PM orders institutional reform to boost economic growth
Prime Minster Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered ministries and sectors to accelerate institutional reform to promote economic growth on the basis of macro-economic stability.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the meeting (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minster Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered ministries andsectors to accelerate institutional reform to promote economic growth on the basisof macro-economic stability.
Speaking at the Government meeting for August in Hanoi, the PM also called for the proposal of newpolicies to create breakthroughs for socio-economic development and investment attraction,and to improve the nations’ competitiveness in the coming time.
He requested ministries and sectors to pay special attention to reviewing policiesand institutions so as to quickly make suitable changes meeting the country’sdevelopment requirement.
PM Phuc underlined the need to encourage and attract hi-tech firms to create adriving force for the national growth.
He also called on non-State corporations with large capital to quicken restructuring.
Regarding the slow disbursement of public investment, PM Phuc askedministries, sectors and localities to make the work faster, especially in landclearance.
He directed the agricultural sector to make more efforts to foster export, and activelywork to cope with natural disasters.
The PM asked for more measures to prevent trade fraud, towards minimizing lossesto domestic production, especially for temporarily imported goods for re-export.
Besides, the Ministry of Health was requested to pay heed to preventing seasonaldiseases and improving the quality of health check and treatment, promotingpublic-private cooperation in the field and facilitating development of the privateestablishments.
The leader also asked the Ministry of Education and Training to do wellwith the launch of the new school year and prevent the collection of fees thatcause discontent among the pupils’ parents.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has required ministries, sectors and localities to focus on completing all socio-economic targets set by the National Assembly.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 5 chaired a Government meeting on law building, with the participation of representatives from the Government Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs as well as National Assembly’s committees, the Vietnam Fatherland Committee and ministries.
The Government has asked ministries, sectors and agencies to give advice to the Government and the Prime Minister on measures to deal with overlapping, incoherent and ambiguous legal regulations, mechanisms and policies.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the meeting (Source: VNA) 
