Technical assistance project to business registration reform extended
VGP – Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai has approved the extension of the deadline for the project Technical Assistance to Business Registration Reform in Viet Nam till December 31, 2013.
Second phase of Finland-funded FORMIS approved
VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has ratified the Development of Management Information System for Forestry Sector (FORMIS) project portfolio, phase 2, which is financed by the Finish Government.
Advisory council for administrative reform established
VGP – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has signed a decision to establish the Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform led by the Minister of Justice.
New policies scheduled to take effect since March
VGP – A fine of up to VND 100 million shall be imposed for production of fake goods, according to a new Decree which is scheduled to take effect since March.
PM approves master plan on economic restructuring
VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has just approved the Master Plan on Economic Restructuring in 2013-2020, which focuses on reorganizing public investment, credit organizations and State-owned enterprises.
PM okays medical aid to Northeast and Red River Delta
VGP – The PM has just approved the project "Medical aid to Northeastern and Red River Delta provinces (NERRD)" using the World Bank’s loan of US$155 million.
Gov’t to boost infrastructure development in poorest districts
VGP – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has decided to increase financial support for 23 districts with highest poverty rate to upgrade infrastructure.
Vinalines to focus on three main business lines
VGP – The Viet Nam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) will focus on three core business lines, including maritime transportation, seaport development and services, according to its restructuring plan approved by the Prime Minister.
Gov’t decides to open airport in Thanh Hoa
VGP – The Government has approved a plan to open Tho Xuan airport in Thanh Hoa Province.
Draft Land Law must be completed prior to May 10
VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has tasked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to finalize the draft Land Law and submit to the National Assembly Standing Committee prior to May 10 this year.
