Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired the government’s regular meeting in Hanoi on December 1, during which he urged cabinet members to well perform their promises to the National Assembly and voters as well as the NA’s resolutions.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the meeting (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired the government’sregular meeting in Hanoi on December 1, during which he urged cabinet members towell perform their promises to the National Assembly and voters as well as theNA’s resolutions.
Despitepositive socio-economic achievements in the January-November period, PM Phucwarned that ministries, sectors and localities should not feel satisfied, but mustcontinue implementing their tasks better, such as addressing consequencescaused by floods and storms, and public investment disbursement.
Underliningthe importance of addressing post-flood consequences, the PM noted that drasticand comprehensive actions are needed in December 2017 and early 2018, with a focusplaced on administrative procedure reform and effectiveness of law enforcement.
Theleader requested cabinet members to make greater efforts to complete thesocio-economic tasks and targets in 2018; stablise the macro economy;restructure the economy in tandem with renewing the growth model; improve quality,productivity, and competitiveness; and encourage innovation, startups andbusiness development and economic growth.
PMPhuc stressed the need to intensify the fight against corruption, wastefulnessand negative phenomena; focus more on social and cultural development; promote socialequality and improve people’s living conditions; protect the environment andadapt to climate change; strengthen national defence and security; and enhancethe effectiveness of external affairs and international integration.
ThePM asked the State Bank of Vietnam to keep a close watch on the currency,credit, interest and exchange rate market to make timely adjustments.
Henoted that the electricity price increase has little influence on the CPI,requesting relevant sectors to closely follow prices and the market, ensure sufficientsupply of goods and services particularly during the year end month and NewYear (Tet) holidays.
PMPhuc requested ministries, sectors and localities to strictly implement theroadmap for divestment at state-owned enterprises, especially at Sabeco, Habecoand other major businesses.
ThePM asked the Ministry of Public Security to investigate and seriously settlerecent children abusing cases.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has underlined four major tasks that need to be implemented in the remaining months of 2017 so as to comprehensively achieve this year’s socio-economic development targets.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc underlined the importance of building a resolution on key socio-economic tasks and solutions in 2018 at a cabinet meeting in Hanoi on December 1.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the meeting (Source: VNA) 
