Supporting industries have not yet caught up with the growth and demand of FDI; the protection of the environment from the impact of investment and production activities by FDI enterprises is still under threat and faces insecurity; national defense, economic security and social order are facing negative foreign investment activities; hi-tech attraction is not yet successful; cooperation and alliance between local and FDI enterprises are not close, and possibly non-existent, so to say; and the legal system and policies for investment, business, land and construction are asynchronous and constantly amended and supplemented, eroding the competitiveness of the investment environment. … [Read more...] about Private sector development to enhance FDI efficiency
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Party Central Committee’s 15th plenum ends earlier than expected
Trong asked the Committee members to continue maintaining their solidarity and responsibility and ensure the successful organization of the 13th National Party Congress, which is the country's most important political event of the year, meeting the expectation of the whole Party and people. … [Read more...] about Party Central Committee’s 15th plenum ends earlier than expected
VND1.8-trillion Cu Chi hospital gets off ground
Representatives attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Cu Chi Regional General Hospital project in HCMC on January 15 - PHOTO: SGGPO HCMC - The HCMC Project Investment Management Authority for Civil and Industry on January 15 broke ground on the Cu Chi Regional General Hospital project with a total investment of over VND1.8 trillion. … [Read more...] about VND1.8-trillion Cu Chi hospital gets off ground
The tranquil, soothing hill in Binh Thuan
At the foot of the hill was beautiful beaches and rocks. As the transport system remained primitive here, the beaches were untouched. Sitting on the beach, listening to sea waves and admiring little birds flying in the sunset sky made me feel like I was soothed by Mother Nature. … [Read more...] about The tranquil, soothing hill in Binh Thuan
Vietnam makes a big push into renewable energy
The conclusion of the draft of the Eighth National Power Master Plan to be submitted soon by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to the Prime Minister includes notable points. They are bigger scale of wind and solar power development, no new coal-fired plants during 2026-2030, elimination of 9.5GW generated from imported coal-fired power plants and delay of 7.6GW of coal-fired power until after 2030-2035, including Quynh Lap 1 and 2 projects whose total capacity is 2,400MW. The southern and central regions will focus on renewable energy and liquefied natural gas (LNG) while imported coal-fired power will be developed mostly in the north. After 2025, power transmission lines from the south central region to the north region will be installed and the transition to sustainable energy will be encouraged. … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes a big push into renewable energy