Hanoi’s Party Congress approves personnel list for new tenure
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.
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.
According to Deputy Head of the municipal Party Committee’s Commission for Popularisation and Education Nguyen Van Phong, besides the 74 members, the Secretary of the municipal Party Committee will be appointed by the Party Politburo following the 12th National Congress. Due to the special status of Hanoi as the capital city, the position will be held by a politburo member.
After the voting, the new Committee convened its first meeting to elect the deputy secretaries, members of its Standing Board, members of the inspection board and the chairman of the inspection board.
In the afternoon, the Congress heard four reports, focusing on how to hasten industrialisation and modernisation, promote sustainable socio-economic development, make the Party stronger, and ensure social order and security. The reports also discussed upholding cultural traditions with the aim of creating a modern, prosperous city.
Hanoi’s economy has grown remarkably over the past five years. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased 9.23 percent on average – 1.58 times higher than that of the country.
The city’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) for 2015 stands at about 27.6 billion USD. Income per capita is approximately 3,600 USD, 1.8 times higher than in 2010.
Services, industry-construction and agriculture make up 54 percent, 41.5 percent and 4.5 percent of the economy, respectively.
The State collected about 714.5 trillion VND (32 billion USD) over the year, a yearly increase of 7.1 percent.
Hanoi is leading the nation in the number of new rural communes. By the end of the year, the city will have 179 that fulfill all criteria on building new-style rural areas. These will account for one fifth of the total new rural communes in the country.
Hanoi and the northern province of Hung Yen are the last localities holding their Party Organisations’ Congresses for the 2015-2020 tenure.
Hanoi’s 16th Party Congress will run until November 3, while Hung Yen’s 18th Party Congress is scheduled to last through November 2.-VNA
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
Building up manpower capacity is both an immediate and long-term task of the Hanoi authorities, in the hope of creating a firm foundation for local development.
Mobilising all resources and pushing forward with comprehensive and synchronous reform, industrialization and modernization will be the guiding principle for the next term from 2015-2020.
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.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
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.
Hanoi’s 16th Party Congress (Source: VNA)
