Chính Phong

Jan 23, 2025 | english.thesaigontimes.vn | Chính Phong |Ngoc Anh Nguyen |Ngọc Dung Nguyễn

HCMC – The Ministry of Transport has finalized a draft resolution proposing special mechanisms and policies for expediting the development of urban railway networks in HCMC and Hanoi. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha announced the proposal following a meeting focused on establishing these special mechanisms to advance metro development in the two cities. The draft resolution is set to be presented during the ninth extraordinary session of the National Assembly, scheduled for February 12, 2025.

Jan 13, 2025 | english.thesaigontimes.vn | Chính Phong |Dat Thanh

HCMC – The Ministry of Planning and Investment has issued a new circular establishing 53 criteria aimed at promoting sustainable marine economic development and enhancing Vietnam’s position as a maritime nation. Circular No. 01/2025/TT-BKHDT introduces two key statistical frameworks: national indicators on seas and islands, and criteria for evaluating Vietnam’s maritime strengths.

Oct 17, 2024 | english.thesaigontimes.vn | Chính Phong |Dat Thanh

HCMC – The Government plans to increase the credit package for agriculture and forestry to between VND50 trillion and VND60 trillion to promote growth in the Mekong Delta region. This decision follows Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s directive asking the State Bank of Vietnam to implement several preferential credit programs for supporting the region. The Mekong Delta is a key agricultural hub, accounting for 90% of Vietnam’s rice exports and 60-70% of its fruit and seafood exports.

Oct 9, 2024 | english.thesaigontimes.vn | Chính Phong |Dat Thanh

HCMC – HCMC and Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province will join forces to develop their coastal infrastructure to establish themselves as a leading maritime economic hub in Southeast Asia. This is part of the central Government’s strategic plan, outlined in Decision No. 1117/QD-TTg by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, focusing on sustainable coastal resource management from 2021 to 2023, with a vision to 2050.

Sep 16, 2024 | english.thesaigontimes.vn | Chính Phong |Dat Thanh

HCMC – Vietnam’s full-year gross domestic product (GDP) growth has been cut by 15 basis points due to the aftermath of typhoon Yagi, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment. The third-quarter growth is now expected to fall by 0.35 basis point, while fourth-quarter growth could slow by another 22 basis points. These numbers were discussed at a government meeting on September 15, where solutions were proposed to mitigate the storm’s impact and assist affected communities and businesses.