Subcommittee prepares documents for 13th National Party Congress
Economic experts and scientists gathered at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Hanoi on March 2 to work on documents on socio-economic development strategies to be summited to the 13th National Party Congress.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (standing), who is also head of socio-economic subcommittee, chairs the meeting on March 2 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Economic experts and scientistsgathered at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Hanoi onMarch 2 to work on documents on socio-economic development strategies to besummited to the 13th National Party Congress.
He said the socio-economic subcommittee, foundedto help prepare for the congress slated for early 2021, has been tasked withbuilding a document on the socio-economic development strategy for 2021-2030and another on the socio-economic development plan for 2021-2025. The documentswill set up strategic orientations for national development in the next decade.
Participants predicted that the global situationwill be unpredictable in the next 10 years, especially impacts of the FourthIndustrial Revolution.
They noted the most important issue is the humanfactor. State agencies’ management activities must be improved to boosteconomic development, while heads of each ministry, sector and locality mustbear greater responsibility.
Vietnam holds advantages for developing tropicalagriculture. Climate change will affect agriculture, but it also createsopportunities to restructure Vietnamese agriculture. Existing farming practicesdepend too much on natural freshwater sources. Therefore, as a large area offarmland is vulnerable to saltwater intrusion, the State should makeorientations to help farmers change their practices.
Participants suggested further scientific andtechnological application and brand building so that Vietnam’s agriculturalproducts will meet international standards and demand.
Priorities should also be given to developingcoastal economic activities, tourism, services and urban areas, they said.
Appreciating the opinions, PM Phuc pointed outthat the country is still facing numerous difficulties and it is now just alower-income nation, while there are not many opportunities.
He said an aspiration for development is a must,requesting stronger efforts so that Vietnam will have obtained fundamentalimprovements by the centenaries of the Party in 2030 and of the country in2045.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired the first session of the Socio-Economic Subcommittee in preparation for the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi on November 9.
The Government issued Resolution 01/NQ-CP on January 1, outlining the main tasks and solutions for implementing the socio-economic development plan and the state budget estimates for 2019.
The sub-committee in charge of documents for the 13th National Party Congress held it first meeting in Hanoi on January 7 under the chair of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and President Nguyen Phu Trong.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged the Socio-Economic Subcommittee to quickly complete detailed drafts for the 2021-2030 socio-economic development strategy and the 2021-2025 socio-economic development plan to well prepare for the 13th National Party Congress.
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Interim Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), and Borge Brende, WEF President and CEO, commended Vietnam’s flexible and effective economic governance and its strong economic performance.
The two PMs agreed on measures to strengthen bilateral relations in the future, especially the prompt signing of an action plan for implementing the countries' comprehensive strategic partnership, and the launch of upgraded VSIPs to include hi-tech parks, urban areas, and commercial zones.
PM Chinh requested ERIA to maintain close coordination with Vietnamese agencies and research institutes to promote policy research and consultations, and help the country increase productivity, quality, and competitiveness of the economy, especially in digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy, to contribute to achieving the rapid, sustainable development and double-digit economic growth goals it has set out for the coming decades.
The new Quang Tri province will include 78 commune-level units and features key assets such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a long coastline, historical landmarks, three international border gates, deep-water ports, a modern transport network, and two airports.
The rehearsal took place at the National Military Training Centre No. 4, the Vietnam National University - Hanoi, and the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, involving more than 7,400 officers and soldiers.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa on June 25 on the sidelines of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin city, China, during which he affirmed Vietnam attaches great importance to its multifaceted cooperation with Ecuador and proposes continued dialogue, negotiation, and signing of cooperation agreements in trade, investment, finance, and agriculture.
A working visit to Toulouse by Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang from June 23–25 has laid important groundwork for expanding multi-sector cooperation between Vietnam and the Occitanie region.
Prof. Dr. Georgy Toloraia, Executive Director of the National Committee for BRICS Research and Director of the Centre for Russian Strategy in Asia at the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, expressed his confidence that Vietnam will become a substantial and influential partner of BRICS.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed enhancing economic and trade cooperation, including the development of railway connectivity between Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan, which will also strengthen links with Central Asian nations.
The new law abolishes the death penalty for eight criminal offenses: the crime aimed at overthrowing the people’s government; the crime of sabotaging state infrastructure and technical facilities; the crime of producing and trading counterfeit medicines for treatment and prevention; the crime of destroying peace and causing aggressive war; the crime of espionage; that of illegally transporting narcotics; embezzlement; and bribe taking.
Vietnam will continue to coordinate closely with and make positive contributions to the initiatives and collective work of the Group of 77 (G77) developing nations, said Ambassador Do Hung Viet, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the UN.
Speaking at the session, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the urgency of the amended railway law, noting the country is currently implementing many railway development projects such as the North–South high-speed railway, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi urban rail systems, and the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong line.
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed a decision establishing a Vietnamese sub-committee under the Joint Committee on Economic, Trade, and Investment Cooperation between the Vietnamese and Spanish Governments.
Young lawmakers must be remain true to revolutionary ideals, loyal to the Party, nation, and people, and to resist the temptations of personal gain or power. They must dare to think, dare to act, dare to innovate, and dare to take responsibility.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on June 24 afternoon approved in principle an ordinance amending and supplementing several provisions of six ordinances relating to the jurisdiction of the People’s Courts and relevant agencies.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (standing), who is also head of socio-economic subcommittee, chairs the meeting on March 2 (Photo: VNA) 
