National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung was speaking at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) ꦓ– The 14th session of the Hanoi People’s Council opened in the capital on December 1.
The five-day sitting is looking into the implementation of the socio-economic and defence-security development plans and State budget in 2015 and the following year.
Addressing the event, Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung hailed the achievements that the municipal Party committee, authority and people have gained so far in 2015.
The local gross domestic product was estimated to increase by 9.24 percent by the yearend – the highest level over the past four years. Meanwhile, export turnover was calculated to rise 2.52 percent to 11.35 billion USD, and the consumer price index was estimated to climb 1 percent.
The capital has so far welcomed nearly 2.24 million international tourists, a year-on-year rise of 9.55 percent. The budget collection and expenditure were estimated to total nearly 147 trillion VND (6.5 billion USD) and about 70 trillion VND (3.08 billion USD), respectively.
A dozen of key transport projects have been put into operation such as Vo Nguyen Giap road and terminal 2 (T2) of Noi Bai International Airport.
The city strives to record a gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth of 8.5 - 9 percent and the GRDP per capita ranging between 85-87 million VND (3,740 - 3,828 USD) in 2016.
Chairman Hung asked the municipal authorities and people to promptly take measures to stabilise the macro economy and ensure social welfare, while striving to fulfill or surpass the yearly economic growth target.
He urged the capital to boost connectivity, economic growth and competitiveness, as well as harmonise economic growth with cultural and social welfare development.
The city should adopt a socio-economic development plan for the next five years soon and improve administrative procedures to increase competitive edge across the fields, he suggested.
The top legislator ordered the city to implement effectively the Law on election of National Assembly deputies and local People’s Council members, the Law on organisation of local authorities, and others approved by the parliament.
He recommended selecting and introducing deputies to the 14th session of the National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels in the 2016-2021 period.-VNA
The Hanoi economy is picking up steam in almost areas with its gross domestic product for this year estimated at 8.8 percent, still within the target of 8.5-9 percent.
Hanoi economy is expected to grow at 7.8 percent during the first half of this year - the fastest pace in four years, reported the Ha Noi Moi (New Hanoi) daily newspaper.
The entire political system’s determination coupled with the people’s unity, consensus, material contributions, and brainpower have brought about significant socio-economic developments for Hanoi over
The Hanoi Party Organisation’s 16th Congress commenced on November 1, with 495 delegates representing more than 390,000 Party members in the city participating.
As many as 74 cadres were elected to the Hanoi Party Committee for the 2015-2020 tenure during the first sitting day of the municipality Party Organisation’s 16th Congress on November 1.
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.
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung was speaking at the event (Photo: VNA)
