Public Investment Capital Disbursement in January Achieves 2.58% of Target
On February 1st, the Ministry of Finance announced that by the end of the first month of 2023, the estimated disbursement of public investment capital for 2024 is 16,934.3 billion VND, reaching 2.46% of the plan (achieving 2.58% of the plan set by the Prime Minister).
Trần Tuấn Anh Resigns from Politburo with a Strong Sense of Responsibility
The Central Party Committee has agreed to allow Mr. Tran Tuan Anh to resign from his position as a member of the Politburo, member of the Central Party Committee for the 13th term.
Increase ticket prices for 4 high-traffic express routes starting from 1st February
Starting from 00:00 on February 1st, Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) has officially increased toll fees on four expressways invested and operated by the company.
Hanoi: Nearly 186 billion VND in support for certain individuals participating in health insurance
Hanoi city has allocated nearly 186 billion VND to support certain individuals participating in health insurance from 2024-2025. Specifically, individuals aged 70 to below 80 and mildly disabled individuals without health insurance cards will receive 100% support for their health insurance purchases.
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“Vietnam Aims for Eco-Industrial Revolution: First Eco-Certified Industrial Parks Still a Dream”
The concept of an eco-industrial park is novel to Vietnam, with no certified eco-industrial parks in existence as of yet. While a select few industrial parks have begun to experiment with eco-friendly, circular, and waste-recycling models, their presence is minimal. Notably, there have been instances of "greenwashing" by businesses and industrial parks, where claims of environmental sustainability are exaggerated or misleading.
The Evolution of Lending Rates: A Comprehensive Overview
With an average lending rate of just 6.29% annually, a decrease of 0.64% from last year, affordable loans are now more accessible to individuals and businesses alike.
The Art of Thai-US Trade Negotiations: Ceding Ground for Mutual Gain
Thailand aims to reduce its $46 billion trade surplus with the United States by 70% over the next five years, working towards a balance between the two nations within 7 to 8 years.
