The discussion on October 3 of the 8th session of the 12th Party Central Committee was chaired by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 12th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam discussed reports on socio-economic situation and State budget implementation in 2018 along with plans for 2019 during the morning session on October 3 under the chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Most Party Central Committee members showed their approval of the reports by the Government’s Party Committee on socio-economic and budget performance in 2018 and plans for next year, while analyzing outstanding problems and recommending directions, targets and solutions for the time ahead. Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Be Xuan Truong said in the context of complicated and unforeseeable situation both domestic and international from now to 2020, the most important thing is to make accurate forecast on future situation and decide … [Read more...] about Party Central Committee discuss socio-economic development
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Premise for achieving socio-economic development targets 2018
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan The results are attributable to the aggressive implementation of measures from central to local levels, particularly the timely issuance of Resolutions by the National Assembly and government. Vietnam’s National Assembly is responsible for deciding national development plans and set annual socio-economic targets in the form of a Resolution. Major targets During its 4th session late last year, the National Assembly approved a Resolution on socio-economic development for 2018, aiming to achieve GDP growth of 6.5% to 6.7%. It also set basic targets for average consumer price index, export turnover, import deficit, social development investment capital, and the percentage of poor households. National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said “The National Assembly has candidly pointed out shortcomings in several sectors, assesses what has been done and has not, and analyzed risks and challenges. The … [Read more...] about Premise for achieving socio-economic development targets 2018
Dak Lak combines socio-economic development with defense-security consolidation in border areas
Located in the center of the Central Highlands, Dak Lak province shares 73kms of borderline with Cambodian province of Mondulkiri. It has four border communes of two districts Buon Don and Ea Sup, where are home to 24 ethnic minorities. Over the past years, thanks to the due care of the Party and the State for the locality, both material and spiritual lives of local people, especially those living in border areas, have been improved while local political security, social order and safety has been maintained. Major General Le Nhu Duc, Deputy Chief of the Department of Politics of the Vietnam Border Guard Command speaking at the event Fully aware of the very important and strategic position of the national borderline and grasping thoroughly the Party’s and State’s guidelines and policies on border areas and islands, the provincial Party Committee and People’s Committee have directed provincial-level bodies and local authorities to work closely with … [Read more...] about Dak Lak combines socio-economic development with defense-security consolidation in border areas
PM hails JICA’s contributions to VN’s socio-economic development
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) receives President of the JICA Shinichi Kitaoka, Ha Noi, September 14, 2018 - Photo: VGP/Quang Hieu At the meeting, the PM asserted that Viet Nam always uses and manages the Official Development Assistance (ODA) effectively. Mr. Shinichi Kitaoka expressed his delight at Viet Nam’s socio-economic development over the past 30 years, which was partially attributed by Japan’s ODA. JICA has launched a number of cooperation projects with Viet Nam this year, focusing on infrastructure development, improvement of values of the industry and production, environmental protection, climate change and natural disaster combat, and human resources development, he added. He expressed his hope that the two nations’ ministries and agencies will make efforts in addressing obstacles and difficulties to accelerate the rate of progress of ODA projects. Regarding Viet Nam-Japan … [Read more...] about PM hails JICA’s contributions to VN’s socio-economic development
PM highlights Japanese ODA’s role in socio-economic development
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) and Shinichi Kitaoka, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Japan’s official development assistance (ODA) has significantly contributed to Vietnam’s socio-economic development over the past years, especially in infrastructure development, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on September 14. At a Hanoi reception for Shinichi Kitaoka, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the PM said as the agency in charge of coordinating Japan’s ODA to Vietnam, JICA has made remarkable contributions to cooperation between the two countries. Vietnam has used the capital for right purposes and manage it effectively, he said, adding that the quality of ODA projects has also been ensured. He called on Japan to continue its ODA supply for Vietnam, focusing on high-quality infrastructure, personnel training, climate change response, administrative … [Read more...] about PM highlights Japanese ODA’s role in socio-economic development