Phu Tho aims for ODA efficiency
December 12, 2012 | 15:14
Aware of the vital role that official development assistance (ODA) plays in fueling economic and social progress, northern mountainous Phu Tho has committed to improving ODA usage efficiency.
ODA to help Yen Bai cultivate big returns
December 12, 2012 | 15:08
Northern mountainous Yen Bai province expects to become the recipient of VND500 billion ($24 million) in official development assistance (ODA) capital in 2013 to better tap its potential and fuel social and economic development.
Red River Delta very much in vogue
November 27, 2012 | 09:26
The vast Red River Delta, the historic cradle of Vietnam that is home for about 20 million people and bountiful natural resources, is attracting a great deal of attention from domestic and foreign investors.
Long An to reduce IP area
November 26, 2012 | 10:00
Some industrial parks (IPs) in the southern province of Long An have reduced areas for development due to the economic downturn, while other IPs have increased areas serving so-called “green” development.
Letting credit take root
August 28, 2012 | 16:00
Banks are mulling tapping agriculture and rural areas’ potential to bolster credit growth.
Philippines storm brings more floods, landslides
August 16, 2012 | 09:44
Four people were killed as another tropical storm swept across the Philippines on Wednesday, triggering landslides in the mountainous north and dumping more heavy rain on the flood-battered capital.
New City takes Binh Duong forward
July 02, 2012 | 14:37
Thu Dau Mot City has officially been founded in Binh Duong province since June 27, 2012 following the governmental Resolution 11/2012/NQ-CP.
Vietnam-France forum focuses on planning suburban areas
March 20, 2012 | 08:28
Vietnam is urbanizing faster than any other country in Southeast Asia with the number of urban residents increasing from 19 per cent (11.8 million) in 1986 to 30.5 per cent (26.3 million) in 2010, according to the World Bank (WB).
Zones playing an active role
February 13, 2012 | 08:55
Vietnam’s industrial zones (IZs), export processing zones (EPZs) and economic zones (EZs) have contributed to building modern industrial-urban areas, modernising infrastructure systems, creating jobs, developing a skilled and qualified workforce, and giving a facelift to rural areas, says Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh.
Step-by-step SOE divestment
November 20, 2011 | 09:09
Divesting from non-core businesses should not be taken on an extensive scale, but aim at state-owned enterprises (SOEs) active in areas in which the state holds a monopoly.
Phu Tho displays its culture
November 14, 2011 | 07:36
Ngyen Ngoc An, director of Phu Tho Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, talks with VIR’s Kieu Linh about the provincial tourism attraction.
Thai Nguyen charms to be tasted
November 14, 2011 | 07:28
The First International Tea Festival, Thai Nguyen-Vietnam 2011 is not only a chance to promote tea products, but a good opportunity for northern Thai Nguyen province to introduce tourism sites and develop trade-village tourism.
Hanoi aims to complete zoning plans by 2015
October 11, 2011 | 10:24
One of Hanoi’s major tasks is to complete zoning plans for the entire city by 2015.
Shopping spree at Ecopark
October 10, 2011 | 10:16
Hanoi’s largest urban area Ecopark will feature an attractive retail and dining area, which will appeal to visitors while catering for residents’ demands.
British parliamentarians offer sage advice
September 26, 2011 | 10:00
A UK Houses of Parliament delegation last week visited Vietnam to leverage relations between the UK and Vietnam, which are now strategic partners under a deal signed late last year.
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