VOV.VN - The opening ten months of the year saw industrial zones (IZs) and economic zones (EZs) across the country attract 591 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, with newly and additionally registered capital reaching approximately US$8.3 billion, according to figures released by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

The United Nations Resident Coordinator and the Country Director of Save the Children on behalf of the Disaster Management Group have issued the 2020 Vietnam flood response plan to raise US$40 million to provide assistance for 177,000 of the most vulnerable flood-affected people hard hit in the central region.

The National Assembly (NA) began the first working day of the second phase of the 10th session on November 2, focusing discussions on socio-economic development issues.

Socio-economic development issues and a draft amended Law on Drug Prevention and Control will be high on agenda at the 10th session of the 14th-tenure National Assembly on November 2.

Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities are drafting design and construction plans for urban areas along the first metro route, which is slated to become operational at the end of 2021.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued a draft plan on October 29 detailing immigration procedures for three different groups with the nation set to reopen to international commercial flights.

The National Assembly’s Finance and Budget Committee has agreed not to adjust the minimum wage in 2021 and has warned about the pressure on public debt payment.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed Vietnam creates the best possible conditions for Samsung Electronics to develop investment projects in the country, including its R&D and high-tech projects.

Hanoi has completed preparations for the city’s 17th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure, said Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Dao Duc Toan at a press briefing on October 6.

The Government has issued Decision 143/NQ-CP approving the tasks of making the national master planning in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050.