Party Central Committee debates int’l economic integration
Members of the Party Central Committee discussed the scheme on effectively implementing global economic integration and maintaining socio-political stability.
Hanoi (VNA)ﷺ – Members of the Party Central Committee discussed the scheme on effectively implementing global economic integration and maintaining socio-political stability in the context of Vietnam’s membership of new-generation free trade agreements.
The discussion took place in the morning of the fifth working day of the 12 th Party Central Committee’s fourth conference on October 13. It was presided over by Politburo member and President Tran Dai Quang.
In the afternoon, the committee’s members listened to two thematic reports on the recent East Sea situation and policies and measures taken by Vietnam; and the fourth industrial revolution: several characteristics, impacts and policy implications for Vietnam.
Politburo member and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired the session.
The conference, which opened on October 9, will last through October 15.-VNA
Party Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong emphasized that issues on the agenda of the fourth plenary meeting of the 12th Party Central Committee are important.
Members of the 12th Party Central Committee scrutinised a proposed scheme on promoting Party reinforcement on October 10, the second day of the committee’s fourth sitting.
Members of the 12th Party Central Committee discussed socio-economic performance in 2016 and socio-economic development plan for 2017 at the committee’s fourth meeting in Hanoi on October 11.
The 12th Party Central Committee debated the project on major guidelines and policies to renew the growth model and improve growth quality, productivity and the competitiveness of the economy.
Cheng stressed that this is third time PM Chinh has attended the meeting and he is among the few senior government officials participating in this year's event, which is considered as a rare and commendable gesture.
The fact that the Vietnamese PM has been invited to attend and speak at this important event for three consecutive years reflects the WEF as well as the international business community's recognition and high regard for Vietnam's position, role, and contributions to global and regional economic growth.
This new era marks a crucial phase in which the country must strive with determination to fulfil its strategic objectives, achieving breakthrough development at new levels of sophistication, quality, and global standing, laying the foundation for further growth. Era after era forms a continuous history of development, ascending steadily from one level to the next.
The resolution on such mechanisms aims to serve as a legal basis for opportunely dealing with difficulties and hindrances caused by legal regulations in important, priority, and urgent areas that require immediate settlement so as to unlock resources, facilitate economic development, and turn legislation into a competitive edge.
PM Pham Minh Chinh instructed chairpersons of the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to strictly follow the Ministry of Finance's guidelines on handling public finances and budgets, with a focus on preventing wastefulness, misconduct, or corruption.
Knapper reaffirmed the US's commitment to supporting a strong, independent, prosperous and resilient Vietnam, while respecting each other’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence and political systems.
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.
At the session (Source: VNA)
