World Bank to fund inclusive innovation project

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has ratified the negotiation results of a loan agreement and related legal documents for the Viet Nam Inclusive Innovation Project (VIIP) between Viet Nam and the World Bank.

Seeking technical assistance for grade-2 city development

VGP – The Government plans to seek technical assistance from the Asian Development Bank for grade-2 city development in the central provinces of Ha Tinh, Quang Nam and Dak Lak.

Deposit insurance institution set up

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has decided to establish the Deposit Insurance of Viet Nam (DIV) – an institution with the charter capital of VND5,000 billion.

Overseas press representative offices planned

VGP – Viet Nam will establish press representative offices in 32 countries and territories around the world by 2015.

Gov’t prepares for NASC sessions

VGP - PM Nguyen Tan Dung has assigned the Cabinet members to prepare reports and draft laws at the upcoming 21st, 22nd and 23rd sessions of the National Assembly Standing Committee (NASC).

NCADP has new member

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has assigned Mr. Le Duong Quang, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade to join the membership of the National Committee for AIDS, Drugs and Prostitution Prevention and Control (NCADP).

National Strategy for Bio-diversification ratified

VGP – The PM has just approved the National Strategy for Bio-diversification till 2020, with a vision toward 2030.

VN-US amended air transport agreement agreed

VGP – The PM has ratified the agreement on amendments to the Viet Nam-US Bilateral Air Transport Agreement.

Tobacco prevention fund founded

VGP – The PM has given a green light to the establishment of a tobacco prevention fund in accordance with the Law on Tobacco Prevention and Control.

Gov’t turns greenlight for MoU on education with Malaysia

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the draft contents of the Memoradum of Understanding on tertiary education cooperation between the Governments of Viet Nam and Malaysia.