Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a teleconference with representatives of the 63 cities and provinces on April 20 to launch the National Master Plan for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050, contributing to building a strong and prosperous country, and well-being of the people.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🥀 – Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh chaired a teleconference with representatives of the 63 cities and provinces on April20 to launch the National Master Plan for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050, contributing to building a strong and prosperouscountry, and well-being of the people.
At the event, Ministerof Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung announced major contents of theNational Assembly’s resolution on the plan, under which Vietnam is set to become a developing nation with modern industry, high average income, andeconomic growth based on science, technology, innovation and digitaltransformation by 2030. By2050, Vietnam is expected to be a developed nation with high income and a fair, democratic, and civilised society. The country will strive to achievenet-zero emissions, and the average economic growth during 2031-2050 will reachabout 6.5-7.5% annually. Therewill be northern and southern locomotive zones, with Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh Cityas the growth poles, along with the North-South, Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong-QuangNinh, and Moc Bai-HCM City-Vung Tau economic corridors. The urbanisation ratewill exceed 50%. Speakingat the event, PM Chinh said after the resolution was passed by the legislature, the Government instructedthe Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to work with relevant ministries,agencies, and localities to build the Government's action programme for theimplementation of the resolution and the plan of action for the national master plan to submit to the Government for issuance. Heurged ministries and agencies to adopt concerted and effective measures tolaunch the national master plan, with priority to allocating capital for projectsand programmes of national significance. Attention must alsobe paid to contents regarding policies, mechanisms, human resources development,development investment attraction, social welfare, science-technology,environment, national defence-security, and international cooperation. Toeffectively implement the national master plan, the PM asked ministers, headsof ministry-level and Government agencies, chairpersons of the People'sCommittees of centrally-run cities and provinces to effectively perform tasksand fulfill goals outlined in the resolution. Specific tasks werealso assigned to competent ministries and agencies at the event.
At the inauguration of the national planning information and database system (Photo: VNA)
On the occasion, the PM and leaders of ministries and agencies inauguratedthe national planning information and database system. Onthe sidelines of the event, the MPI and the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism organised a photo exhibition themed "Vietnam - country,people". Following the event, the PM chaired a nationwide teleconferenceto discuss the acceleration of progress and improving the quality of planning for2021-2030.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)
He emphasised that the enforcement of thePlanning Law is an important political task. The planning process must adhere to the resolution of 13th National Party Congress, the 2021-2025socio-economic development scheme, the 10-year socio-economic developmentstrategy, the Planning Law, and directives of the Government and the PM, mostrecently the national master plan which was approved by the legislature, hereminded. The leader ordered the acceleration of theprogress and the completion of the formulation, appraisal and approval ofnational-level, regional-level, and provincial-level planning this year, withquality guaranteed./.
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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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
At the inauguration of the national planning information and database system (Photo: VNA) 
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) 
