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
Sustainable development goals post 2015
New, outstanding issues in national development orientations for next decade
Also among the orientations are building and completing the socialist law-governed State; building a clean, strong, lean, efficient, and effective political system; pushing ahead with the fight against corruption, wastefulness, bureaucracy, and negative phenomena; and continuing to enhance Party building and rectification in a comprehensive manner, in association with reforming the Party’s leadership and ruling methods. The Party General Secretary and State President said the Party’s 13th tenure is an extremely important milestone since it serves as the prerequisite for the next tenures to successfully achieve the strategic national development goals for 2030, with a vision to 2045. He emphasised the resolve to effectively carry out the tasks and solutions put forth in the documents submitted to the 13th National Party Congress so as to herald a new development phase for the country, with the following focuses: First, to continue promoting Party building and … [Read more...] about New, outstanding issues in national development orientations for next decade
Vietnamese scientist develops skin patch vaccine technology
Six years ago, Thanh began doing post-doctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he and other members of a scientist group sponsored by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation developed a vaccine technology that only requires single administration instead of multiple injections. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese scientist develops skin patch vaccine technology
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivers opening speech at the 13th National Party Congress
Distinguished guests, The whole Congress, Today, in the spring atmosphere, the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam solemnly opens in the capital city of Hanoi. Our Party is the vanguard of the working class, of the working people and of the Vietnamese people; each party member is a representative loyal to the interests of the working class, the working people and our nation. On behalf of the Presidium of the Congress and the 12th Party Central Committee, I warmly welcome the 1,587 delegates, representing more than 5 million party members in the country. The delegates are elected elite party members, representing wisdom, belief, unity of will, action, determination, an aspiration to rise and belief in the solidarity and strength of the entire Party, people, and army. In this solemn moment, with infinite gratitude, our Congress sincerely commemorates the great President Ho Chi Minh, the genius leader, the founder, leader and trainer of our Party, the hero of … [Read more...] about PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivers opening speech at the 13th National Party Congress
Reporters pin high hopes on Vietnam’s future
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam has conditions and potential to become a developed country in the future as it boasts rich resources and abundant labour, high education lever, geographical advantages connecting Asia and the world, efficient government and patriotic citizens. The remark was made by JaeHo Jeong, Hanoi Bureau Chief of the Korea Times, on January 26 when he was present at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi to cover the opening ceremony of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the most important political event of Vietnam. “I think Vietnam will have a brighter future than the present,” he said, adding “its role will increase amid the rapidly changing global situation”. More industrial facilities based in China will be relocated to Vietnam, and it will also serve as a key country connecting Europe and Asia with the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) taking effect. Nearby Indochinese countries are predicted to … [Read more...] about Reporters pin high hopes on Vietnam’s future