Tag: Development
Francophonie helps boost economic, education development in Vietnam
Promoting the role of the French language and assisting countries in educational and economic development are among the priorities of Chekou Oussouman, Chief Representative for the Asia-Pacific of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), during his term.
Directive issued to fuel development of border areas
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued a directive on the attraction of social resources for performing socio-economic development tasks in land, sea, and island border areas in tandem with firmly safeguarding the national sovereignty and improving people’s living standards.
Foreign NGOs gives aid worth US$220.7 million to Vietnam last year
Foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) provided aid worth more than US$220.7 million for Vietnam in 2020, including over US$6.5 million for COVID-19 response, heard a national teleconference on March 17.
Forum talks Vietnam-Japan ties in sustainable energy development in GMS
A policy research forum was held in Hanoi on March 15 to look into the enhancement of Vietnam-Japan cooperation for the sustainable energy development in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) in the post-pandemic period.
Third conference held to discuss sustainable development of Mekong Delta
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc talked about a new strategic viewpoint involving eight “Gs” on the development of the Mekong Delta while chairing a conference in Can Tho city on March 13.
Foreign development partners pledge to address climate change in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Foreign donors reiterated their strong commitment to cooperate with and support Vietnam in dealing with climate change challenges, especially in the Mekong River Delta, during a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 13.
Da Nang to step up economic diplomacy over next five years
The central city of Da Nang will press ahead with the research and forecasting of the world’s political situation and new trends in global economic transformation to serve its development policy making over the next five years.
Vietnam should focus on key airport projects: experts
Airport development planning should prioritise investment in key projects and have rigorous standards for project approval, experts have said.
Experts suggest raising proportion of offshore wind power in new power plan
Vietnam needs to increase the proportion of wind power, especially offshore wind power, in the total power capacity targeted in the National Power Development Plan for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2045 (Power Development Plan VIII), so as to attract more foreign investors in the field, according to businesses and experts.
Women’s role in sustainable development highlighted
Women should be encouraged to carry forward their strength and contribute to national development and sustainable development in general, heard a forum in Hanoi on March 10.
