Contest on protecting Party's ideological foundation 2023 launched
The 2023 contest on protecting the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s ideological foundation was launched among the members of the Party Organisation of the Central Agencies’ Bloc on March 15.
Members of the organisation board at the launching ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 2023 contest onprotecting the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s ideological foundation waslaunched among the members of the Party Organisation of the Central Agencies’ Bloc onMarch 15.
This is the third edition of the contest,which is jointly organised by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, theCommunist Review, the Nhan dan (People) Newspaper, the Vietnam News Agency, theVietnam Television, and the radio Voice of Vietnam.
The contest aims to continue affirming thesignificance of protecting the Party’s ideological foundation, refutingwrongful and hostile views in the new situation, while enhancing the awarenessand responsibility of Party Committees, organisations, members as well asofficials and people in the work.
Secretary of the Party Committee of the Central Agencies’ Bloc Nguyen Van The addresses the launching ceremony of the contest. (Photo: VNA)
Secretary of the Party Committee of the bloc Nguyen Van The said this is the second years the contest has been launched among membersof the Party Organisation of the Central Agencies’ Bloc.
Last year, the contest received 1,108 entries. The organisation board honoured32 works in magazine and newspaper categories, while presenting certificatesof merit to 15 Party Organisations with outstanding performance in joining thecontest.
This year, the contest will have three categories – magazine (print ore-magazine), newspaper (print or e-paper), and radio/television/video clips.
Each author and group of authors can submit up to two works in the magazine and newspaper categories and up to threeworks in the radio/television/video clips category, with contents focusing on majorissues in the protection of the ideological foundation of the Party and therefutal of wrongful and hostile views of points; values of Marxism-Leninismand Ho Chi Minh thoughts; Vietnam's current development model; the Party'stheories on Party building and rectification and fighting against corruptionand other negative phenomena; and the core and new contents of the document of the13th National Party Congress and the Resolutions of the 13th Central Committee’ssessions.
Entries can be submitted to theorganisation board until June 30, 2023, in Vietnamese or foreign languages.
The awarding ceremony is slated for mid-September.Each category will have one first, two second, three third and 10 consolidationprizes. Collective awards will also be presented to 15 outstanding PartyOrganisations under the Party Organisation of the Central Agencies’ Bloc./.
Experts and scholars gathered at a conference in Hanoi on March 6 to highlight the theoretical and practical values of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s book on the fight against corruption and other negative phenomena, which was published in February.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong attended a ceremony held in Hanoi on March 6 to mark 75 years since the people’s public security force began to study and implement the six teachings for the force given by President Ho Chi Minh.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on March 9 stressed the need to pay attention to both preventing and fighting negative phenomena in the law-making work.
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.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Members of the organisation board at the launching ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
Secretary of the Party Committee of the Central Agencies’ Bloc Nguyen Van The addresses the launching ceremony of the contest. (Photo: VNA) 
