From 2021 to 2030, Việt Nam aims to clear all road traffic accident hotspots and accident-prone sites. All new roads and those under maintenance will meet road safety criteria before opening for traffic. All new national highways and provincial highways and 75 per cent of the total length of existing highways across the country meet at least Level 3 of global road safety standards. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s ambitious plan to reduce the number of road traffic-relating death to zero by 2045.
Innovation
Students produce bricks from plastic waste
These bricks appear no different to those being sold at the market, so few would realise they are actually made from plastic, or, more specifically, polystyrene. It can be synthesised from processing single-use cups and food containers, which are common around Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Students produce bricks from plastic waste
National annual figure for labour productivity set to rise by over 7.5%
In line with the plan, between 30 and 35 centrally-run provinces and cities will complete their own plans to improve productivity based on science, technology, and innovation, while five to seven groups and corporations will deploy the implementation of productivity plans. … [Read more...] about National annual figure for labour productivity set to rise by over 7.5%
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Vietnam seeks to avoid middle-income trap before time runs out and population ages
In its report on socio-economic development in 2016-2020, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) pointed out that the economic growth rate was lower than targeted, while the gap between Vietnam and other regional countries still has not narrowed. The risk of falling into the middle-income trap and the possibility of lagging further behind remain big challenges. … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks to avoid middle-income trap before time runs out and population ages
