At a meeting chaired by PM Pham Minh Chinh on September 23, a draft decree on mechanisms and policies in favor of rooftop solar power development was discussed.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 788/QD-TTg dated June 29, 2022 establishing the Appraisal Council of National Marine Spatial Planning for the 2021-2030 period and vision to 2045. The Chairman is Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh. Its task is to advise and assist the government and the Prime Minister on performing assigned tasks in accordance with the Law on Planning related to the appraisal of the national marine spatial plan.
According to Mr. Bui Trung Nghia, Vice President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), Vietnam achieving its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 will require the involvement of all economic and social sectors in all levels and localities. At a conference on developing the circular economy, held on June 28 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, he made five recommendations in the medium and long terms to further strengthen cooperation between the State, the government, and businesses in promoting the circular economy, including developing a distinct law and promoting and participating in effective international cooperation.
On the occasion of Vietnam Entrepreneurs Day on October 13, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh sent an open letter to businesses around the country. The letter stated that the Vietnamese Government and relevant agencies will step up institutional reform, remove difficulties and obstacles, mobilize resources, and reform administrative procedures, among other measures, to create an open and equal business environment for business development and international integration for entrepreneurs.
The Delta variant of Covid-19 has dealt a severe blow to the recovery efforts of Vietnam’s aviation sector. Airlines are struggling to maintain liquidity and are borrowing additional working capital to overcome the difficulties.
