HCM City sets high growth targets for industrial production, retail, exports HCM City targets 5 per cent industrial growth in 2021 and its four key sectors growing by at least 6.7 per cent, according to its Department of Industry and Trade.

Digital transformation offers better transportation services Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyễn Ngọc Đông talks to Giao Thông (Transport) online newspaper about the digital transformation programme of the Ministry of Transport.

Hà Nội to set aside more than $41 million to support SMEs Hà Nội will allocate VNĐ957 billion (more than US$41 million) to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2021-25 as part of a supporting programme for SMEs approved by the municipal People’s Committee late last year.

HCM City chief says both pandemic containment and economic growth achieved

HCM City has achieved its “dual goal” of containing the Covid-19 pandemic and reviving the economy, the chairman of its People’s Committee, told a meeting on Saturday (Jan 9).

Việt Nam achieves dual goal of containing outbreak, keeping economy on track: PM Việt Nam has achieved its twin goal of containing the Covid-19 pandemic and reviving the economy, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc told an online meeting with province and city authorities across the country yesterday (Dec 28).

Bình Phước leader welcomes investors, promises all support The southern province of Bình Phước rolls out the red carpet for investors, Trần Tuệ Hiền, chairwoman of its People’s Committee, said.

Ministry of Justice urged to remove overlaps in legal documents Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has urged the Ministry of Justice to remove overlaps and contradictions in legal documents while addressing the ministry’s conference on Wednesday to implement tasks for the 2021-25 period.

Infrastructure investment key to go forward: experts Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng appreciated the contribution and trust from the business community as one of the motivations for the Government to lead Việt Nam to good growth amid the pandemic.

Dialogue helps iron out snags for Japanese firms

Japanese enterprises raised concerns over institutions and policies in Việt Nam during a dialogue on Monday, which were then cleared up by representatives from Vietnamese ministries and agencies.

More action needed to improve FDI efficiency in Southeast Nghệ An Economic Zone

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has contributed significantly to the development of the Southeast Economic Zone of Nghệ An Province but more actions are needed to improve its efficiency and increase contribution to the State budget.