The Mekong Delta province of Long An should make all-out efforts to become one of the three economic centres in the southern region, together with Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho city.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at a working session with Long An leaders (Soruce: baolongan.vn)
Long An (VNA) 𓄧– The Mekong Delta province of Long An should make all-out efforts to become one of the three economic centres in the southern region, together with Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho city, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said.
At a working session with the provincial leaders on October 17, the PM highlighted the rapid and effective economic shifting in Long An which now houses 7,900 businesses.
Long An should set up a special group to accelerate economic shifting in the locality, he suggested.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc said he was satisfied with Long An’s development achievements and orientations, especially in new-style rural area building, urging the province to complete the rural construction programme before 2020.
It is necessary for the province to mobilise all resources in order to turn Long An International Seaport into a central port of Mekong Delta, he said, calling on the locality to pair economic development with environmental protection and social order and safety maintenance.
Regarding smuggling, especially tobacco smuggling in the province, the PM called for the involvement of the entire political system in the combat.
Sharing a 133-km border line with Cambodia, Long An has favourable conditions for economic development, with annual economic growth at 11.26 percent over the past five years and GDP per capita at 50.7 million VND (2,281 USD).
As from October 16, the province has put into service a public administrative service centre which deals with administrative procedures of the six departments of Planning and Investment, Natural Resources and Environment, Construction, Industry and Trade, Justice, and Science and Technology.
While in Long An, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc made a field-trip to the construction site of Long An International Seaport in Tan Lap commune, Can Giuoc district.
Covering 147 hectares, the 9 trillion VND (405 million USD) port is scheduled to be operational in 2023.
He also toured the Five Star Eco City project invested by Five Star International Group and visited local heroic mothers.-VNA
The Mekong Delta province of Long An earned nearly 2.9 billion USD from exports in the first nine months, equal to 68 percent of the year target and an increase of 7.8 percent against the same period.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and authorities of southern Long An province pledged all possible support for investors in the locality but asked them to respect their commitments.
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.
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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.
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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 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 Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at a working session with Long An leaders (Soruce: baolongan.vn)
