VN to host Int’l Chemistry Olympiad next year

VGP - The 46th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) will take place from July 20-29, 2014 in Ha Noi, with the expected participation of some 80 nine-member delegations from 80 countries and territories around the world.

Role of Government Portal expanded

VGP – The functions, tasks, power and organizational structure of the Viet Nam Government Portal (VGP) shall be expanded in accordance with the Prime Minister’s Decision 06/2013/QD-TTg dated January 1.

National Steering Committee for ODA, preferential loans established

VGP – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has signed Decision No. 216/QD-TTg on establishment of the National Steering Committee for Official Development Assistance (ODA) and Preferential Loans.

SME Cluster Development Project gets more capital

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has agreed to add a non-refundable aid of € 500,000 for the Project on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Cluster Development.

PM ratifies Sweden-financed project

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung approved the project, sponsored by the Swedish Government, to enhance Vietnamese small and medium-sized businesses’ (SMEs) export competitiveness through local trade promotion system.

Vinataba restructures towards higher efficiency

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the restructuring plan of the Viet Nam National Tobacco Corporation (VINATABA) in the 2012-2015 period.

National Action Plan on Sustainable Development approved

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the National Action Plan on Sustainable Development with 11 crucial missions, from now till 2015.

PM okays building of cultural works

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a plan to build and upgrade cultural works (including theatres, cinemas and exhibition halls) in the phase from 2012-2020.

VN Space Committee further perfected

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has issued Decision No. 14/QĐ - TTg on strengthening the Viet Nam Space Committee.

More money for HIV/AIDS prevention

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung has approved to further allocate over US$10 million for the HIV/AIDS Prevention Project in Viet Nam.