Argentinean media hail Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements
APEC 2017: Argentinean media hail Vietnam’s socio-economic achievement
Argentinean media have run articles about the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Meeting which is taking place in the central city of Da Nang as well as socio-economic development in Vietnam.
A view of Vietnam's landscape (Source: Acercandonaciones.com)
BuenosAires (VNA) – Argentinean media have run articles about the APEC2017 Economic Leaders’ Meeting which is taking place in the central city of DaNang as well as socio-economic development in Vietnam.
Thewebsite Acercandonaciones.com ran an article, titled “Vietnam and the neweconomic order in the Asia-Pacific”, saying that the APEC Economic Leaders’Meeting will take place in Da Nang from November 10-11, a place for APECeconomic leaders to define the new economic order of the Asia-Pacific.
Sincethe 2016 APEC meeting in the Peruvian city of Lima, the economic order of Asia-Pacific,as well as other regions, has significantly changed.
Mentioningthe US’s withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement, thearticle said since March, Chile has promoted a meeting together with China, theRepublic of Korea and Colombia, without the US, where they agreed to continuemaking progress in trade integration in Asia-Pacific.
Japanand New Zealand have led the push for a TPP without the US. During meetings inJapan in July and September, ahead of the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Meeting,the stakeholders reached consensus on some technical issues and minimised thediscrepancies on a new version of the TPP.
TheAPEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting will also pose challenges for Vietnam’s economyin accelerating opening trade, and seeking to penetrate in the world's majormarkets to meet high environmental, labour, intellectual and social standards. Vietnamwill also play the role of a diplomatic mediator in the talks for the TPP andthe Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Vietnamwants better trade penetration in the region, while identifying trade orderconditions of Asia-Pacific. With its preparations throughout this year and theupcoming APEC Economic Leader; Meeting, Vietnam wants to show the world that itis up to the challenges.
Inanother article, AsiaTV, an Argentine broadcaster, covered Vietnam’s remarkableeconomic achievements in the first nine months of this year amid global challenges.
Thecountry’s GDP rose 5.15 percent in the first quarter, 6.28 percent and 7.46percent in the second and the third, respectively. Itseconomic growth rate is expected to reach 6.7 percent in 2017, while inflation hasbeen curbed and foreign currency reserves hit 44 billion USD, and export valuereached 154 billion USD, up 19 percent.
The APEC Concluding Senior Officials’ Meeting (CSOM) is taking place in the central city of Da Nang on November 6-7 with the participation of representatives from all 21 APEC economies.
President Tran Dai Quang wrote an article entitled "APEC Vietnam 2017 - Fostering a shared future in a changing world" just ahead of the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders' Week.
Vietnam, as a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, is pursuing an impressive foreign policy for economic development, since the country’s economic growth has been largely supported by small- and medium-sized enterprises, said Professor Guillermo Perez Cena from Faculty of Foreign Affairs, Argentina’s 21st Century University.
Hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum for a second time shows that Vietnam is an active and responsible member of the group, making effective contributions to APEC’s development after 19 years of membership.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
A view of Vietnam's landscape (Source: Acercandonaciones.com) 
