NA Deputy Nguyễn Thị Lan from Hà Nội debates exclusive policies for the development of four provinces and cities during the second plenary session of the 15th National Assembly on Wednesday. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI – The majority of National Assembly deputies agreed to issue resolutions on exclusive policies and mechanisms for the development of Hải Phòng City, and Nghệ An, Thanh Hóa and Thừa Thiên-Huế provinces on Wednesday. At an online conference during the second session of the 15th National Assembly, most NA deputies agreed that six groups of policies for Hải Phòng City, Nghệ An and Thừa Thiên Huế and eight groups of policies for Thanh Hóa Province in the resolution would be an opportunity for these localities to make breakthroughs and promote their own potential and advantages. Explaining the reason for selecting the two central provinces of Thanh Hóa and Nghệ An, the NA deputies said Thanh Hóa connected three regions of the Red River Delta, the northwest, and the …
Vietnam shows excellent progress in ensuring socio-economic rights
A view of the international consultation workshop on the draft voluntary mid-term report on the implementation of UPR third cycle recommendations (Photo: VNA) Diana Torres, Assistant Resident Representative & Head of Governance and Participation Unit at UNDP Vietnam, made the commendations during an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the sidelines of an international consultation workshop on the report in Hanoi on October 22. She said Vietnam and many other countries have been heavily affected by Covid-19, expressing her hope that with the measures taken by the government to contain the pandemic and alleviate its socio-economic impacts, more progress would be made in the time ahead. Citing the report, she said Vietnam has recorded inclusive results, even compared with other regional countries, in social protection, health insurance, poverty reduction and gender quality. A view of the workshop (Photo: VNA) Stephen Taylor, head of the Internal …
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Project on marine aquaculture development till 2030 approved
Fish cage farming at sea. Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) The overall goal of the project is developing a synchronous, safe, effective, sustainable and eco-friendly marine aquaculture, producing branded products to meet domestic and foreign demand, generating jobs and improving income of residential community in coastal areas, contributing to protecting the security of the country’s seas and islands. By 2025, the project targets having 280,000ha for aquaculture, achieving an output of 850,000 tonnes and export revenue of US$800 million – $1 billion. By 2045, sea farming will become an important part of the fishery sector with modern management, contributing to over 25 percent of the total output and earning more than $4 billion in export turnover. To such end, a synchronous infrastructure will be developed to serve the industry. Specifically, a fleet of logistics vessels and offshore marine farming areas will be set up in key provinces. As for inshore sea farming, priority …
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Vietnam pledges more contributions to ASEAN – Japan relations
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the virtual 24th ASEAN - Japan Summit on October 27. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam will continue making positive contributions to developing ASEAN - Japan relations in a more effective and practical manner, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told the 24th ASEAN - Japan Summit held via videoconference on October 27. PM Chinh held that the two sides should coordinate closely with each other in restoring and stabilising supply chains disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, create favourable conditions and provide maximum support for Japanese enterprises and investors to maintain stable production and business in the region and Vietnam. The PM proposed Japan help ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, to develop strategic infrastructure, boost even and inclusive development, fuel green growth, conduct digital transformation, develop a digital economy, and aid businesses’ recovery in the post-pandemic period. He underlined the significance …
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NA deputies call for special mechanism for key economic regions
As the economy has been battered by the pandemic, it is essential for Vietnam to find new driving forces for growth. For Vietnam to create new breakthroughs in development, the country not only needs special mechanisms for each locality, but also for a whole economic region. Overview of the NA session. Source: quochoi.vn National Assembly (NA) Deputy Pham Trong Nhan from Binh Duong Province gave his remarks at a session of the NA today [October 27], discussing a draft resolution on special mechanisms for the development of four cities and provinces including Haiphong, Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, and Hue. The proposed mechanisms by the Government would include new policies on the number of outstanding loans; higher budget allocated from the central government; recurrent expenditure limit; land and forest management; planning; state revenue collection from housing and land; and payment for public servants. According to Nhan, once the resolution is approved, Vietnam …
