IFC to help HCM City build medical facilities through PPP
Standing Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Le Thanh Liem held a working session with Kyle Kelhofer, country manager for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), on April 5.
HCM City authorities present souvenir to country manager for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia of the International Finance Corporation Kyle Kelhofer (third from left) (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) –Standing Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Le ThanhLiem held a working session with Kyle Kelhofer, country manager for Vietnam,Laos and Cambodia of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), on April 5.
On the occasion, the twowitnessed the signing of a PPP advisory services agreement for the daycarehospital of the Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine between the IFC and theuniversity.
Vice Chairman Liem stressed thatthe signing of the advisory services agreement marks the success of thepartnership between the IFC and HCM City’s Health Department, Department ofPlanning and Investment, and the Pham Ngoc Thach University. When completed,the project will provide a training centre, a general clinic and a daycare facility,serving around 300,000 patients a year.
Moreover, the successfulimplementation of the project will pave the way for more projects in the formof public-private partnership (PPP) between HCM City and the IFC, he said.
The official used the occasionto thank the IFC for its active coordination with HCM City’s agencies inimplementing the content of the memorandum of understanding between the cityand the IFC, which was signed during a trip of a city delegation to the US inDecember 2017.
HCM City hopes to receive moresupport and advice from the IFC in other fields such as building smart city,urban management, innovation and environmental protection, he said.
The IFC official said withglobal experience and expertise in PPP advisory services, the IFC is a suitablepartner of HCM City in developing projects serving the city’s priorities ininfrastructure and social development, helping the city save public resourceswhile increasing the public’s access to quality services.
According to Kelhofer, with theassistance of Hungary and the Rockefeller Foundation, the IFC will conductdetailed assessment and compile a report on different options for the projectof the Pham Ngoc Thach University in the next six months. Bidding for theproject is slated to be held at the end of this year, with the results to beannounced in mid-2020.-VNA
Ho Chi Minh City will work closely with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in translating the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the two sides into projects, said a municipal official.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Tien Phong Commercial Joint Stock Bank (TPBank) have inked a deal under which the IFC will provide a syndicated loan of 100 million USD to help TPBank extend long-term funding to mirco-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and individual borrowers through digital delivery channels.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a member of the World Bank – signed a cooperation agreement with the Hanoi Architectural University and the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture on February 26 to improve training capacity and to build a contingent of construction architects and engineers for green buildings in Vietnam.
A training programme on how to create better work in businesses is being held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 19-20 for leaders of trade union organisations in southern localities.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) – a sister organisation of the World Bank and member of the World Bank Group - and the Orient Commercial Bank (OCB) on March 27 signed a cooperation deal on a 100 million USD credit package and a consultancy programme to promote supply chain financing.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
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UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
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Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
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The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
HCM City authorities present souvenir to country manager for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia of the International Finance Corporation Kyle Kelhofer (third from left) (Photo: VNA) 
