Financial sector modernization project extended

VGP – The PM has approved the extension of the Financial Sector Modernization and Information Management Project for Viet Nam, which is sponsored by the World Bank till December 31, 2017.

Higher civil servant base salary approved

VGP – Since July 1, 2017, the monthly base salary for civil servants, public employees and those working in the armed forces will increase by 7% from VND 1.21 million (nearly US$ 54) to VND 3 million (US$ 58).

Ben Tre water management project ratified

VGP – The PM has approved in principle the investment for the Ben Tre water management project, which is sponsored by the Japanese Government through an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan.

Project to strengthen provincial health systems gets longer

VGP – The PM has approved the extension of the second phase of the Strengthening provincial health systems project till June 30, 2017, which is sponsored through a non-refundable Official Development Assistance (ODA) of the German Government.

Decision on mass fish death compensation announced

VGP – The PM has issued Decision 1880/QD-TTg on compensation for victims of the most serious environmental pollution incident in the four central provinces – Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Thua Thien Hue.