Inaugural seminar on multi-dimensional review of Vietnam
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) held an inaugural seminar on the multi-dimensional review of Vietnam in Hanoi on February 26.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue (standing) speaks at the seminar (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry ofForeign Affairs and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD) held an inaugural seminar on the multi-dimensional review of Vietnam inHanoi on February 26.
Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son highlyappreciated the support of the OECD in kickstarting this important review.
Jan Rielaender, head of Multi-dimensionalCountry Reviews (MDCR) for the OECD, said that through the review, Vietnam willhave an opportunity to learn from the experience and knowledge of othercountries’ reform processes, while the other 53 member nations of the OECD willalso gain a better understanding of Vietnam and learn from its successes andchallenges, as well as share their know-how.
He recommended that Vietnam take on its sustainabledevelopment goals as an important target which must be achieved by 2030. Eachnation should map out its own path and define its most important targets, hesuggested.
World Bank Country Director for Vietnam OusmaneDione evaluated Vietnam as having the most encouraging development steps in theworld since its reforms process began.
The rapid growth of its gross domestic product(GDP) in 2018 is also a good signal for Vietnam, he said.
He suggested Vietnam further develop the privateeconomic sector; build on its national reform capacity; increase resilience toclimate change; develop a modernised institutional system; connect domestic andforeign businesses; create a more favourable business environment; and promoteinnovation.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue hailed theOECD for actively coordinating with the Vietnamese government, ministries, andsectors to soon inaugurate the multi-dimensional review of Vietnam, which isimportant to the building of the Vietnam development strategy through 2030 witha vision to 2045.
According to Hue, besides promoting economicgrowth, Vietnam also pays special attention to developing other social fields whichenables the public to join the nation’s socio-economic development.
For a long time, budget collection has onlyincreased by 10-12 percent, while the state budget expenditure for socialsecurity activities has reached 23-25 percent.
The Deputy PM cited the UN Development Programme’sreport in 2018 which stated that Vietnam has gained a lot of progresses inhuman development and multi-dimensional poverty reduction. The country’s humandevelopment index (HDI) has increased consecutively for over the past 27 years.
The multi-dimensional review of Vietnam shouldpoint out which areas are bottlenecks in the development of Vietnam and sharenew emerging development trends in the world, he suggested. –VNA
Vietnam has launched a series of action plans to realise the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs), according to Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong.
Vietnam attaches great importance to its cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in terms of both bilateral and regional frameworks, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue told an official from the OECD.
The Vietnamese Government supports the implementation of the Multi-dimensional Country Review (MDCR) of Vietnam, considering this an important task that requires the engagement of many experts and scientists, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has said.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue (standing) speaks at the seminar (Photo: VNA)
