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Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh addresses the 15th NA's third session on May 23. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The targets set for 2022, including the growth target of 6-6.5 percent, remain a huge challenge given the domestic and international situation, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh said at the third session of the 15th National Assembly in Hanoi on May 23. The Deputy PM reported that the macro economy has been maintained, major economic balances ensured, and inflation brought under control, with the consumer price index ( CPI ) in the first four months of this year up 2.1 percent. The monetary market and interest rates have also remained stable, he said, adding that the credit balance by the end of April has increased by 7.18 percent compared to late 2021. In the four-month period, State budget revenue hit 657.4 trillion VND (28.37 billion USD), equivalent to 46.6 percent of the estimate and up 15.4 percent year-on-year. Export turnover reached 122.4 … [Read more...] about Growth target of 6.5 percent remains big challenge: Deputy PM

Guided by the theme “A common agenda to advance sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific,” the annual session brought together leaders, senior government officials and about 700 representatives of 51 countries and territories which are ESCAP members, and President of the U.N. General Assembly Abdulla Shahid and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. In his speech, Deputy PM Dam underlined the special meaning of this year’s session which marks the 75th founding anniversary of ESCAP, and upheld the Commission’s contribution to socio-economic development of the region which have lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty and seen the development of some of the world’s large and most dynamic economies. He expressed a concern that countries, particularly developing ones, are struggling with the huge multi-faceted impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters and climate change. They are also encountering many difficulties in accessing resources for recovery, green growth, … [Read more...] about Deputy PM addresses 78th session of ESCAP

He said that the session is taking place following the success of the fifth session of the N.A. Standing Committee, focusing on many important issues in the socio-economic development, the building of the Party and political system to meet the demands of the country’s reform period. Over the past one year, the N.A. has worked hard to improve its operational efficiency, while approving three laws and 45 resolutions which included many unprecedented regulations to ease difficulties facing people and businesses and promote socio-economic development in both short and long terms, the official said. He noted that so far, the country has seen positive progress in socio-economic development after putting the COVID-19 pandemic under good control, with fast economic recovery and expansion, normal education, social, cultural, healthcare and sports activities, ensured social welfare, security, defense, and expanded external relations. The N.A. leader said that the success of the 31st … [Read more...] about Efforts made to ensure highest efficiency of N.A.’s third session: Top legislator

The third session of the NA opened on May 23 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – In order to ensure the highest efficiency of the 15th National Assembly (NA)'s third session, NA agencies and deputies had made careful preparations on discussion contents, aiming for the highest outcomes with shortest sitting time, said NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue while opening the session on May 23. He said that the session is taking place following the success of the fifth session of the NA Standing Committee , focusing on many important issues in the socio-economic development, the building of the Party and political system to meet the demands of the country’s reform period. Over the past one year, the NA has worked hard to improve its operational efficiency, while approving three laws and 45 resolutions which included many unprecedented regulations to ease difficulties facing people and businesses and promote socio-economic development in both short and long terms, the official said. He … [Read more...] about Efforts made to ensure highest efficiency of NA’s third session: Top legislator

National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ delivers opening remarks at the meeting in Hà Nội on Monday. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vương Đình Huệ asked deputies to propose practical and effective measures to fulfil socio-economic targets for the 2021-2025 period. Addressing the opening ceremony of the third session of the 15th-tenure NA in Hà Nội on Monday, Chairman Huệ proposed the deputies assess achievements and shortcomings, while pointing out challenges to successfully implementing socio-economic development tasks. Deputies were also asked to closely follow requirements, targets and solutions set by the NA and the Government regarding socio-economic development, COVID-19 prevention and control, five-year planning frameworks during the 2021-2025 period and fiscal and monetary policies. In order to ensure the highest efficiency of the third session, NA agencies and deputies made careful preparations for discussions, aiming for the best outcomes … [Read more...] about NA meeting expected to create premise for socio-economic achievements

