Human resources decisive to national development: Prime Minister
Human resources bear decisive significance to the cause of national construction and development, and education plays a very important role in human resources development, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at a working session with the Ministry of Education and Training on May 6.
Human resources bear decisive significance to the cause of national construction and development, and education plays a very important role in human resources development (Photo: vietnamnet.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Humanresources bear decisive significance to the cause of national construction anddevelopment, and education plays a very important role in human resourcesdevelopment, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at a working session with the Ministryof Education and Training on May 6.
The PM acknowledged the substantial results that the education sector has madein implementing Resolution 29 of the Party Central Committee on comprehensiveand essential reform of education and training, one of which was the improved qualityof general and tertiary education as well as vocational training.
At the working session (Photo: VNA)
At the same time, PM Chinh highlighted the major problems of the sector,particularly the limitations in mechanisms and policies, negative phenomenawithin the sector and shortcomings in management decentralization.
He required theministry to focus on key tasks of State management of education-training, whichare to build strategies and plans, institutions and mechanisms, and standardsand criteria. The ministry should also develop tools to mobilise resources fromall sources for education development.
The Government leaderalso urged the sector to pay more attention to communication work to providethe public with better understanding of its problems and get the publicinvolved in addressing them.
He reminded the sectorto coordinate with relevant agencies to implement pandemic prevention measuresto ensure health and safety for more than 1.2 million teachers and nearly 24million students at all levels nationwide amidst the complicated developmentsof the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, the sectorshould study and design measures to fulfill the tasks of the 2020-2021 academicyear, including the national senior high school graduation exams.
Minister of Educationand Training Nguyen Kim Son presented to the PM several proposals regarding thelegal framework for education reform, financial investment for the sector, andthe development of the contingent of teachers and educational managers. /.
A programme called “Dieu uoc cho em” (Wishes for children) was launched on April 11 to call for resources to support the development of education in extremely difficult areas.
Universities nationwide are paying more attention to educational quality accreditation and assurance from domestic and international organisations and centres.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
Human resources bear decisive significance to the cause of national construction and development, and education plays a very important role in human resources development (Photo: vietnamnet.vn) 
At the working session (Photo: VNA) 
