Banking & Finance
Remittances to HCM City reached $2.41 bln in Q1
Of the figure, nearly $1.76 billion transfered through remittance companies.
Society
HCMC targets District 8 for massive canal-side relocation project
Under the plan, 14,950 households in District 8 are slated for relocation.
Business
A $4.7- million grant funding for 17 innovative startup partnerships announced at the P4G Vietnam Summit
The announcement was made by P4G’s Executive Director Robyn McGuckin on April 16.
Telehealth project to improve healthcare services for disadvantaged groups
Project to be implemented in ten provinces with non-refundable aid of over $2.3 million.
Ministry seeks measures to ensure affordable goods and sufficient supply for Tet
Ministry of Industry and Trade issues dispatch requiring measures to stabilize the market for the upcoming Tet holiday.
Hanoi targets having only green buses by 2035
From 2026 to 2035, Vietnam’s capital will change its bus fleet to half electric and half LNG/CNG.
Hanoi targets cutting 1.6-1.8% of energy consumption by 2025
Capital issues action plan to implement national energy efficiency program.
HCMC accelerates transition to green vehicles and reduces pollution
As part of the 2020-2030 pollution reduction program, the city aims to cut air pollutant emissions in the transportation sector by 90% by 2030.
Industry and Trade minister agrees on three electricity supply scenarios for 2025
Minister Nguyen Hong Dien emphasized the importance of preventing any imbalance between electricity supply and demand under any circumstances.