Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised that the statistical work plays a significant role, especially in policy making, while addressing the National Statistical Conference on March 17.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhemphasised that the statistical work plays a significant role, especially inpolicy making, while addressing the National Statistical Conference on March17.
Party, State and Government leaders have paidattention to the work, which must be done in an accurate, timelyand transparent manner, the PM stressed, adding that statistics must be analysedand assessed to serve policy making.
The leader attributed achievements Vietnam hasrecorded in COVID-19 containment and socio-economic recovery and development tocontributions of the statistics sector.
He commended the sector’s performance in theimplementation of the Statistics Law, digital transformation, organisationconsolidation, and international cooperation.
Pointing out weaknesses in the field of ministriesand agencies, Chinh said they have yet to invest much in the statistical workand bring into full play statistics.
The PM also noted other shortcomings regarding coordinationbetween agencies, human resources and management.
He, therefore, underlined the need to raise theawareness of the statistical work for the entire political system, especially leadersof all-level authorities, and ordered them to improve personnel quality, pour moreinvestment in the statistical sector, step up coordination between ministries andagencies, and enhance international cooperation in this regard.
Foreign participants proposed solutions to help the Vietnamese statistical sector better integrate into the region and the world.
The Statistics Law has been amended thrice and decreeson the implementation of the law issued, creating a legalcorridor to conduct statistical activities.
Statistics have been used to review the implementationof the 2011-2020 socio-economic development strategy and the 2016-2020socio-economic development plan, along with the building of the 2021-2030socio-economic development strategy and the 2021-2025 socio-economicdevelopment plan at both central and grassroots levels./.
Vietnam's CPI has increased by 1 percent in February and 1.42 percent against the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO).
Vietnam needs to be wary of imported inflation, especially from rising global energy and commodities prices, experts have warned, urging attention to be paid to promoting exports and putting imports under control.
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.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA) 
