Tag: Development
World Bank supports inclusive recovery efforts in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The World Bank (WB) has affirmed its support for Vietnam’s recovery efforts by approving two development policy operations (DPO), totaling US$321.5 million.
President receives WB Vice President for East Asia and Pacific
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on June 29 for World Bank (WB) Regional Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific Victoria Kwakwa who is on a working trip to Vietnam.
French Development Agency lends EUR74.7 million to EVN’s hydropower project
The Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) on June 29 signed a credit agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) on a loan of EUR74.7 million (US$82.6 million) to develop the expanded Ialy hydropower plant in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai.
State President Phuc welcomes top Lao leader
VOV.VN - State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomed Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on June 29, saying his Vietnam visit will help promote and deepen the close bond and trustful cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam bolsters efforts for sustainable development of marine livelihoods
The theme of this year's World Oceans Day is 'The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods', which creates an opportunity for all-level agencies, sectors and localities to show their resolve in implementing the national strategy on sustainable development of the sea-based economy.
Vietnam – Laos special relationship grabs Lao headlines
VOV.VN - Laos’ People daily (Pasaxon) on June 25 highlighted the special relationship between Vietnam on the occasion of the June 28-30 visit to Vietnam by Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and State President.
Vietnam speeds up locally-produced Nano Covax vaccine testing
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health has agreed to complete the third and final testing phase of the Nano Covax, a locally-made COVID-19 vaccine developed by Nanogen Pharmaceutical Biotechnology JSC by the middle of August.
Vietnam prioritises partnership with the Republic of Korea
VOV.VN - Vietnam considers the Republic of Korea (RoK) as an important, long-term partner and one of the top priority partners in its foreign policy, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue told Park Byung-seug, Speaker of the RoK National Assembly during their online talks on June 23.
Prime Minister pledges to facilitate press activities
The government always appreciates and facilitates the operation of press agencies, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed on June 20.
Green growth planning set for tourism sector
The Prime Minister has approved a task on planning the tourism system for 2021 – 2030 with a vision to 2045.
