Bac Giang province told to enhance self-reliance to boost development
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked Bac Giang to enhance self-reliance as a measure for boosting development during a meeting with the Standing Board of this northern province’s Party Committee on June 12.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the working session with Bac Giang officials on June 12. (Photo: VNA)
Bac Giang (VNA) –Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked Bac Giang to enhance self-reliance as ameasure for boosting development during a meeting with the Standing Board ofthis northern province’s Party Committee on June 12.
Local officials reported thatlast year, Bac Giang was among the 10 best performing localities with a GRDPgrowth rate of 7.82 percent and ranked 15th with an economy valuedat over 129.8 trillion VND (5.6 billion USD).
It saw GRDP growth of 14.33percent in the first quarter of 2022 and estimated the Q2 figure at 24.03percent - highest nationwide.
They also highlightedprogress in social, cultural, defence, security, and external affairs, alongwith the Party and political system building.
PM Chinh said with outstandingpotential, advantages, and opportunities, Bac Giang is an attractive andpromising destination for both domestic and foreign investors.
He held that to fully tapinto potential, address shortcomings, and fuel development, the province shouldstrengthen its self-reliance, step up the decentralisation of power andadministrative reform, facilitate the public - private partnership, and boosthuman resources training.
It was requested to pushahead with COVID-19 prevention and control, especially vaccination, to createthe best possible conditions for socio-economic recovery and development;continue efforts to make the three strategic breakthroughs in terms ofstrategic infrastructure, institutional building, and human resources training;and ramp up the implementation of the socio-economic recovery and developmentprogramme.
The Government leader alsodemanded focus be put on green and sustainable development, digitaltransformation and energy transition, sci-tech application to improve labourproductivity, and selective investment attraction to increase investmenteffectiveness.
He stressed the need forpromoting economic growth in tandem with protecting the environment, ensuringsocial security and welfare, and preserving cultural values.
Besides, it is also importantto pay due attention to building an incorruptible and strong Party andpolitical system, along with a lean, efficient, and effective State apparatus,according to the PM./.
The northern province of Bac Giang has planned to begin a host of basic infrastructure projects within the second quarter, focusing on speeding up the progress of and tackling hurdles facing major ones.
The People’s Committee of northern Bac Giang province on April 7 held a meeting with representatives of organisations and agencies of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Vietnam and 170 Korean investors in the locality.
The northern province of Bac Giang, in collaboration with the ministries of Industry and Trade, and Agriculture and Rural Development, held an online conference on litchi sales for nearly 80 target markets at home and abroad.
Bac Giang will focus attention on developing and increasing the production value of the agricultural sector in the time ahead, said Vice Chairman of the northern province’s People’s Committee Le O Pich.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a dialogue with 4,500 workers nationwide on June 12, both online and in-person, with the main site in the northern province of Bac Giang.
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Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the working session with Bac Giang officials on June 12. (Photo: VNA) 
