Politburo urges lift in economic development (18-04-2009) HA NOI — The Party’s Politburo has asked authorities in the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh to pursue breakthrough solutions for economic development based on the province’s advantages, including location, transport and market in the region. Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh chaired a working session between the Politburo and the provincial Party Committee’s Execute Board members yesterday to hear its reports on development policies and solutions for the province to 2010 and local development orientation to 2020. The Party leader said that in the past 20 years, the province had made significant progress. It has transformed from a poor locality to a well-off province and has affirmed its position and role as a driving force in the northern key economic area and the Hong (Red) River Delta. According to the Politburo, the province plays an important role in the northern key economic area, is … [Read more...] about Politburo urges lift in economic development
Role agriculture in economic development
City surges ahead in economic growth
City surges ahead in economic growth (10-01-2006) HCM CITY — The biggest city took the lead in economic development in Viet Nam during the 2001-05 period, with an annual average growth of 11 per cent, compared to 10.3 per cent for the previous five year period. The municipal People’s Committee said the salient point in its economic growth during the 2001-05 period was the steady increase it achieved each year, particularly in 2005, when growth hit 12.2 per cent, the highest in seven years. In 2005, HCM City contributed 21 per cent to the country’s GDP, 33 per cent to industrial value, 23 per cent to goods and service sales, and 37 per cent to export value. The city also registered the highest per-capita GDP among cities and provinces nationwide, at US$1,700, 2.7 times higher than the national level. Over the past five years, the municipal economy has been restructured to rely chiefly on the industry and service sectors, which accounted for 48.2 per cent and 50.6 per … [Read more...] about City surges ahead in economic growth
Project launched to strengthen women’s role in economic development
Binh Thuan (VNA) – A project on enhancing opportunities for women’s enterprises (EOWE) has been launched in the four central provinces of Binh Thuan, Ninh Thuan, Quang Binh and Binh Dinh. A ceremony to introduce the EOWE project, jointly organised by the Binh Thuan province and the Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV) in Binh Thuan on September 21, was attended by over 100 representatives from the four targeted provinces. It is part of the Funding Leadership and Opportunities for Women (FLOW) programme funded by the Netherlands Government, which will be carried out in Vietnam and Kenya from 2016 to 2020 at a total investment of 6.6 million EUR. It aims to create a favourable climate for female owners’ enterprises in agricultural fields, thus narrowing the gender gaps. Under the project, around 100,000 people are expected to have better awareness of gender equality; 20,000 women will have higher incomes; and 18 others will receive assistance to run their … [Read more...] about Project launched to strengthen women’s role in economic development
Youth promotes role in economic development
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(VOVworld) – A program to promote the role of young people in collective economic development between 2013 and 2017 was launched Tuesday in Hanoi by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI). Nguyen Dac Vinh, the Union’s First Secretary, and Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh sign the deal for the 2013-2017 period. (Photo: VOV) At a signing ceremony, Nguyen Dac Vinh, the Union’s First Secretary, listed a number of projects conducted by union members with MPI assistance, such as youth joining hands to build new rural areas, youth with traffic culture, a startup village, and bridge construction pilot project. Vinh said these activities have enabled youngsters nationwide to promote their vanguard role and contribute to economic development. He told reporters: "The Youth Union members of localities have gotten closer to the collective economy. They now have the know-how to obtain loans or locate … [Read more...] about Youth promotes role in economic development
PM hails science-technology’s role in economic development
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc addressing the meeting Speaking at a conference held by the Ministry of Science and Technology in Hanoi on January 9 to review scientific and technological activities in 2017, the Government leader praised state management of science and technology at all levels in the year. It is necessary to continue creating breakthroughs in improving the innovation index and consider enterprises as a center of innovation, he said. Attention should be paid to building laws related to science and technology development and policies on using human resources, as well as increasing investment in the sector, he noted. PM Phuc also pointed out shortcomings that must be solved in the coming time in order to promote the application of science and technology in production and business activities, and commercialization of science-technology products. Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh said the sector served as a driving force for the nation’s socio-economic … [Read more...] about PM hails science-technology’s role in economic development