City seeks private investors for metro lines

HCM City wants to attract more private investment instead of relying on official development assistance (ODA) to build its remaining metro lines, but experts have said that it faces a difficult challenge.

Lower interest rates not a good thing for equity market

Lower lending rates in the financial-banking market may not mean good things for the securities market, specialist Đào Phúc Tường said on Wednesday.

Central province to call for PPP investment in airport and sea port

The central province has proposed a Private-Public-Partnership (PPP) model for calling on investment from the private sector in two key projects – the Chu Lai Airport and sea port systems in the near future.

ASEAN needs to rely on its own strengths to drive growth: economists

With uncertainties and increasing rivalry among major powers in the world, ASEAN, especially Việt Nam, will need to rely on its own devices to drive growth this year, economists said.

2019 breakthrough targets must wait for 2020

Việt Nam had targeted breakthroughs in three prioritised areas this year but efforts have fallen short.

Business environment needs strong Gov't actions: VBF 2019 The Vietnamese economy will grow faster if private companies thrive, but development should be sustained, transparent and secure, heard a meeting on Wednesday.

Railway restoration project in Đà Lạt to receive PPP investment

The restoration of the Tháp Chàm-Đà Lạt Railway, originally built by the French, will receive investment from a private- public-partnership (PPP).

 

Deputies fear State will miss budget targets

National Assembly (NA) deputies have expressed worries that the State budget income from tax collection is declining while economic development is too reliant on exploiting natural assets.

HCM City seeks funds for waste water treatment, flood-prevention projects

HCM City seeks funds for 17 flood-control and wastewater treatment projects because of a city budget shortfall, authorities said at a meeting on Thursday.

Better planning needed for infrastructure: PM

Despite improvements to the country’s infrastructure in recent years, especially in terms of transport, better quality planning that matches economic demands is still sorely lacking.