MoIT aims for production growth in second half of year The ministry has suggested localities develop material production regions, industrial parks and economic zones to ensure they have raw materials for domestic production.

Water sector draws investment The annual compound growth rate (CAGR) of the water sector in 2017-2020 is 43 per cent for industrial production and 35 per cent for clean water consumption.

HCM City aims to reduce water pollution by 90 per cent

HCM City authorities have ordered the city Department of Natural Resources and Environment to work with agencies and district authorities to strictly monitor the discarding of litter and untreated sewage in canals in the city.

Fabric production an issue for textile industry

The report found that the domestic textile and garment industry lacks sufficient domestic supply of materials.

Diversified measures to protect the environment Nguyễn Toàn Thắng, director-general of the HCM City Department of Natural Resources and Environment, speaks to the newspaper Sài Gòn Giải Phóng (Liberated Sài Gòn) on the plan to turn HCM City into a green, clean and beautiful city

Đồng Nai to develop smart urban area near new airport Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has urged Đồng Nai Province to speed up the progress of the Long Thành international airport and create a “comprehensive plan” to develop smart urban areas around the proposed airport. 

NA passes EVIPA, Public-Private Partnership Law The agreement will replace current bilateral agreements on investments between Việt Nam and 21 countries in the European Union. The NA recognises and enables the enforcement of final judgements issued by a dispute settlement institution, designated to settle investment disputes between Việt Nam and the EU as well as EU’s members. 

HCM City sees big decrease in street flooding The anti-flooding works carried out in HCM City since 2008 have helped reduce the number of streets that are flooded during moderate to heavy rainfall, according to the city Department of Construction.

WB official impressed by Hà Nội's COVID-19 control efforts

He attributed the achievements to concerted efforts by the public and sound direction from authorities since the first infection was identified.

HCM City seeks private funds for flood prevention projects

The HCM City authorities have asked agencies to roll out policies to attract private investment for flood-prevention projects as the city struggles to find a solution to its flooding crisis.