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Hanoi’s economy expands in H1 despite COVID-19
Hanoi’s economy still expanded despite impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, with its gross regional domestic product (GRDP) up 5.91% in the six months of 2021, higher than 3.39% recorded in the same period last year, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Hong Son.
Over VND11 billion earmarked for contribution to COVAX
The Prime Minister has decided to add VND11.58 billion (US$500,000) from the central budget reserve in 2021 to the Ministry of Health to make contributions to the COVAX (COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access) Facility.
HCM City requires over US$42 billion for transport infrastructure upgrades
The HCM City People’s Committee has issued a plan to implement the city's transport infrastructure upgrade project in the 2021-2030 period, which will require investment of VND970.6 trillion (US$42.3 billion).
Ministry of Finance tops 2020 open budget index rankings
With 66.63 points, the Ministry of Finance tops the 2020 Ministry Open Budget Index (MOBI), followed by the Ministry of Justice with 48.41 points.
Transport Ministry speeds up public investment disbursement
The Minister of Transport has issued Directive 06/CT-BGTVT on speeding up public investment disbursement in 2021 to successfully realise the socio-economic plan and State budget estimate for the year.
HCM City requires over US$42 billion for transport infrastructure upgrades
The HCM City People’s Committee has issued a plan to implement the city's transport infrastructure upgrade project in the 2021-2030 period, which will require investment of VND970.6 trillion (US$42.3 billion).
Vietnam shares economic development experience with Venezuela
A webinar on the role of the private economic sector and experience in foreign investment management of Vietnam in Doi moi (renewal) process took place in Venezuela on June 9.
Budget revenue rises on robust banking, securities, real estate and automobile sectors
The budget revenue increased significantly in the first five months of this year thanks to recovery from 2020 and some sectors seeing strong growth, such as banking, securities, real estate and automobile industries, according to the General Department of Taxation.
Labour Confederation proposes health insurance premium exemption
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) has proposed an eight-month exemption of health insurance premiums, until January next year, for labourers and firms victimised by COVID-19.
Around US$347 million spent on COVID-19 prevention and control
Vietnam has to date spent more than VND8 trillion (some US$347 million) on implementing policies for COVID-19 prevention and control, the Ministry of Finance announced on June 2.
