Seminar discusses implementation of UN Agenda 2030
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI) held a seminar in Hanoi on December 21 discussing the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its implementation in Vietnam.
Hanoi (VNA) – TheMinistry of Planning and Investment (MoPI) held a seminar in Hanoi on December21 discussing the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development andits implementation in Vietnam.
The agenda, adopted at the UNSummit in New York on September 25-27, aims to maintain sustainable economicgrowth in tandem with social progress and justice and ecological environmentprotection, effectively manage and use natural resources and actively cope withclimate change, towards building a peaceful, prosperous, inclusive, democratic,fair, civilised and sustainable society.
Speaking at the event, deputychief of the sustainable development office from the Ministry of Planning andInvestment’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources Planning and Educationunderscored the need to rally the involvement of ministries, centrally-run andlocal agencies, including the media, socio-political organisations, businesscommunity, development partners and the entire public for the effort.
The Agenda 2030 puts forth visionfor the next 15 years with 17 sustainable development goals and successiveactions. It has been added into the National Assembly and government’sresolutions on socio-economic development scheme.
The MoPI has worked closely withministries, agencies, localities, domestic and foreign organisations to devisea national action plan for the implementation of the agenda which has beensubmitted to the Prime Minister last month.
The action plan comprises 115goals, including eliminating every form of poverty; ensuring food security andsustainable and comprehensive economic growth; improving nutrition; promotingsustainable agricultural development; ensuring access to sustainable, reliableand affordable energy sources; and promoting global partnership for sustainabledevelopment until 2030, among others.
Between 2017 and 2020, thecountry will perfect sustainable development mechanisms, improve the efficiencyof State management on national sustainable development, and ensure sufficientlegal framework for the implementation of the action plan and sustainabledevelopment goals.
The action plan is expected tohelp Vietnam make responsible contributions to common global efforts to boost sustainabledevelopment.-VNA
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Dinh Quy stressed the need for countries to come together to promote honest, constructive dialogue and have specific and pragmatic measures to build confidence.
Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen The Phuong called on related ministries and agencies to join hands in building a feasible national action plan for implementing the UN Agenda 2030.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has called on countries around the world to unite and act responsibly to build a green world for future generations.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
