Solutions sought to accelerate disbursement of ODA

The ODA National Steering Committee held a meeting with donors in Hà Nội yesterday to seek solutions to speed up the disbursement of ODA capital and preferential loans, which has showed signs of slowing down in recent years.

Prime Minister welcomes Australian Foreign Minister Việt Nam and Australia should increase trade and investment ties while stepping up cooperation in other important spheres such as education, culture and tourism, creating a firm foundation for the expansion and enhancement of comprehensive cooperation, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.

Public debt within permissible limit: Finance Ministry Public debt indicators were under strict control and fell within the permissible limits set by the National Assembly’s Resolutions as of the end of 2018, according to the Finance Ministry.

Việt Nam, Italy promote co-operation Việt Nam has a double advantage. It can be both a consumption market for, and a manufacturing partner of Italian companies in the age of Industry 4.0, said Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte.

HCM City approves 2019 road maintenance outlay The HCM City People’s Committee has approved 227 billion (US$ 9.7 million) for road maintenance this year.

ILO convention in line with international integration Việt Nam’s participation in the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Convention 98 on the application of principles of the right to organise and bargain collectively was in line with the Party and State’s guidelines for international integration.

Norway is Việt Nam's important partner in Northern Europe: PM

Việt Nam strives to develop the traditional friendship and multi-faceted co-operation with Norway, and important partner in Northern Europe, Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said yesterday.

Việt Nam pays heed to resolving issues in ties with Japan The Party and Government of Việt Nam pay special attention to addressing issues arising in the partnership with Japan, Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ said.

Free biochemical tests and X-rays to be offered once a year: Ministry The Ministry of Health plans to provide free biochemical tests and X-rays once every year, Minister of Health Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến said during a visit to Tân Quý Ward health station in HCM City’s Tân Phú District on April 23.

HCM City seeks approval for new mechanism for land compensation payment The HCM City People’s Committee has sought the Government’s approval for a new mechanism to reduce the time it takes to make compensation payments and acquire lands needed for infrastructure development.