National Assembly adopts Resolution on 2018 socio-economic development plan (Photo VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assemblypassed a Resolution on socio-economic development plan for 2018 at the ongoingfourth session in Hanoi on November 10.
With 84.93 percent of approval, the Resolutiontargets a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.5-6.7 percent; total exportrevenue rise of 7-8 percent; a trade deficit of below 3 percent of the totalexport revenue; and total investments for social development accounting for 33-34percent of the GDP.
The rate of poor households will be reduced by1-3 percent while the unemployment rate will be less than 4 percent. The ratioof trained workers is expected to reach 58-60 percent of the workforce. As muchas 85.2 percent of the population will be covered by health insurance. Theforest coverage is projected to be 41.6 percent.
To realise the aforesaid goals, the NationalAssembly asked the Government, the Supreme People’s Court, the People’s SupremeProcuracy, and the State Audit Office to implement measures to ensuremacro-economic stability, encourage and support enterprises to start business,restructure agriculture, develop the processing and manufacturing industries,and address production and accommodation land for the ethnic minority groups.
These efforts are coupled with promoting salesof domestic products, preventing smuggling, tightening management of naturalresources and environmental protection, tackling climate change, and reformingeducation and training.
It is necessary to step up efforts to preventcorruption and wastefulness, improve the State management efficiency of thepress, firmly safeguarding national sovereignty, defense, security and socialorder and safety, implement effectively external affairs and proactivelyintegrate into the world.
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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).
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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.
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.
National Assembly adopts Resolution on 2018 socio-economic development plan (Photo VNA)
