Thanh Hoa utilises foreign aids for socio-economic development
The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations and the People’s Committee of central Thanh Hoa province held a conference in Hanoi on October 31 to enhance cooperation and aids from foreign non-governmental organisations and partners for the locality.
Hanoi (VNA)ꦚ – The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations and the People’s Committee of central Thanh Hoa province held a conference in Hanoi onOctober 31 to enhance cooperation and aids from foreign non-governmentalorganisations and partners for the locality.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s CommitteeNguyen Van Thi said Thanh Hoa ranks fifth nationwide in natural area with 27administrative entities. Witha population of nearly 3.7 million, Thanh Hoa is the third populous province inVietnam, behind Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Theprovince has a convenient location for transport. Withabundant landscapes and natural resources, Thanh Hoa boasts advantages to developagro-forestry-fisheries, industry, construction, services and tourism. From2008 to 2021, Thanh Hoa disbursed 107.56 million USD worth of aids and 7.2million USD estimated for this year, mostly for projects in priority fields of agricultureand rural development, poverty reduction, capacity building, health care,education, social affairs, environment protection, disaster risk mitigation andclimate change response. Thisuggested centrally-run and representative diplomatic agencies, foreign and domesticnon-governmental organisations (NGOs) and stakeholders pay further attention tonew projects in the province, focusing on health care, education-training,agriculture and rural development, environment protection, clean water supply,climate change response, natural disaster risk mitigation and social affairs. Atthe event, foreign NGOs signed commitments totaling 9.64 million USD to theprovince. Thipledged that the province will use the sum in an effective and transparentmanner and to the right persons. The province will offer all possible support toforeign and domestic NGOs in the implementation of projects, he said./.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended a ceremony in Sam Son city of the central province of Thanh Hoa on August 28 to launch the construction of a monument commemorating people, officials, soldiers and students from the south who gathered in the northern region during the war.
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged the central province of Thanh Hoa to make comprehensive breakthroughs by 2029 – the year marking the 1,000th anniversary of its name.
The central province of Thanh Hoa is joining hands with other coastal provinces and cities in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in an effort to have the European Commission (EC)’s ‘yellow card’ warning against Vietnamese seafood removed.
The central province of Thanh Hoa is speeding up the improvement of business environment and construction of infrastructure in industrial parks, especially in the Nghi Son Economic Zone, in order to draw more foreign direct investment.
For households of people with meritorious service and relatives of fallen soldiers, the province supported the construction and renovation of 2,374 houses, achieving 100% of the set target, 342 newly built and 2,032 renovated.
Held under the theme “Pride and Aspiration”, this year's “Glory to Vietnam” programme aimed to inspire the Vietnamese people's ambition to reach new heights during the era of integration and development.
According to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), this year’s campaign provided long-term aid for 3,785 individuals and organisations. Support included houses, clean water systems, school meal facilities, books, and livelihood assistance, with a total value of more than 118 billion VND.
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.
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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.
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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.
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At the event (Photo: VNA) 
