Hanoi okays spending 957 mln USD in public investment projects
Authorities in Hanoi have approved a proposal by the Department of Planning and Investment to invest nearly 22 trillion VND (957 million USD) in 117 public investment projects, including 103 fundamental construction ones, in the city from 2017 – 2020.
The fourth meeting of the municipal People's Council. Hanoi will invest 22 trillion VND in 117 public investment projects. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Authorities in Hanoihave approved a proposal by the Department of Planning and Investment to investnearly 22 trillion VND (957 million USD) in 117 public investment projects,including 103 fundamental construction ones, in the city from 2017 – 2020.
The proposal was accepted by deputies of themunicipal People’s Council at their fourth meeting on July 3.
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Accordingly, some 573.7 hectares of landswill be reclaimed in 77 projects while about 116 hectares of lands for ricecultivation, and protection and special-use forests will be converted toanother purpose.-VNA
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The fourth meeting of the municipal People's Council. Hanoi will invest 22 trillion VND in 117 public investment projects. (Photo: VNA) 
