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According to HoREA’s report on the real estate market in 2020, the market was basically stable as it was not frozen and saw no bubbles. However, it continued to see a shortage of housing projects, especially affordable and low-cost commercial apartments as well as social apartments. … [Read more...] about HoREA calls on firms to develop low-cost housing projects

During a meeting with ASEAN member states and Asia-Pacific nations on January 19 in New York, Wignaraja suggested several areas in need of cooperation in the near future such as COVID-19 vaccine distribution, renewable energy and investment in human development. She asked participants to offer ideas on fields that the UNDP needs to prioritise in the Asia-Pacific in the coming time.  Speaking at the event, Minister Counsellor and Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN Nguyen Phuong Tra highlighted Vietnam’s initial achievements in fighting the pandemic and promoting economic growth as well as challenges faced by the country, including vaccine distribution.  She proposed enhancing cooperation to ensure harmony in the building of the UNDP’s development strategy for the 2021-2025 period and regional countries’ national socio-economic development policies.  UNDP needs to help regional nations improve institutions, human resources and … [Read more...] about UNDP pledges to assist Asia-Pacific in addressing COVID-19 impact

Accordingly, ACMECS will promote connectivity from multi-modal transports links including infrastructure designed for sub-regional digital connectivity and energy infrastructure interconnection. Emphasis will be put on filling missing links in the sub-region, auxiliary connection lines linking industrial parks and seaports to main corridor routes and completing missing railway links to improve the sub-regional railway network.  … [Read more...] about Việt Nam ready to contribute to CLMV co-operation: Prime Minister

HCM City plans to focus on key areas in exports, logistics, exhibitions and fairs, and wholesale and retail activities. — VNA/VNS PhotoViet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City plans to focus on the four key areas of exports, logistics, exhibitions and fairs, and wholesale and retail activities, according to Nguyễn Huỳnh Trang, deputy director of the Department of Industry and Trade. … [Read more...] about HCM City to reform food markets

Extreme interior temperature, limited fresh air supply, low level of soundproofing, and low-level exposure to natural light will seriously hinder both development and health of users. According to a report from the World Green Building Council, the health of family members can be worsened by 50 per cent as well as being susceptible to ills such as headaches, insomnia, depression, and even cancer if they live in a dark home. … [Read more...] about Sustainable buildings fit for tomorrow