Quang Ngai should pay greater attention to planning, with priority given to promoting regional linkages and expanding connectivity between its Chu Lai Open Economic Zone (OEZ) and Dung Quat Economic Zone (EZ) as well as the Central Highlands, according to National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the working session with Quang Ngai provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Quang Ngai should pay greater attentionto planning, with priority given to promoting regional linkages and expandingconnectivity between its Chu Lai Open Economic Zone (OEZ) and Dung QuatEconomic Zone (EZ) as well as the Central Highlands, according to NationalAssembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Hue made the statement during his meeting with theprovincial Party Committee’s Standing Board while visiting the south-centralprovince on July 26.
He said he is happy to see Quang Ngai achieving importantand considerable results in 2021 and the first half of this year. In spite ofnumerous challenges caused by climate change, natural disasters and COVID-19,the province has seen remarkable progress in socio-economic development, with itsGross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth reaching 6.05% last year and6.34% in the first six months of 2022.
Agriculture remained the province’s main driver of growth,expanding 14.5% last year. Tourism and services rebounded, as seen in a 44% year-on-year increase in the number oftourist arrivals in the province in H1 and a 21% year-on-year rise in revenue fromtourism.
Foreign trade turnover increased 27.8% to 1.8 billion USD in2021. The figures were 25% and close to 1.08 billion USD, respectively, in H1.
Last year, Quang Ngai collected nearly 24.2 trillion VND(1.03 billion USD) in budget revenue, 51.1% higher than the yearly goal. The H1collection was estimated at nearly 16.95 trillion VND, equivalent to 88.1% ofthis year’s plan.
The top legislator also pointed out several shortcomings ofthe province, saying the province needs to do more to make the most of itsadvantages in trade, services, tourism, real estate and industrial parkinfrastructure. Its GRDP per capita was relatively low, standing at 3,360 USDper person; while the percentage of rural workers remained high.
He wanted Quang Ngai to become a developed hub of the centralregion and a popular tourist destination as there is plenty of room for thesector to thrive in the province.
He also urged the province to maintain balance between conservation and development, fast and sustainable growth, industrialisationand urbanisation, and urban and new-style rural development.
Hue further asked Quang Ngai to focus on post-pandemiceconomic recovery, improving business climate and investing in culture, education,poverty reduction and social welfare, and the provincial People's Council to improve its working quality./.
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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.
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.
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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.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the working session with Quang Ngai provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board (Photo: VNA) 
