PM chairs conference seeking ways to help SMEs thrive
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Vietnam has met or exceeded all 15 major targets, delivering significant results across multiple sectors, and that SMEs playing a vital role in this success.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (middel, front) arriving at the conference (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 27 chaired a meeting between standing Cabinet members and domestic small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to identify and address challenges and obstacles facing the firms, and outline strategies for them to thrive and contribute to the country's rapid and sustainable growth.
In his opening remarks, PM Chinh highlighted the rapidly changing global and regional landscape, stressing that countries must adapt quickly and effectively.
He noted that under the leadership of the Party, led by General Secretary To Lam, and with the active engagement of the political system and the support and solidarity of the people and the business community as well as international partners and friends, Vietnam has met or exceeded all 15 major targets, delivering strong results across multiple sectors. SMEs have played a vital role in this success, he underscored.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the conference to seek ways to remove obstacles facing SMEs in Hanoi on February 27 (Photo: VNA)
Holding that 2025 will continue to experience complexity in the international and regional situations, he stressed the need for stronger efforts and solidarity of the whole political system, the people, and the business community to achieve the target of at least 8% growth for this year, laying the strong foundation for achieving double-digit growth in the years to come.
If each business, sector, or region achieves growth of at least 8%, the entire country will exceed the benchmark, he stated.
As the Vietnamese business community is largely comprised of SMEs, the Government is drafting a new resolution on fostering the growth of private enterprises, to be presented to the Politburo and the Party Central Committee, according to the leader.
He urged delegates to assess the current state of SMEs, engage in open discussions, identify key challenges, and propose practical solutions to enable collaborative progress and mutual success./.
Strategies to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) strengthen import-export activities was the focal point of discussions at a workshop held in the northern province of Hung Yen on November 15,
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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.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
