MPI seeks VND1 trillion for Vung Ang Economic Zone The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) will send a proposal to the government on pouring an additional VND1 trillion (USD47.6 million) into the development of Vung Ang Economic Zone (EZ) in the central province of Ha Tinh.   Vung Ang Economic Zone At a recent meeting with Ha Tinh provincial authorities, Bui Quang Vinh, minister of Planning and Investment, said that the ministry will seek government approval for spending the remaining VND219 billion (USD10.4 million) out of the total VND819 billion (USD39 million) in state budget funds allocated to the project. Vinh also asked Ha Tinh to provide the MPI with information about the distribution of VND600 billion (USD28.6 million) given to Vung Ang EZ earlier, as well as the plan for the use of the remaining VND219 billion which is expected to be poured into the economic zone. To speed up the pace of important works for the EZ during this years flood season, the MPI has proposed that the government advance VND800 billion at the recommendation of Ha Tinh officials. The minister also noted that the MPI has sought the government’s instruction as to the allocation of the state budget for the construction of a housing project for workers at Vung Ang EZ. Vinh has sent a proposal to the government on the capital allocation to support the communes’ socio-economic development. By Bich Diep, dtinews.vn