Task management

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam According to a report of the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the total investment plan of State budget capital in 2022 assigned to ministries and central agencies subject to inspection and urging by Working Group 3 is VND12,019 billion (US$519 million). Up to now, agencies have allocated VND10,796 billion to projects and the remaining amount is VND1,223 billion. The estimated five-month disbursement by ministries and central agencies as of May 31 is about VND464 billion, reaching 3.86 percent of the 2022 plan, lower than the national average of 20.27 percent. At the meeting, leaders of ministries and central agencies said that in order to promote the disbursement of public investment capital, it is necessary to closely coordinate with local administrations in order to accelerate construction progress, site clearance as well as remove obstacles relating to land ownership and increased material prices. At the same time, each unit must actively review … [Read more...] about Disbursement of public investment capital key political task: Deputy PM

Over the past time, the Coast Guard Region 4 Command has closely coordinated with the border guard commands of Kien Giang, Soc Trang, Bac Lieu, and Ca Mau provinces, and Border Guard Flotillas 48 and 28 in information exchange to thoroughly grasp regional situations, so as to promptly deal with issues related to sovereignty and political security protection, as well as prevention and fight of crime and violations in accordance with the State’s laws. At the signing ceremony, the sides agreed to foster information sharing to update situations at sea and islands, strengthen the implementation of patrol, inspection, and control duties at sea, and promote prevention and fight against law violation and maritime crimes. Meanwhile, the units will work together to draw up effective measures for natural disaster prevention, search and rescue at sea, and address issues related to the maritime environment. Additionally, they will boost law dissemination and education and open more refresher … [Read more...] about Coordination promoted in sovereignty management and protection

Truong Hung Long, director of the Department of Debt Management and External Finance under the Ministry of Finance. Improving the national credit rating is implemented with a long-term vision to reduce the cost of capital mobilisation, enhance the country's reputation, and meet the needs of socio-economic development in the future. Truong Hung Long, director of the Department of Debt Management and External Finance under the Ministry of Finance, spoke with Vietnam News Agency about the issues. The Prime Minister has just approved a project to improve the national credit rating by 2030. The Department of Debt Management and External Finance is assigned to develop and implement the project. What will the department do to fulfil this task? The Government issued Decision 304/QD-TTg on February 6, 2013 to approve a project on improving the national credit rating. That created favourable conditions for the Government in accessing the international capital market. It is also a way … [Read more...] about Viet Nam promotes solutions to improve national credit rating

Since early this year, the Border Post of Ha Tien International Border Gate performed their duties in a very difficult condition, especially under the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, thanks to the comprehensive leadership of the party committees and chains-of-command at all levels, the post’s troops have effectively carried out party and political work plans and completed both routine and unscheduled tasks. The post has applied various good and creative models to mass mobilization work, contributing to maintaining security and safety in border areas. Meanwhile, in the first months of this year, Regiment 20 has achieved high results in party and political work. In particular, the unit has regularly organized meetings of party cells, effectively conducted models, such as “Daily assessment of Party members,” “Party members guide non-Party members,” and “Building a party cell with two good aspects.” The regiment has also promoted inspection to prevent party organizations and … [Read more...] about Units’ party and political work performance checked

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets President and Chief Executive Officer of Murphy Oil Corporation Roger Jenkins in Washington D.C on May 13. — VNA/VNS Photo Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with President and Chief Executive Officer of Murphy Oil Corporation Roger Jenkins in Washington D.C on May 13 afternoon (local time) as part of his trip to the US. At the meeting with Roger, PM Chinh spoke highly of the cooperation and active participation of Murphy Oil in oil exploration activities in Viet Nam. He welcomed the corporation's plan to expand operations in Viet Nam in the future. Roger praised the Vietnamese market and reported on Murphy Oil's activities in Viet Nam, particularly the progress of the Lac Da Vang oilfield project. He proposed supporting measures to help promote the progress of the project. PM Chinh said he had issued directions relating to the project and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam or PVN) held many meetings with contractors and … [Read more...] about Prime Minister meets with CEO of Murphy Oil Corporation

