Deputies hope new Government meets voters’ aspirations
Many deputies have pinned high hopes on the Government for the 2016-2021 tenure after hearing Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s inaugural address on July 26.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at his swearing-in ceremony in July 26 (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –﷽ Many deputies have pinned high hopes on the Government for the 2016-2021 tenure after hearing Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s inaugural address on July 26, in which he pledged to build a pure Government that acts to serve the people and spur growth.
Luu Binh Nhuong, a deputy from the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre, said he was impressed by the PM’s speech as it demonstrates the Government’s resolve to effectuate the Party’s policies.
Such issues raised by the Government leader as training talent and handling environmental pollution are the most pressing and important to national socio-economic development, he said, adding that if Vietnam cannot overcome the challenges, the country will make no headway.
Ngo Sach Thuc, a representative from the northern province of Bac Giang, said the PM focused on the Government’s tasks in the next five years.
The Government should take more drastic actions, turn words into actions and heed institutional completion in order to build a rule-of-law State, the deputy suggested.
Applauding the actions the Government has already taken over the past three months since it was elected by the 13 th NA last April, lawmaker Nguyen Duc Kien from the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang reviewed the Government’s performance in resolving marine pollution caused by Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Co. Ltd and the drought in the southwestern region, which was considered the most severe in the past decade.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and the new Government have initially built trust and met the expectations of the people thanks to their strong commitments and actions towards multiple economic matters, especially those regarding business climate and competitiveness.
Kien stressed that the PM’s meetings with labourers is a new step taken by the new Government.
Echoing Kien’s views, Le Thi Thuy, a representative from the northern province of Hai Duong, said the PM and the Government have kept a close watch on all matters and expressed her hope that the PM and the Government together will outstandingly translate the action plan set for the next five years.
The Government is likely to meet the aspirations of voters and people nationwide, the deputy said.
On July 26, 485 deputies, or 98.18 percent of total lawmakers, voted for Nguyen Xuan Phuc as Prime Minister for the 2016-2021 tenure at the 14 th NA’s first session.
In his swearing-in ceremony, the newly elected PM clarified his great responsibility assigned by the Party, NA, voters and people nationwide, affirming that he will make every effort to serve the nation and people.-VNA
As many as 485 out of 489 deputies present at the July 26 plenary session of the 14th National Assembly voted for Nguyen Xuan Phuc as Prime Minister for the 2016-2021 tenure.
Legislators cast secret ballots to elect the Vice State President, Chief Judge of the Supreme People’s Court and Prosecutor General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy in Hanoi on July 27.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivered a report on the structure of the Government for the 2016-2021 tenure on July 27 during the 14th National Assembly’s first session.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at his swearing-in ceremony in July 26 (Source: VNA)
