Hanoi People’s Committee to take over Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park
The Government issued a resolution to transfer Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park under the management of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) to the People's Committee of Hanoi from August 1.
Hanoi (VNA) - The Government issued a resolution totransfer Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park under the management of the Ministry of Scienceand Technology (MoST) to the People's Committee of Hanoi from August 1.
In the Resolution, the Government requested the MoST to hand overto the municipal People's Committee all finance, tasks, and public property andinvestment projects from the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park Management Board andaffiliated units.
The handover began on August 1 and must be completed within sixmonths.
Also according to the Government's Resolution, the Hoa Lac Hi-TechPark and the Management Board will continue to use the current seal until thehandover is completed.
The management board will continue to use funds and carry outtasks according to the approved budget plan until there is a decision from thecompetent authority on adjusting the operating fund source./.
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Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park (Photo: vneconomy.vn) 
