For reference only THE GOVERNMENT ------- SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAMIndependence - Freedom - Happiness --------------- No. 01/NQ-CP Ha Noi, January 07, 2016 RESOLUTION On major tasks and solutions guiding and directing the implementation of the Socio-economic development plan and the State budget plan in 2016 THE GOVERNMENT Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001; Pursuant to the Resolution No. 98/2015/QH13 dated November 10, 2015 of the National Assembly on the Socio-economic development plan in 2016; Pursuant to the Resolution No. 99/2015/QH13 dated November 11, 2015 of the National Assembly on the State budget plan in 2016; Pursuant to the Resolution No. 101/2015/QH13 dated November 14, 2015 of the National Assembly on allocation of central budget in 2016; Based on the discussion of the Cabinet's members and local leaders and the conclusion of the Prime Minister at the Government's conference held on December 28 - 29, 2015, … [Read more...] about Major tasks and solutions guiding implementation of 2016 Socio-economic development plan
Planning policy guidance
Agricultural sector needs guidance for benefit: expert
Vietnamese farmers have largely failed to benefit from their bumper crops for a long time, leading agriculture expert and South Vietnam University rector Vo Tong Xuan told Tuoi tre (Youth) newspaper. Q: In your opinion, why can't the farmers sell their agricultural produce following their bumper crops? A There are various reasons leading to the problem. First of all, I should say, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Industry and Trade have failed to provide them with accurate forecast on the market demand before they start cultivating the crops. On the other hand, during their visits, government officials often encourage the farmers to increase their rice production or fish farming, but forget to inform them about the buyers of their products. Meanwhile, the producers or farmers do not appear to care much about what is happening in the market or about the market demands for their products. What is even worse is that sometimes, the traders approach the … [Read more...] about Agricultural sector needs guidance for benefit: expert
Policies need to be put into practice
Cao Si Kiem, president of the Viet Nam Small and Medium Enterprises Association, talks to Ha Noi Moi (New Ha Noi) newspaper about incentive policies Some reports say that the Government's policy to support Vietnamese enterprises has had a positive impact on the nation's economic recovery. Would you agree? Generally speaking, there are several factors behind some of the economic successes seen since early 2014: the restructuring of weak banks, helping them avert bankruptcy and reduce the deposit interest rate; stabilisation of the gold market and the exchange rate; and restoring demand-supply balance in foreign currencies. The Government's supporting policies, including tax breaks, have helped localities and sectors draw up more specific plans, particularly to develop better governance models to manage a market economy. However, there are also those who say that enterprises still face many challenges. Why is this happening, in your opinion? In 2014, there have been three main … [Read more...] about Policies need to be put into practice
Vietnam moves forward with implementation plan for Paris Agreement
The workshop was co-chaired by Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha, UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Haoliang Xu, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Pratibha Mehta and First Counselor, the Embassy of Federal Republic of Germany in Vietnam Martin Hoppe. The Paris Agreement was adopted during the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It is the first legally binding document on climate change that applies to all parties. As one of the countries severely affected by climate change, Vietnam’s implementation of Paris Agreement will in part determine the international community’s response to climate change. In order to fulfil this responsibility, the Vietnam government has tasked the MONRE with the development of an implementation plan in cooperation with line ministries and stakeholders, which will be submitted to the Prime Minister for … [Read more...] about Vietnam moves forward with implementation plan for Paris Agreement
Viet Nam conservation plan
Viet Nam conservation plan ‘Better governance key to environmental protection’ (08-06-2007) On the occasion of the World Environment Day, the Ha Long Bay Management Board in Quang Ninh Province launched a campaign to clean the bay, with the participation of hundreds of local fishermen and people. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Dan HA NOI — Better governance was needed to adequately address Viet Nam’s environmental concerns, according to the World Conservation Union’s new plan on balancing Viet Nam’s economic and environmental demands. The conservation union launched its strategic framework for Viet Nam for 2007-10 in Ha Noi yesterday. Titled Finding the Balance in a Changing World, the framework was developed keeping in mind Viet Nam’s sustained economic growth and emerging awareness of the potential impact of climate change. The union, which includes government and non-government members, focused on four key areas in its framework, … [Read more...] about Viet Nam conservation plan