VN stops piloting two construction groups

VGP – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has decided to stop piloting two construction groups and assigned the Ministry of Construction to re-arrange enterprises directly under its management.

WB-funded project approved

VGP – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved the outcomes of negotiations on the project “Efficient Distribution.”

UN Women-funded projects ratified

VGP – The PM has approved two projects sponsored by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in the phase of 2012-2016.

Nha Trang City master planning scheme adjusted

VGP – The PM has approved the adjustments to the master planning scheme for Nha Trang City in the Southern province of Khanh Hoa. 

Gov’t to reinforce market price control

VGP – PM Nguyen Tan Dung on Wednesday requested ministries, agencies and localities to closely control prices and fees of essential goods and services and input materials for production to ensure market stabilization for the rest of the year. 

Cat Ba archipelago seeks UNESCO’s recognition

VGP – The PM has entrusted the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) to submit a dossier of Cat Ba archipelago to the United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for heritage recognition. 

PM ratifies ADB-funded projects

VGP – The PM approved the technical assistance project for the establishment of the information system for water resources, which is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through a non-refundable aid of US$800,000.

“Buy Vietnamese goods” campaign gets a boost

VGP – The PM has requested ministries, agencies and localities to beef up the “Buy Vietnamese goods” campaign as part of effort to stimulate domestic production. 

Three types of packages enjoy free environment tax

VGP – Three types of packages will not be subjected to environmental protection tax, according to Decree 69/2012/NĐ-CP.

FAO-funded project approved

VGP – The PM has ratified a project on “Agricultural adaptation to climate change: harmonious combination of mitigation, adaptation and food security”.