Hanoi (VNA) – The 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam holds the great historical responsibility for the Fatherland, people and nation not only in the next five years, but also in the following decades and for future generations, said Politburo member, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. On behalf of the Presidium of the 13th National Party Congress, Politburo member and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivered the remarks at the opening ceremony of the congress at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on the morning of January 26. PM Phuc said that the congress is taking place in the context that the country is facing both challenges and opportunities, with various new strategic issues needed to be solved, from complicatedly developing regional and international situations to global challenges on climate change, natural disasters and diseases, and impact of scientific and technological advances. The congress is held at a time when the entire Party, people … [Read more...] about 13th National Party Congress holds great historical responsibility: PM
Socio economic development
Vietnam targets to become a developed country by mid-21st century: Party chief
He said that 35 years since Doi Moi, the economic renovation policy adopted in 1986 to see Vietnam opened its economy to the world, Vietnam has made great achievements of historical significance and developed more strongly and comprehensively compared to the years before that. … [Read more...] about Vietnam targets to become a developed country by mid-21st century: Party chief
UNDP vows to accompany Vietnam in development process
Hanoi (VNA) – Resident Representative of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen promised to closely coordinate with and contribute to the building and implementation of socio-economic development strategies and plans of Vietnam in a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). During the interview, Wiesen said Vietnam was commended for the significant preparations of all the background documents for the 13th National Party Congress, particularly socio-economic development strategy and the socio-economic development plan. The official noted these critical documents will determine Vietnam’s cause of development for the next five- and ten-year periods. Wiesen affirmed the UNDP has been delighted to partner with the Ministry of Planning and Investment and other partners to contribute to the development of the socio-economic strategy and plan, saying it is looking forward to joining the Vietnamese Government in implementing them. The UNDP … [Read more...] about UNDP vows to accompany Vietnam in development process
13th National Party Congress: Stepping up renewal process, rapid and sustainable national development
Against a backdrop of global and regional uncertainties, Vietnam has consolidated and reinforced national defense and security and been proactive in handling all eventualities. The country’s political, economic, cultural, and social affairs, alongside social order and safety, have been maintained. External affairs and international integration have been constantly expanded. The country has also demonstrated its firm and persist determination in protecting national independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, as well as the country’s and the people’s interests, while maintaining a peaceful and stable environment for national development and actively and responsibly contributing to global and regional peace, cooperation, and development. These efforts have been highly appreciated by the international community, constantly heightening the Party and State’s position as well as the country’s stature and strength in the international arena. … [Read more...] about 13th National Party Congress: Stepping up renewal process, rapid and sustainable national development
If hunger and poverty still exist, development goals will not be achieved
As one of the few countries that could make this report, Vietnam identified resources to implement the SDGs in five key areas: education, health, transport, rural areas, electricity and water by 2030, with about US$108 billion, of which the public sector can only provide $75.8 billion. The remaining resources can be mobilized from the private sector through public-private partnerships (PPP) projects, ODA and other financial sources. The Vietnamese Government has always determined that if the problem of poverty is not addressed, the development objectives such as economic growth, stability and human rights cannot be fulfilled. … [Read more...] about If hunger and poverty still exist, development goals will not be achieved
