By August 19, eight days after implementation began, the VND1.1 trillion ($47 million) package from the Unemployment Insurance Fund to assist workers has helped more than 298,000 workers. The amount spent stands at nearly VND845 billion ($36 million), or 72 per cent of the plan.
Under the socio-economic development plan and State budget estimate for 2023 for Hanoi, the capital will work to boost domestic revenue by 7-9 per cent compared to 2022 estimates. Hanoi will also strengthen the fight against budget revenue losses from business on digital platforms and real estate transfers.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the UNDP inaugurated the Vietnam Circular Economy Network within the framework of a conference kicking off the development of a national action plan to implement Vietnam’s circular economy, held on June 28. Implemented and built in 2021 with support from the embassies of Norway, the Netherlands, and Finland in Vietnam, the network will contribute to perfecting institutions and policies and accelerating the transition to an effective circular economy in all socio-economic fields.
On March 30, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai directed the implementation of measures to ensure the stock market operates stably, safely, smoothly, openly, transparently, and sustainably. It is also necessary to review mechanisms and policies and complete the legal framework relating to handling violations in the securities sector.
The Hanoi Department of Transport has permitted six key traffic projects in the capital to continue during the current social distancing period. Contractors assigned by the department have committed to undertaking pandemic prevention measures.
