Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 6 presides over a Cabinet meeting to review socio-economic performance in the first ten months of 2021. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 6 presided over aCabinet meeting to review socio-economic performance in the first ten months of2021.
In his opening remarks, Chinh said that many important events took place in October.In the month, the 13th Party Central Committee held its 4th session, while the15th National Assembly convened its second plenum. To serve these two events,the Government actively prepared many documents and reports to submit to the PartyCentral Committee and the legislature, focusing on socio-economic developmentand pandemic prevention and control.
He also mentioned to external activities that heparticipated in, including his attendance at the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits and the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of theParties (COP26), and his working visit to the UK and his official visit toFrance.
In October, the Government issued Resolution 128 ontemporary regulations on safe adaptation to and flexible and effective controlof the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Ministry of Health also issued Decision 4800concretising this resolution.
The Government leader said that Vietnam has changed itsthinking and method of pandemic fight towards risk management, not pursuing a “zeroCOVID” policy.
At the meeting, Government members discussed achievementsand weaknesses in the past ten months, and proposed solutions and things to doin November and December – the two important months for economic recovery,growth and social welfare assurance.
At a regular Government press conference held after themeeting, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Tran Van Son said that theGovernment has requested more efforts to quickly build and complete a nationaleconomic recovery programme, and soon cover the second shot of COVID-19 vaccinefor pandemic-hit areas./.
Vietnam continues to make an excellent progress in ensuring socio-economic rights, as reflected through the draft voluntary mid-term report on the implementation of UPR third cycle recommendations, along with other information and data, a UNDP official has said.
The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) held an international consultation webinar on October 28 on development strategy orientations to 2030 with a vision through 2045.
A conference will be held in Hanoi on November 6 to seek ways to remove difficulties facing businesses in the capital city amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA).
Over 257.3 trillion VND (11.1 billion USD) in public investment capital were disbursed as of late October, or 55.8 percent of the target assigned by the Prime Minister, reported the Finance Ministry.
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.
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.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 6 presides over a Cabinet meeting to review socio-economic performance in the first ten months of 2021. (Photo: VNA) 