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National strategic dialogue between VN and WEF to take place on October 29
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and World Economic Forum Founder and Chairman Klaus Schwab will co-chair the national strategic dialogue between Vietnam and WEF on Friday. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. The event with the theme "Enhancing public-private partnership: Key motivation for comprehensive recovery and inclusive, sustainable development and innovation" will take place in the form of a videoconference. This is the first time that a national strategic dialogue will take place between Viet Nam and WEF. The discussion is important in the context of moving towards living safely with COVID-19 safely and promoting economic recovery. This is also an opportunity for investors to directly discuss with the Prime Minister the Government's economic goals for the term 2021-2026, and a chance to expand business in Viet Nam. Investors will offer suggestions about how to promote and take advantage of investment and technology, innovation and digital …
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Brunei welcomes ASEAN’s progress in COVID-19 fight, economic recovery
The 38th ASEAN Summit. (Photo: asean.org) Hanoi (VNA) - Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN ) in 2021, on October 26 welcomed the bloc's progress in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery. Speaking at the 38th ASEAN Summit, the Brunei Sultan emphasised that ASEAN has made strides in building the ASEAN Community and coping with the ongoing pandemic. Concerted efforts by the organisation play a significant role in the region’s future in the current fast changing world, he said. ASEAN has continued to create optimal conditions for young people to become more dynamic and resilient via knowledge and skill development, he said, adding that ASEAN has set up a scholarship programme for ASEAN youths, to which Brunei will contribute funds for the next 10 years. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei (Photo: VNA) The Sultan highly valued ASEAN’s efforts in protecting vulnerable groups through the …
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Coastguard helps fishermen in developing and protecting the sea
Border guards patrol Thọ Quang fishing port in Đà Nẵng City. — VNA/VNS Photo ĐÀ NẴNG — Returning home from a long trip at sea, Đinh Văn Lợi, a shipowner, and his seven crew members from Sơn Trà District, Đà Nẵng, were immediately instructed to make medical declarations, fill in logs for their journey and take COVID-19 tests. This is now the daily routine for guards at Sơn Trà border point since the COVID-19 pandemic appeared in Việt Nam. They are working hard to ensure the safety of the city’s ports and prevent COVID-19 from spreading. As one of the busiest seaports in the central region, Thọ Quang port has always faced a high risk of SARS-CoV-2 spreading from ships returning from other provinces. Lợi said inspections have been strengthened at Thọ Quang fishing port. All fishermen must comply with regulations on pandemic prevention and control. Fishermen also feel safer thanks to the regular checks, visits and reminders of the border guards, …
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Former vice president honoured with 75-year Party membership badge
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and Nguyen Thi Binh, former member of the Party Central Committee and former Vice President, at the event (Photo: VNA) Presenting the honour to Binh on behalf of the Party and State, Politburo member and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc recalled the former official’s important contributions. President Phuc stated the insignia is also the recognition of the Party, State and people's appreciation for her contributions to the nation’s past struggle for national liberation, as well as the national construction and defence cause at present. Binh’s studying and training process and her revolutionary career is a shining example for the younger generation of Party members to study and follow, he noted. Emphasised her honour for such conferment, Binh said throughout her life and revolutionary career, she always tried to complete all the tasks assigned by the Party. Born in 1927, Binh was admitted to the Communist Party of Indochina (now the CPV) in 1947. …
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International partnerships done right
The La Gan offshore wind project will contribute local jobs, billions of dollars into the Vietnamese economy, and many more benefits over its lifetime Offshore wind energy is at the heart of the Climate Action Plan’s ambition to cut CO2 emissions in the electricity sector by two-thirds and increase the renewable energy share of electricity demand to 70 per cent by 2030, from its current 35 per cent. With a massive estimated potential of 160GW offshore wind power within the distance to shore from 5-100km, Vietnam has favourable conditions to create an offshore wind industry. A long coastline, ample wind resources, and stable politics are the key parameters to creating a green and forward-looking industry that can supply huge amounts of green electricity at attractive prices while creating new jobs and attracting investments. Studies carried out by the Danish Energy Agency and the World Bank also recommend that 10GW offshore wind power could be in operation in Vietnam by 2030. …
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