First province-level Party Congress nationwide held in Hoa Binh
The Party Committee of the northern province of Hoa Binh on September 15 convened its 16 th Congress for the 2015-2020 tenure, the first of its kind to be held nationwide.
The Party Committee of the northern province of Hoa Binh on September 15 convened its 16 th Congress for the 2015-2020 tenure (Source:Internet)
The Party Committee of the northern province of Hoa Binh on September 15 convened its 16 th Congress for the 2015-2020 tenure, the first of its kind to be held nationwide, with President Truong Tan Sang in attendance.
Attending the event were leaders of ministries, agencies and localities as well as more than 300 delegates representing 60,000 local Party members.
Addressing the opening ceremony, President Truong Tan Sang asked the Congress to extensively discuss shortcomings and weaknesses that need to be addressed.
In the future, the province should continue strategic breakthroughs to restructure the economy and renew its growth model while giving priority to seamless infrastructure improvements, particularly those connecting the capital city of Hanoi and the northern Delta to facilitate trade and tourism.
In the meantime, Hoa Binh needs to improve education-training with a focus on vocational training and human resources improvement, he said.
Apart from stepping up administrative reform to improve the investment climate, the province was urged to continue restructuring and developing agriculture by adopting technological advances and forming value chains from seedlings, farming, harvest, processing, branding and consumption.
Effective models of cultivating fruits and industrial plants should be multiplied, new rural construction be accelerated, and more capital inflows be put towards northern Delta connectivity.
The leader suggested Hoa Binh partner with major travel agencies to develop cultural, ecological and leisure tourism while simultaneously paying heed to socio-cultural well-being, including sustainable poverty reduction, political security and social safety and order, cracking down on crimes and drugs and Party building.
Bui Van Tinh, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council, said the local economy has expanded by 9.1 percent over the past five years. Social welfare has been ensured for all citizens, especially those living in poor and mountainous regions.
Party building and political system strengthening have seen new and positive changes, he added.
Participants pointed out existing flaws, including a slow shift to new economic models, asynchronous socio-economic infrastructure, low workforce quality and limited Party leadership in several units.
During the 2015-2020 tenure, the provincial Party Committee will focus on three strategic initiatives that cover infrastructure and workforce improvement in tandem with new-style rural construction, national defence and military tasks in the new context, and building the Party and a strong and healthy political system.
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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.
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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.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
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The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
The Party Committee of the northern province of Hoa Binh on September 15 convened its 16 th Congress for the 2015-2020 tenure (Source:Internet)
