
PM approves 2030 HN master plan
VGP – The Prime Minister has recently approved the Hà Nội’s master plan until 2030 with a vision toward 2050 to convert the city into a sustainable development capital with synchronous and modern infrastructure system, harmonious cultural values, economic growth, and environmental protection.

Ninh Thuận – an attractive destination in SE Asia
VGP – The southern province of Ninh Thuận will be converted into an attractive tourism destination in Southeast Asia with high-quality yacht harbors, resorts and vintage wine.

VN prioritizes renewable energy development
VGP - Việt Nam will strive to increase the proportion of electricity generated from renewable sources (wind, solar, biomass…) from 3.5% in 2010 to 4.5% in 2020 and 6% in 2030, according to the national plan on developing electricity in the 2011 – 2020 period that were recently approved by the Prime Minister.

Climate change adaptation project approved
VGP – The Government has approved the portfolio of the project “Adaptation to climate change through the promotion of biodiversity in Bạc Liêu Province, Việt Nam”.

Germany-funded wind power project gets more time
VGP - The Government has agreed to extend the implementation duration of the project “Establishing legal framework and improve technical capacity for grid-connected wind power development in Việt Nam” till December 31, 2012.

WB supports Mekong Delta irrigation management
VGP – The PM has recently approved the outcomes of negotiations on irrigation management project for rural development in the Mekong Delta.

PM approves HN’s overall socio-economic planning
VGP – PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng has recently issued Decision 1081/QĐ-TTg, giving his approval to Hà Nội’s socio-economic development planning to 2020 with a vision towards 2030 with a view to turning the capital city into a driving force for national development.

Localities urged to develop centralized administrative complexes
VGP – Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng has recently urged localities nationwide to build centralized administrative complexes in a bid to create convenient transactions between individuals-businesses and local administrative bodies.

Two more thermo-electric plants licensed
VGP – The PM has recently agreed to grant investment licenses to two BOT projects on the construction of Hải Dương and Mông Dương 2 thermo-electric plants, according to Notice 152/TB-VPCP of the Office of the Governmen

Wind power projects to receive strong support
VGP – Wind power projects will receive a number of preferential assistance from the Government in terms of investment, tax, fees, and land infrastructure.