National democratic congress

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (centre) and delegates press buttons to launch the national database systems on population and citizen identification card issuance and management at a ceremony held in Hà Nội on Thursday. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The national database systems on population and citizen identification card issuance and management made its debut on Thursday with Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc in attendance. The two systems, developed and run by the Ministry of Public Security, are part of Government efforts to shift from paper-based to electronic document management. The national database on population is the most important system among the six national databases to help form an e-Government. The project on citizen identification card production, issuance and management was approved by the Government last September. The Ministry of Public Security expects to issue chip-based ID cards to 50 million citizens by July 1 this year. Under the Law on Citizen Identification in 2014, people from 14 years of age can obtain an ID card, which is renewed when they turn 25, 40, and 60 years of age. More than 29,000 citizens have obtained new ID cards to date, including 1,369 delegates to the 13th National Party Congress. Addressing the event, PM Phúc applauded the Ministry of Public Security’s efforts and ministries for completing the two projects, saying they were important for the building of an e-Government towards the digital government, digital economy and digital society. Minister of Public Security Tô Lâm said the two systems will serve as a centre to provide information about citizens and support people, businesses and organisations by simplifying administrative procedures. They would help reduce time and costs for handling paperwork relating to administrative procedures and reduce State budget expenses. “Research and analysis of experts found that total money saved by people and businesses when using eight …

[Read more...] about National database systems on population and ID issuance launched

Nghia wished the Health Ministry’s personnel and workers good health, happiness and successes. He emphasized that 2020 was a challenging year for the country in general and the health sector in particular due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the health sector has overcome all difficulties to complete their assignments, contributing to the nation’s achievements in implementing the dual missions of COVID-19 control and national socio-economic development. This also contributed to the success of the 13th National Party Congress and Party congresses at all levels. Nghia spoke highly of the suggestions given by the Health Ministry as a permanent organ of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control to the Party and the Government to devise timely COVID-19 preventive measures, contributing to the country’s success in the COVID-19 fight which has been highly appreciated internationally. He also highlighted the health sector’s personnel for their whole-heartedness, high sense of responsibility, and vanguard spirit on the frontline of the COVID-19 fight, thus consolidating people’s trust in the Party’s and State’s leadership. Noting that the health sector should effectively and comprehensively carry out its working aspects and major missions for this year, General Nghia requested it to concentrate on improving the capabilities of the preventive medical system to respond to urgent situations and public health incidents, ensuring health security and food safety. Regarding COVID-19 prevention and control, Nghia asked the Health Ministry to develop more preventive measures, promptly import COVID-19 vaccines, further study to develop COVID-19 vaccines and make forecasts of new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. He hoped that the health sector’s personnel and workers will bring into full play their achievements gained over the past 66 years and reap more outcomes in the year to come. The same day, Nghia visited the Committee for …

[Read more...] about Health Ministry congratulated on task achievements

Reports delivered at the meeting recalled the sophisticated developments of regional and international situations, destructive activities by hostile forces, and the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic which posed various challenges to the country in general and the military in particular. Reports also affirmed that under the leadership of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense, the military successfully completed all military and defense missions despite these challenges. Particularly, defense agencies and military units strictly observed combat readiness regulations, closely followed situational developments, and effectively dealt with all circumstances. Furthermore, the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense directed forces to successfully ensure security and safety during the 13th National Party Congress and the Lunar New Year 2021. Together with fostering COVID-19 prevention and control work, the military has effectively carried out enlistment drives and made preparations for the training season 2021. Forces have always prepared to respond to any circumstances while ensuring adequate equipment for both regular and unexpected missions. Under the direct leadership of leaders of the General Department of Politics, agencies and units effectively combated the wrongful allegations of hostile forces to orient public opinions and firmly protect the Party’s ideological basis. Troops throughout the military demonstrated their firm political stance and high resolve to fulfill all assigned missions. Praising defense agencies and military units for effective task performance over the past time, General Lich asked them to foster COVID-19 prevention and control and develop suitable training programs in line with current situation. At the meeting, the Defense Minister presented flowers and congratulated Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia who had been appointed Head of the Party Central …

[Read more...] about Military completes all defense and military missions