Ambassador Lê Thị Tuyết Mai. Photo vtv.vn Deputy Prime Minister Lê Minh Khái is attending the 52nd World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting from May 23-24 in Davos, Switzerland. Ambassador Lê Thi Tuyết Mai, Head of the Permanent Delegation of Việt Nam to the United Nations, World Trade Organization (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva, talks to VTV News on relations between Việt Nam and WEF, as well as issues surrounding the content of this year's forum. The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 (WEF Davos Conference 2022) has the theme "History at a turning point: Government Polic ies and Business Strateg ies". This will be the first live event promoting public-private cooperation between leaders of countries, international organi sations and global corporations since the COVID-19 pandemic. Could you please tell us more about the issues that will be discussed at the Conference, as well as the purpose, meaning and comments on this year's topic? The … [Read more...] about Việt Nam commits to working with global community in tackling global issues

The Deputy PM’s participation at the session will deliver an important message from the Vietnamese Government that it highly values the effective cooperation with the U.N. in general and ESCAP in particular over the past 45 years, while demonstrating the country’s strong commitments to promoting its partnership with the U.N. and ESCAP in the coming time, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh, who is also the Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ESCAP. Vietnam wants to further accelerate the dialogue and cooperation process with member countries, effectively optimize ESCAP's support to implement Vietnam's development strategies and goals, especially during the post-pandemic recovery and sustainable development process, and realize its commitments at the 26th UN Climate Conference (COP26), he stressed. Ambassador Thanh affirmed that the Deputy PM will be the highest leader of Vietnam to attend a session of the commission in person in many years, which shows … [Read more...] about Vietnam aims to deepen partnership with U.N., ESCAP: Diplomat

“The NA will consider and decide many important issues with significant impacts on the national socioeconomic development,” stated NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue at the opening ceremony. The National Assembly will discuss and adopt many laws and issues during its third session The session will debate and adopt five draft laws and three draft resolutions, and look into six other laws. The draft laws to be passed include the Law on Mobile Police, the revised Law on Cinematography, the Law on Insurance Business (amended), the Law on Emulation and Reward (amended), and the law amending articles of the Law on Intellectual Property. The draft laws to be advanced for discussions include the Oil and Gas Law (amended), the Law on Domestic Prevention and Control (amended), the Law on Inspection (amended), the Law on the Implementation of Democracy at Grassroots Levels, the law amending and supplementing articles of the Law on Radio Frequencies, and the Law on Medical Examination … [Read more...] about National Assembly to debate issues crucial to socioeconomic development

Hanoi, (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 23. -The 15th-tenure National Assembly (NA) convened the third session in Hanoi on May 23. The opening session is broadcast live on Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV1), the Vietnam Television (VTV), and the NA's TV channel. Read full story - In order to ensure the highest efficiency of the 15th National Assembly (NA)'s third session, NA agencies and deputies had made careful preparations on discussion contents, aiming for the highest outcomes with shortest sitting time, said NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue while opening the session on May 23. The top legislator said that over the past nearly one year, NA deputies have adhered to their action plans and kept their promises to voters and people, while listening to their ideas and requests and working to enhance their capacity and operational efficiency across all fields. Read full story -Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 23

Alain Cany, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam What is the current status of capital flow from European enterprises into the Vietnamese market recently? I am pleased with the continued strengthening of Europe-Vietnam economic ties. European groups are not only increasing overall inbound foreign investment but are also focusing on high-quality projects that will further develop Vietnam into a magnet for world-class investment. Vietnam remains one of the most exciting, dynamic markets in the world. This is seen in our Vietnam Business Climate Index, our regular barometer of European business leaders and investors. For the first quarter of 2022, the index reached 73 out of a possible 100, its highest point following Vietnam’s peak of pandemic restrictions last year. Similarly, more than two-thirds of respondents expect the Vietnamese economy to improve in the second quarter. Hopes remain high. After big groups like Samsung and LG built factory systems … [Read more...] about Europeans getting taste for Vietnamese intentions