HCM City People’s Council demands detailed roadmaps for road construction

The HCM City People’s Council's Committee for Economy and Policies on Tuesday instructed relevant departments and agencies to draw up a clear roadmap for building Belt Roads No.2 and 3.

Ministry will strongly support innovation and start-ups

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyễn Chí Dũng talks to the Government Portal about the ministry’s commitments to supporting start-ups and innovative enterprises.

Tourism sector must focus on infrastructure, regulatory changes Provided with beautiful landscapes, long beaches and rich cultural and marine resources, Bình Định Province is expected to transform into a key destination for both domestic and foreign visitors.

Australia, VN issue new report on digital transformation roadmap Risks and challenges must be identified during the digital transformation era to ensure that Việt Nam continues to grow and be prosperous, a new report has said.

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.

World Bank offers new credit to develop urban centres The World Bank Board of Executive Directors yesterday approved a US$194.36 million credit to help four secondary cities in Việt Nam build critically-needed municipal infrastructure and strengthen urban planning.

Ministry issues ICT reference framework for smart city development

The ICT (information and communication technology) reference framework for the development of smart cities (version 1.0) has been issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications as a basis for localities and businesses to develop smart city projects. 

Việt Nam needs legal framework for e-government Nguyễn Tuấn Anh, a standing member of the National Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, talks to Vietnam News Agency about how to make best use of e-government to speed up administrative reform.

First port, infrastructure, logistics exhibition opens in HCM City The first Việt Nam International Port, Infrastructure and Logistics Exhibition & Conference (VIPILEC 2019) opened in HCM City yesterday with the participation of 100 exhibitors from 15 countries and territories.

Pakistan vows to raise revenues with new budget following IMF deal Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's government vowed to collect more taxes and make spending cuts in a closely watched budget presented to parliament on Tuesday, weeks after reaching a deal with the IMF for a $6 billion bailout.