Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Public investment will focus on key national projects with important roles in enhancing regional links and creating new drivers and room for economic growth, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung has said. Last year saw the highest public investment disbursement rate in 2016-2020 as the Government identified public investment as a major driver for growth in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Planning and Investment estimated the public investment disbursement rate would reach more than 90 percent of the plan as of the end January 31 (the deadline for disbursement of 2020 public investment), compared to 73.3 percent of 2017, 66.8 percent of 2018 and 67.46 percent of 2019. There were 17 ministries, central-level agencies and 17 localities with disbursement rates of more than 80 percent as of December 31, 2020. However, 13 ministries and central-level agencies and five localities had disbursement rates below 60 percent. … [Read more...] about Public investment will focus on key projects: Minister
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Vietnam’s wonders promoted on Google Arts & Culture
The project is a joint effort among the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the departments of tourism of Da Nang city, Quang Nam, Thua Thien-Hue and Quang Binh provinces to popularise Vietnam’s beauty to the world. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s wonders promoted on Google Arts & Culture
PM wants old motorbikes off the streets
Nguyễn Văn Phương, deputy head of Motor Vehicle Quality Division under the Việt Nam Register, said the Government has only issued regulations on periodic inspections for cars but not motorbikes. The country also lacks regulations stipulating the maximum lifespan of motorcycles. … [Read more...] about PM wants old motorbikes off the streets
Thailand prepares for hosting APEC 2022
Bangkok (VNA) – The Government of Thailand has kick-started preparations for the country’s hosting of the 2022 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and other related meetings. Thailand is scheduled to host the 2022 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting at the end of the year. The meeting would be the first physical meeting in three years after a cancellation in Chile in 2019 and the virtual meeting in 2020 hosted by Malaysia due to the COVID-19 outbreak. New Zealand, the host of this year’s event, is likely to organise it in a similar format. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha recently presided over the national committee meeting via a videoconference on preparation for Thailand’s hosting of the 2022 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and other related meetings. Thailand will push forward five major issues of promotion of free and open trade and investment, digital society, good health and well-being, military and agricultural security, and inclusive and … [Read more...] about Thailand prepares for hosting APEC 2022
First online portal to legally notarize documents formally launched
CCOL is the first application in Vietnam to offer notary service online, helping to save time and cost. It uses various methods of identification and information security when connecting users to the notary staff. Fee payment methods are also optimized and diversified for the best experiment of users. … [Read more...] about First online portal to legally notarize documents formally launched