Hanoi Master Plan ‘bad news’ to numerous projects

Hanoi Master Plan ‘bad news’ to numerous projects

The recently-approved Hanoi masterplan may lead to the reconsideration, and possible cancellation of around 750 infrastructure projects.
Bumpy road to energy privatisation

Bumpy road to energy privatisation

Immediate privatisation of the electricity industry may put a burden on incompetent private power plants and affect the national power supply, one official said.
Chia Se spirit set to live on in developing regions

Chia Se spirit set to live on in developing regions

The Chia Se Programme, funded by Swedish International Development Agency, has ushered in a new effective method for eradicating hunger and reducing poverty in the targeted provinces.
Hanoi prepares for nine million people by 2030

Hanoi prepares for nine million people by 2030

In its master plan for socio-economic development from now till 2020 with vision till 2030, Hanoi sets a target to become a driving force in national development.

MGM declares bankruptcy after Icahn agrees plan

Legendary Hollywood film studio MGM declared bankruptcy Wednesday, with reorganisation plans approved by billionaire investor Carl Icahn under an agreement with Spyglass Entertainment.
Investors left in limbo awaiting capital plan

Investors left in limbo awaiting capital plan

Hanoi’s delayed master plan is hampering foreign investors from taking aim at the capital.
Big public concern at road proposal U-turn

Big public concern at road proposal U-turn

The Hanoi People’s Committee’s decision to push forward with a 30 kilometre road between Hanoi’s centre and Ba Vi district has been met with public shock.
Steel plants drain power

Steel plants drain power

Energy-hungry steel plants have been told to build their own power plants. State-run Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) has proposed the government require steel manufacturing projects with more than a 100MVA power demand to build their own power supplies.
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