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Quang Binh province ramps up efforts to eliminate substandard housing

Quang Binh, Feb. 19 -- The steering committee for the eradication of temporary and dilapidated houses in the central province of Quang Binh on February 19 convened a meeting with local authorities and... Read More


Singapore's gold export to US increases sharply

Hanoi, Feb. 19 -- Gold shipments from Singapore to the US climbed to the highest level in almost three years in January. This is a further sign of the ructions in bullion trading after pricing dispar... Read More


Philippines considers nickel export ban

Manila, Feb. 19 -- The Philippine Government is considering a ban on raw nickel ore exports to boost its domestic processing industry. Philippine Senate President Francis Escudero recently stated tha... Read More


Lao Cai seeks stronger cooperation with Israeli partners

Lao Cai, Feb. 19 -- The mountainous northwestern province of Lao Cai is seeking greater cooperation with Israeli businesses and investors, particularly in high-tech agriculture, trade, and tourism, a ... Read More


Legislature okays piloting distinct mechanisms, policies for urban railway development

Hanoi, Feb. 19 -- The National Assembly (NA) on February 19 morning adopted a resolution on piloting specific mechanisms and policies for the development of urban railway networks in Hanoi and Ho Chi ... Read More


Resolution adjusting 2025 socio-economic development plan adopted

Hanoi, Feb. 19 -- The 15th National Assembly (NA) on February 19 passed a resolution on supplements to the 2025 socio-economic development plan which sets a growth target of at least 8%, at its ninth ... Read More


National Assembly adopts two revised laws

Hanoi, Feb. 19 -- With 458 out of 459 votes in favour (95.82%), deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) passed the Law on Organisation of Local Governments (revised) on February 19 as part of thei... Read More


PM urges acceleration of public capital allocation, disbursement

Hanoi, Feb. 19 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed an official dispatch on February 18, requesting ministries, sectors, and localities to speed up the allocation and disbursement of the public in... Read More


Lawmakers pass special mechanisms for Ninh Thuan nuclear power project

Hanoi, Feb. 19 -- The 15th National Assembly (NA) adopted a resolution on several special mechanisms and policies for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project at its ninth extraordinary session on Februar... Read More


NA greenlights investment policy of Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong rail project

Hanoi, Feb. 19 -- The 15th National Assembly adopted a resolution on the investment policy of the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway project, with 455 out of 159 participating deputies voting in favo... Read More