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International media highlight 13th National Party Congress in Vietnam
“Groundbreaking changes are decided and put into motion every five years. One of the best-known examples is the Congress in 1986 with the resolution on ‘Doi Moi’ (Renewal), the policy of opening up the economy to private activities,” it said. The 13th National Party Congress will see the participation of 1,587 delegates representing 5.1 million Party members across the country. The most important items on the agenda include the Party Central Committee’s report and discussion on the medium- and long-term socio-economic development policies of the country for the next five years. An election of the next Central Committee is also on the agenda. Meanwhile, an article on the Neues Deutschland noted that the Congress takes place as the CPV has brought COVID-19 under control. With stringent preventive measures, Vietnam contained the spread of the pandemic in 2020 and the death toll remained at 35 as of January 24, which is an “impressive proof” … [Read more...] about International media highlight 13th National Party Congress in Vietnam
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 25
In the coming time, along with taking advantage of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which took effect from August 2020 and other signed agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), the granting of cultivation area codes and packaging facilities codes will be promoted with greater value, such that Vietnamese agricultural products can openly enter large markets with preferential tax rates. This is also a new opportunity for Vietnam’s agriculture sector to strengthen the fulfilment of standards for many commodities, accelerate exports right from the first months of 2021 to realise the target of exporting agricultural, forestry and fishery products for the whole year reached US$ 42 billion. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 25
Vietnamese confident about congress’s success, Party leadership
Hanoi (VNA) - People around Vietnam interviewed by the Vietnam News Agency are sharing a belief that the 13th National Party Congress, being held from January 25 to February 2, will be a success and set out orientations for Vietnam to develop sustainably. Hoang Ngoc, a resident in Tan Lap village in northern Tuyen Quang province’s Tan Trao district, hoped the congress will select capable leaders who are dedicated to the country and the people, to unify and guide them in building a democratic and prosperous country, and a fair and civilised society in line with the goals set by the Party. Ngoc has been a member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) for 58 years. Ngo Thi Huyen from Hung Trung commune in the central province of Nghe An’s Hung Nguyen district said she can’t help but share her joy over the big event. “As farmers, we don’t understand all of the macro-level issues to be discussed at the congress, but we have a strong belief in the success … [Read more...] about Vietnamese confident about congress’s success, Party leadership