Top legislator pledges to facilitate Phu Tho’s socio-economic development
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has pledged to create conditions for the northern midland province of Phu Tho to turn its Viet Tri city, the land associated with Hung Kings – legendary founders of the nation – into a festive city.
Phu Tho (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman VuongDinh Hue has pledged to create conditions for the northern midland province ofPhu Tho to turn its Viet Tri city, the land associated with Hung Kings –legendary founders of the nation – into a festive city.
At a working session with representatives of theStanding Board of the provincial Party Committee in Viet Tri on July 12, theleader affirmed that resources will be prioritised to the Hung Kings Templenational historical relic site, and promised to facilitate local socio-economicdevelopment.
Lauding the province’s performance in the COVID-19pandemic fight as well as socio-economic development, Hue asked Phu Tho to considerregional connectivity, especially in infrastructure, policies and institutions.
On this occasion, the NA Chairman urged ministries andagencies to pay more attention to Phu Tho’s position and advantages, and takethem into account in planning schemes.
He suggested that the locality should promoteeconomic development based on its cultural foundation, saying industrialisationshould come in tandem with modernisation.
The top legislator also emphasised the significance ofsport, cultural and educational activities, and asked Phu Tho to better fulfil its national defence and security tasks.
According to a report presented at the meeting, thelocality’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) grew 6.28% last year, andGRDP per capita was 54 million VND (2,137 USD).
In the first half of this year, its GRDP expandedsome 7.8%, and the province attracted three FDI projects worth 226 million USD.
The province was among the 20 cities and provincesnationwide with the highest disbursement rate of public investment./.
The Phu Tho Power Company (PC Phu Tho) said that it has invested billions of VND in upgrading the electricity transmission system and prepare backup plans to ensure power supply to men's football competitions at the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at Viet Tri Stadium.
A 60-sq.m. LED display has been set up in Viet Tri city of the northern province of Phu Tho to serve football fans of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31).
The northern provinces of Phu Tho and Nam Dinh, which house the venues for men’s football qualifying matches at SEA Games 31, have completed their preparations, ready for the regional biennial tournament.
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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).
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
At the working session (Photo: VNA) 
