More credit for rural clean water supply program

VGP – The Australian, Danish and UK Governments pledged to provide US $93 million for Việt Nam to implement the National Target Program on rural clean water and environmental hygiene from 2012-2015 (Phase III).

Gov’t okays content of VN-Austria visa exemption agreement

VGP – PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng has agreed the content of the draft agreement between Việt Nam and Austria on visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders.

Credit agreement of HN metro project submitted for approval

VGP – PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng has suggested the State President ratify a credit agreement of the Project “Hà Nội Pilot Metro Line, section Nhổn-Hà Nội Station.” 

VN to reinforce French teaching

VGP - The PM has agreed with the content of the draft agreement on reinforcing French teaching in Việt Nam, Laos and Cambodia (VALOFRASE).

Measures to accelerate international integration adopted

VGP – PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng on January 10 requested ministries, government agencies and provincial and municipal People’s Committees to take some measures to actively accelerate international integration.

Gov’t provides aid during Lunar New Year

VGP – The Government has requested the Ministry of Finance to freely allocate 12,550 tons of rice to help five localities during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tết).

VN establishes National Council for Education and Workforce Development

VGP – PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng has signed a decision to establish the National Council for Education and Workforce Development.

Science program for building new rural areas approved

VGP – The Government has approved a Science and Technology Program for building new rural areas between 2011 and 2015, with total investment capital of VND 1,500 billion.

PM ratifies OPEC-funded project

VGP – PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng has ratified  the Project “Quảng Nam Province Development” – Phase II which is funded by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Gov’t extends time limit for pilot e-customs program

VGP – The Government on Monday agreed to extend the time limit for the implementation of the pilot e-customs program to the end of Q2, 2012.