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Party and State leaders make all-out efforts to ensure sufficient COVID-19 vaccines
VOV.VN - Amid a global shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, senior leaders, particularly the Prime Minister, alongside various ministries, and sectors have found many ways to access and purchase vaccines for citizens.
Important reports to be delivered at 15th NA’s first session
Lawmakers are expected to hear reports on socio-economic and State budget situation in the first half of 2021 and discuss orientations for the second half, and a socio-economic development plan for 2021-2025 on July 22 – the third working day of the 15th National Assembly’s first session.
Railway sector needs US$10.4 to expand network in next decade
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has proposed total investment of VND240 trillion (US$10.4 billion) for the expansion of the railway network from now until 2030, to be sourced by the State budget and other legal sources.
Vietnamese thriller honoured at New York Film Festival
VOV.VN - A local horror film named "Người lắng nghe: Lời thì thầm" (Listeners-The Whispering), won the Best Feature Micro-Budget Under US$250,000 award at a virtual ceremony held on July 12 at the 2021 International New York Film Festival.
PVEP enjoys over VND14.3 trillion in six-month revenue
The PetroVietnam Exploration Production Corporation (PVEP) reported revenue of VND14.35 trillion (US$623.59 million) in the first six months of 2021, equivalent to 144% of its target.
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.