, with a vision to 2030.

Domestic Market Development Plan added more expenditure

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has decided to supplement VND5 billion for the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) to implement the Domestic Market Development Plan which will be linked with the campaign “Vietnamese people use Vietnamese goods” in 2014-2020.

Sapa resort town seeks foreign consultants

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has permitted northern Lao Cai province to hire foreign consultants to map out an urban planning for its Sapa tourist site.

VN-China transport check-points piloted

VGP – The PM has allowed the Ministry of Transport to pilot the operation of three transport check-points at Viet Nam-China border gates.

Climate change response program amended

VGP - PM Nguyen Tan Dung has approved amendments to the framework of the Support Program to Respond to Climate Change (SP-RCC).

DPM Hai chairs National Water Resources Council

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has assigned Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai as Chairman of the National Water Resources Council.