The implementation of the Politburo’s resolution on planning, building, managing and developing Vietnamese urban areas sustainably by 2030 with a vision towards 2045 was tabled for discussion at a conference in Hanoi on May 18.
Hanoi (VNA) – The implementation of thePolitburo’s resolution on planning, building, managing and developing Vietnameseurban areas sustainably by 2030 with a vision towards 2045 was tabled fordiscussion at a conference in Hanoi on May 18.
Speaking at the event, held by the Party CentralCommittee’s Secretariat, Tran Tuan Anh, Chairman of the Committee's EconomicCommission, described the document, dated January 24, 2022, as animportant political foundation for the formation of mechanisms and policies onurban development, thus significantly contributing to spurring socio-economicdevelopment in a rapid and sustainable fashion.
The resolution looks into the situation and reasonsbehind the existing problems; guidelines, targets and visions; major tasks andsolutions; and the implementation work, according to the official.
It reveals that as of late 2020, Vietnam counted 862urban areas of all types across the country, and its urbanisation rate expandedfrom 30.5 percent in 2010 to nearly 40 percent in 2020.
The document also points out limitations relating tourbanisation, and urban planning, building, management and development, withthe rate of urbanisation a far cry from the target set in the 2011-2022socio-economic development strategy, and the regional and the global average.
The number is expected to reach at least 45 percent by2025 and over 50 percent in 2030, and to stay high as compared with the average inAsia and Southeast Asia by 2045.
The Politburo aims to perfect institutions andpolicies to facilitate urbanisation, and urban planning, building, managementand development, improve the quality of urban planning, and build asustainable, harmonious urban network.
It asked provincial and municipal Party Committeesand organisations to outline action programmes and plans with specific roadmapsand tasks./.
The Swiss Government, through the Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), will provide 4.25 million CHF (4.59 million USD) in non-refundable aid to the “Institutional strengthening and capacity building for sustainable urban development in Vietnam” project.
In order to deal with traffic congestion, mitigate accidents, and improve the capacity of tapping Hanoi – Bac Giang – Lang Son expressway, contributing to drawing more capital to Bac Giang’s industrial parks and socio-economic development, the provincial People’s Council recently issued a resolution on the policy of investment in Nhu Nguyet bridge in the province.
The Ministry of Construction and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a cooperation agreement to help Vietnamese cities build climate change resilience.
Vietnam is deeply concerned about the escalating and complex conflict in the Middle East, which poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of civilians, as well as to regional and global peace and stability.
The Vietnamese Embassy advises the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Israel to strictly comply with directions from the Home Front Command and local authorities.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
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.
At the conference (Photo: VNA) 
