Master plan on healthcare network by 2050 approved

Hanoi: The Prime Minister on February 27 issued a Decision approving the Master Plan on the healthcare network for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

The plan encompasses systems of healthcare facilities at regional, inter-provincial, and i…

Special mechanisms, policies proposed to boost Da Nang’s development

Hanoi: The Ministry of Planning and Investment on February 26 held a meeting to discuss special mechanisms and policies for the development of the central city of Da Nang.

According to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, special mech…

Banks expect credit growth from Q2

Hanoi: Banks are expecting an improvement in credit growth from the second quarter of 2024, especially now that loan interest rates have decreased, exports gradually recovered, and domestic consumption increased.

The State Bank of Vietnam said that a…

Hanoi to ask for WB’s help with design of national railway station

Hanoi: The Hanoi Department of Transport has proposed the municipal People’s Committee ask for the World Bank (WB)’s assistance in the technical design of the general layout for the Ngoc Hoi national railway station complex.

The Hanoi department coor…

Laos proposes to sell 4,150 MW of wind power to Vietnam

Hanoi: Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has received proposals from seven wind farm investors in Laos that want to sell electricity to Vietnam, with a total capacity of nearly 4,150 MW, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has said.

Lao investors will …

Deputy PM welcomes Chinese participation in energy, infrastructure projects

Hanoi: Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha received General Manager of the Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) Wang Bin in Hanoi on February 27.

The Deputy PM praised the Chinese firm’s fruitful operations along with its application o…

Vietnam-Laos trade turnover increases sharply in January

Vientiane: The Vietnam – Laos trade turnover in January increased by 75.8% over the same period in 2023, reaching 174.4 million USD.

Specifically, Vietnam’s exports to Laos were valued at 56.8 million USD, surging 104.4% year-on-year, with h increase…