The Thu Thiem New Urban Area on the other side of the Saigon River which faces downtown District 1, spans 930 ha and is home to around 200,000 people. It is expected to be developed into the most modern area in Southeast Asia, but several issues have hampered implementation of this plan. Many projects still remain on paper. Land plots near the Saigon River, where planned projects have yet to begin construction, have become places for people to hang out during the weekends. Last Saturday, hundreds upon hundreds of people gathered near streets like To Huu, Tran Bach Dang or R12, parking their vehicles on streets and pavements. Stalls have placed tables and chairs along the pavements, and the trash generated is dumped into the environment, with both customers and vendors not bothered about dirtying the area and making it ugly. Tien, a guard, said that ever since the Thu Thiem 2 Bridge opened, nearby roads are packed with … [Read more...] about HCMC residents trash, dirty Thu Thiem urban area

Group photo of ASEAN leaders and US President Joe Biden in front of the White House at the banquet held on May 12, held ahead of the ASEAN-US Special Summit. (Photo: VNA) Washington D.C. (VNA) - The United States and ASEAN countries’ leaders have met for the US-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington on May 12-13. Following is the full text of the statement: ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit 2022, Joint Vision Statement MAY 13, 2022 WE, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States gather on the occasion of the ASEAN-U.S. Special Summit, the first-ever to be held in Washington, D.C., on 12-13 May 2022. EMPHASIZING the importance of adhering to key principles, shared values and norms enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, the ASEAN Charter, the Declaration on Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN), the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea … [Read more...] about US-ASEAN ties to be upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November: Statement

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives President and Chief Executive Officer of Murphy Oil Corporation Roger Jenkins in Washington D.C. (Photo: VNA) Washington D.C - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received President and Chief Executive Officer of Murphy Oil Corporation Roger Jenkins in Washington D.C on May 13 afternoon (US time) as part of his trip to the US. At the meeting with Roger, PM Chinh spoke highly of the cooperation and active participation of Murphy Oil in oil exploration activities in Vietnam over the past time. He welcomed the corporation's plan to expand operation in Vietnam in the future. Roger said he highly appreciated the Vietnamese market and reported about Murphy Oil's activities in Vietnam, particularly the progress of the Lac Da Vang oilfield project. He proposed support measures to help promote the progress of the project. PM Chinh said he had issued directions relating to the project, and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam or PVN) held … [Read more...] about PM receives CEO of Murphy Oil Corporation

The delegation included Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs Lieutenant General Trinh Van Quyet, Secretary of the Binh Phuoc provincial Party Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong, and Deputy Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan. Reportedly, in 2021 and the first four months of 2022, the local Party Committee, authorities and armed forces  actively and drastically took measures to put the COVID-19 pandemic under control, and made achievements in socio-economic developments. Meanwhile, the provincial armed forces also contributed to building defensive areas and whole people’s defense posture while firmly managing the border areas of peace, stability, cooperation and development, among others. Addressing the event, General Giang congratulated the local Party Committee, people and armed forces on their task performance over the past time, underscoring the importance of the first Vietnam-Cambodia border defense friendship exchange. He expressed his … [Read more...] about Defense Minister works with Binh Phuoc authorities and Army Corps 16

All state firms should further shift their investment activities towards using green technology with lower carbon emission levels. The Vietnamese Government sets a target of having at least 10 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) with a market capitalization of over US$5 billion and around 25 with around $1 billion in the next five years. Production at Ca Mau Fertilizer Plant. Photo: Hoang Anh The goal was set in a Government resolution No.68 signed by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on enhancing efficiency in the management of state resources at SOEs. For the next five years, major state corporations are expected to increase their contribution to the state budget by 5-10% compared to the 2016-2020 period. “All state firms should further shift their investment activities towards projects using green technology with lower carbon emission levels,” it noted. Under the resolution, the Government urged ministries and agencies to continue channeling SOEs’ … [Read more...] about Vietnam targets to have 10 SOEs with over US$5-billion market cap by 2025