President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met former officials of the central province of Quang Nam on December 28 on the occasion of the 550th year of the name Quang Nam and the 25th anniversary of the province's reestablishment.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Quang Nam (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met former officials of the central province of Quang Nam on December 28 onthe occasion of the 550th year of the name Quang Nam and the 25th anniversary of the province's reestablishment.
Speaking at the event, the President hailed Quang Nam for becoming one of the 14 localities contributing to the State budget for years from its humble beginning as one of the poorest provinces in the country.
🏅 He said the province has chosen the right path and the right method for development, with a focus on industry, especially supportand mechanical engineering industries; tourism services and agriculture.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (second, right) at the event (Photo: VNA)
Phuc asked Quang Nam to continue developing a synchronousinfrastructure in service of socio-economic development, particularly airportsand large-scale seaports, attracting investment to Chu Lai Open Economic Zone,as well as working closely with Da Nang, Thua Thien-Hue, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinhand Khanh Hoa for development.
As scheduled, a ceremony marking the occasion will be held in theevening the same day. In 1471, King Le Thanh Tong set up the 13th administrative units of Dai Viet with the name Quang Nam Thua Tuyen Dao, which comprised of the present Da Nang city, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh provinces. The name Quang Nam means expanding to the south.
⛎ Since its re-establishment in 1997, Quang Nam’s economic growth has reached 9 percentannually on average, helping the local economy expand by more than 40 times. Tourism has seen rapid development. In 2019, the province welcomed nearly 8 million visitors,including 4.5 million foreigners. Its world cultural heritages Hoi An ancienttown and My Son Sanctuary together with world biosphere reserve Cu Lao Chamhave become regional and national key tourist destinations./.
A Vietjet Air flight carrying 100 foreign tourists is expected to arrive at Da Nang International Airport in the central city of Da Nang at 11:05 pm on November 18.
After testing negative for COVID-19, the first foreign visitors under the pilot “vaccine passport” programme took a tour around Hoi An Ancient Town in the south-central province of Quang Nam on November 11.
Stepping into the ancient town of Hoi An in the south-central province of Quang Nam, visitors can deeply feel a diverse and artistic blend of typical architectural works from the Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and French cultures.
The popular tourist city Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam, on December 10, signed a deal with the global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS, committing to stopping the trade and consumption of cat and dog meat, making it the first locality in Vietnam to do so.
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The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
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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.
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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.
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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.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (second, right) at the event (Photo: VNA) 
