Second GMS Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway Project approved

VGP – The PM has approved the second Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway Project, which is sponsored by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

PM asks for enhancing dengue fever prevention, control

VGP – The PM has issued Telegraph No. 1632/CĐ-TTg on strengthening dengue fever prevention and control.

Distance training development plan approved

VGP – The PM has approved the Distance training development plan in the 2015-2020 phase with the aim of providing accredited certificates for all distance training programs by 2020.

Ethnic minority poor household to be reduced by 3-4% yearly

VGP - The PM has approved targets of realizing the millennium development goals among ethnic minorities in line with the country’s sustainable development goals after 2015, in which the poor household rate among these groups will be reduced by 3-4% yearly.

Gov’t releases September regular resolution

VGP – At its September regular resolution, the Government tasks ministries, agencies and localities to ensure macro-economic stability and fulfill socio-economic goals set for 2015.

A boost for Vietnamese exports

VGP – The PM has approved a project to promote Vietnamese enterprises to join international distribution channels by 2020 as part of efforts to boost Vietnamese exports.

Da Lat gets specific development policies

VGP – The PM has issued a series of special policies and mechanisms to develop Da Lat city and surrounding areas in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

VN eyes US$300 billion export turnover by 2020

VGP – Viet Nam aims to raise its export turnover to US$300 billion; post an average export growth rate of 11-12%; and attain a trade balance by 2020.

Two new island communes recognized

VGP – The PM has recognized two communes in the central province of Quang Nam as island communes.

Fresh project on La Lay int’l border gate passed

VGP – The PM has approved a project to upgrade infrastructure for the La Lay international border gate in the central province of Quang Tri.