PM assigns ministry to decide on organisation of national high school graduation exams
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc assigned the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) to decide on the organisation of the national high school graduation examinations as regulated in the Law on Education, at a regular cabinet meeting in Hanoi on August 3.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) speaks at the cabinet meeting in Hanoi on August 3 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc assigned the Ministry ofEducation and Training (MoET) to decide on the organisation of the national highschool graduation examinations as regulated in the Law on Education, at aregular cabinet meeting in Hanoi on August 3.
He asked thechairpersons of People’s Committees in all cities and provinces to ensure theexams are conducted safely. MoET has been tasked with coordinating with theMinistry of Health and the Ministry of Information and Communications toprevent the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure the health of students and examinationofficials.
The PM alsodirected certain measures be adopted for socio-economic development, pointingout three external risks and challenges: the unpredictable development ofCOVID-19 and its effect on important foreign partners; trade tensions andescalating technologies between many countries; and geopolitical complexity andnatural disasters that affect economic recovery.
Regarding theresurgence of COVID-19, which threatens economic recovery, the PM requested allministries, sectors, and localities to be more conscientious and not lower theirguard. Ministers and chairpersons of People’s Committees are directlyresponsible for the prevention of the disease.
He alsoordered ministries and localities to maintain macro-economic stability and curbinflation.
The PMdirected the continuation of extensions, postponements, and exemptions from interestrates for businesses, expanding credit packages and ensuring growth, especiallyin priority fields.
The financial,planning and investment, banking, industry and trade, and agriculture and ruraldevelopment sectors must compile specific management scenarios for the thirdquarter of 2020 and for 2021, he requested.
TheGovernment leader also asked cabinet members to actively support businesses,workers, and people in need of support. The Ministry of Labour, Invalidsand Social Affairs, in particular, should use its experience to moreeffectively implement the Government’s aid package of 62 trillion VND (2.65billion USD).
He also calledfor increases to the disbursement of public investment and official developmentassistance (ODA).
TheMinistry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade were tasked withimproving markets and price management and preventing smuggling and tradefraud.
Reformingadministrative procedures and improving the business and investment climate arekey tasks, he said, adding that it is necessary to create a more openenvironment to attract shifting investment flows to Vietnam./.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired an online meeting of permanent Government members and ministries, sectors and local administrations on COVID-19 prevention and control on August 2.
Given the complicated developments following the latest COVID-19 outbreak in the central city of Da Nang, religious organisations nationwide have issued guidance on disease prevention and control, including the temporary halt of gatherings.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a one-day regular Cabinet meeting for July on August 3, which focused on seeking measures to fulfil socio-economic goals amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
Those with smartphones would do well to download Bluezone, a Bluetooth-based app that helps determine if a person has come in contact with a COVID-19 patient, the Authority of Information Technology Application at the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has suggested.
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 Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) speaks at the cabinet meeting in Hanoi on August 3 (Photo: VNA) 
