BinhPhuoc (VNA) –Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged the southern provinceof Binh Phuoc to focus more on the development of smart agriculture.
Ata working session with provincial leaders on January 2, the Government leadersaid the province should mobilise all resources to expand a smart model ofvegetable growing in order to make prestigious export products branded as a representativeof Vietnam in the world market.
BinhPhuoc is the country’s largest province but also one of its poorest in thesoutheastern region. The province serves as a bridge to connect the region withthe Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) and areas bordering Cambodia. It three mainproducts are rubber, pepper and cashew.
Last year, a volatility of prices and a slow recovery from damages due toprolonged drought significantly impacted the growth of local agriculture.
ThePrime Minister also pointed out that although the province boasts fertile landand abundant natural resources, its per capita income in 2016 was just 42.1million VND (1,850 USD), lower than the national average of 50 million VND (2,190USD).
Alsoin Binh Phuoc, Prime Minister Phuc broke ground for the construction of theMinh Tam Cement Factory in Hon Quan district.
Speakingat the ceremony, he highlighted the importance of the factory and praisedbusinesses for their decision to invest in this remote area. He also noted thatthe project will benefit from advanced technology imported from Germany.
The12 trillion VND (527 million USD) plant, with a total capacity of about 4.5million tonnes per year, is expected to create thousands of jobs for localpeople and revenues for the local budget.
Inhis remarks, the PM also urged investors to use local land and water resourcesin the most effective and safe way in order to protect the natural environmentof the region.
The project should strive for a long-term sustainable operation by focusing onprotecting the environment rather than exploiting it for a short time.
PM Phuc asked investors to complete the project within 18 months so as tocontribute to the local socio-economic development.
He also request Binh Phuoc province to create favourable conditions for theinvestors during construction and to ensure the safe relocation of localresidents for the project’s land clearance.
Onthe same day, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended a ceremony marking the20th anniversary of the re-establishment of Binh Phuoc province (January1, 1997-2017).-VNA
The southern province of Binh Phuoc currently has 1,371 dug addicts, 1,177 of whom are living in the community under the province’s programme on drug detoxification at the community.
The health sector of the southern province of Binh Phuoc is implementing campaigns to fight dengue fever and zika virus-related diseases as the number of dengue cases is high.
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.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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).
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.
Scene at the ceremony (Photo: VNA) 
