The Resolution was adopted at the 8th plenum of the 12th Party Central Committee. The following are key parts of the Resolution for reference: I - SITUATION AND CAUSES 1. Background and situation It is forecasted that in the coming time, the international situation will continue to witness many complicated developments, especially the strategic competition between big countries and maritime boundary sovereignty disputes and disagreements among countries in the East Sea. Trans-boundary environmental pollution, climate change and sea level rise have become urgent global problems. Sustainable development and harmony between development and marine conservation have become the mainstream. Globalization and revolution of science and technology have created many opportunities and challenges. Still, in the country, macroeconomic stabilization, sustainable development; adaptation to climate change and sea level rise; security, social order and safety are big difficulties and challenges. 2. … [Read more...] about Party’s Resolution on strategy for sustainable development of marine economy
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Party Central Committee discuss socio-economic development
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
Da Nang develops in leaps and bounds to become livable city
An aerial view of Da Nang city at night (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – From a small city with an underdeveloped economy, Da Nang has made several breakthroughs and turned itself into one of Vietnam’s most livable cities since the Politburo issued a resolution on its development 15 years ago. In November 1996, the province of Quang Nam-Da Nang was separated into Da Nang city and Quang Nam province. On October 16, 2003, the Politburo issued Resolution No. 33 on the building and development of Da Nang city during the national industrialisation and modernisation period. Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Truong Quang Nghia said shortly after the issuance, the city’s authorities issued detailed documents and built action plans to implement Resolution No. 33. Over the last 15 years, the city has recorded comprehensive socio-economic development and obtained many important achievements, he noted. The gross regional domestic product (GRDP) has increased by … [Read more...] about Da Nang develops in leaps and bounds to become livable city
JICA supports Quang Nam Province in sustainable development
JICA supports Quang Nam Province in sustainable developmentBy Le Anh Foreign visitors in Quang Nam Province's Hoi An Town - PHOTO: DAO LOAN HCMC – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has assisted the central coastal province of Quang Nam in numerous sustainable development projects, JICA’s chief representative in Vietnam, Konaka Tetsuo, said when speaking at the opening of Japanese Days in Quang Nam, taking place from August 16 to 19. The JICA representative also discussed the project models, being conducted in collaboration with the province in recent years, especially small-scale technical cooperation projects. He said JICA has been working on a grant project to improve the water environment at the Japanese Bridge area in Hoi An City – a well-known tourism destination where the water is seriously contaminated. The project seeks to improve the sewerage system through the rehabilitation of the Japanese Bridge canal, and construct a wastewater … [Read more...] about JICA supports Quang Nam Province in sustainable development
Viettel announces strategy for fourth development period
Acting Minister of Information and Communications Major General Nguyen Manh Hung handed over charge as chairman and general director of Viettel Group to Major General Le Dang Dung at a ceremony on August 3. Viettel announces its strategy for the next decade In the framework of the ceremony, Nguyen Manh Hung also handed over Viettel’s strategy for the fourth development period to Dung. Hung is a member of the Party Committee and is Party Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communications, as well as deputy head of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education. After three decade-long development periods, Viettel has grown from a construction company (1989-1999) to the biggest Vietnamese telecom service provider (2000-2010) and is now a technology company (since 2010). The group is now poised to begin its fourth period two years earlier than expected. To last from now to 2030, the period has a number of … [Read more...] about Viettel announces strategy for fourth development period
Phu Tho Province: Policy helps craft village development
(VEN) - Appropriate, practical policies have facilitated craft villages in Phu Tho Province, enabling them to rapidly increase revenues, develop production and better meet market demand. Carpentry villages are major job providers in Phu Tho Province The province’s Tam Nong District has six craft villages, including four red paint production villages, one carpentry and one weaving village. In recent years, district craft villages have been growing rapidly, earning annual revenues of about VND100 billion. The Minh Duc carpentry village in the district’s Thanh Uyen Commune, for example, now has 180 household-scale production facilities with about 400 employees and annual revenues of more than VND10 billion. Quality products of Minh Duc are sold in provinces and cities nationwide. Meanwhile, the Hien Quang weaving village is providing jobs for thousands of people, including seasonal workers. Village businesses have earned annual revenues of about VND10 billion. The … [Read more...] about Phu Tho Province: Policy helps craft village development
Prime Minister: Mekong – River of cooperation and development
As multilateral external events of top significance in the country, the events will gather leaders from Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. On the occasion, Vietnam initiated holding the first GMS Business Summit which has been welcomed by the GMS member countries and the Asia Development Bank, the World Bank and ASEAN. More than 2,000 businesspeople at home and abroad lined up for the summit, equivalent to the APEC CEO Summit 2017, he said. GMS was established in 1992 as an initiative of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The GMS Programme is the most complete cooperation programme that involves Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, and China (Yunnan and Guangxi provinces) with an aim to facilitate mutually-beneficial economic ties and turn Mekong into a rapid and prosperous region in Southeast Asia. Photo: vntrip.vn Other cooperation mechanisms were also established such as the CLV Development Triangle, the Cambodia – Laos – … [Read more...] about Prime Minister: Mekong – River of cooperation and development
Bangladesh: A country marching ahead towards development
Viet Nam News Samina Naz, ambassador of Bangladesh to Việt Nam, sends a message to Việt Nam News readers to mark Bangladesh’s National and Independence Day (March 26) and celebrate the 45th year of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It is a matter of additional celebration for Bangladesh, as it has been successfully attained all the criteria for graduating from Least Developed Country to Developing Country this year. In April 2018, Bangladesh is being elevated from the lower income status to the lower middle income one for the first time since its independence, meeting the World Bank and IMF’s requirements comfortably. Bangladesh now plans to secure the higher middle-income status by 2021. On the occasion of the Independence and National day of Bangladesh, the nation deeply recalls with gratitude and profound respect the name of the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who proclaimed country’s independence … [Read more...] about Bangladesh: A country marching ahead towards development
A role-model dedicates himself to the Party and national revolutionary cause
Comrade Phan Van Khai experienced revolutionary struggles and leadership posts of all levels andmade great contributions to the cause of the Party and people. In every position, he always put the interests of the country and the people first and committed himself to the national revolutionary cause. He was born in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City and joined the revolution in Gia Dinh in 1947. He then moved to North Vietnam and studied foreign languages and economics in Moscow, in the former Soviet Union. In the first phase of Doi moi (renewal), as a senior leader, comrade Phan Van Khai had a very creative mindset and thought of seeking investment to develop Ho Chi Minh City, opening up breakthrough opportunities for international integration. During his term as Prime Minister, he made considerable contributions to the cause of national renewal and development, helping the country to become self-confident and secure in its process of international economic integration. Phan Van Khai is … [Read more...] about A role-model dedicates himself to the Party and national revolutionary cause
Party chief optimistic about national development in 2018
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the meeting. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has expressed his belief that with new momentum and under the sound leadership of the Party and the effective management of the State, the Party, people and army will overcome all challenges to build a prosperous country. The Party leader made the statement at a meeting held on the occasion of the traditional Tet holiday at the Presidential Palace, Hanoi, on February 13. The meeting saw the presence of incumbent and former Party, State and National Assembly leaders, including former Party General Secretaries Le Kha Phieu and Nong Duc Manh, President Tran Dai Quang, former President Tran Duc Luong, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, former NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man, among others. Hosts and guests … [Read more...] about Party chief optimistic about national development in 2018