PM asks central localities to promote regional connectivity
Localities in the central region need to pay special attention to enhancing regional connectivity in their development policies, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc requested at a meeting of the Council for the Central Key Economic Region in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on February 15.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (standing) speaks at the meeting of Council for the Central Key Economic Region (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – Localitiesin the central region need to pay special attention to enhancing regionalconnectivity in their development policies, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phucrequested at a meeting of the Council for the Central Key Economic Region inthe central province of Thua Thien-Hue on February 15.
He ordered provinces in the council, namely ThuaThien-Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh, to focus on the fieldof marine tourism by building coastal roads and linking tourist ports.
The PM also suggested upgrading airports toattract more international tourists.
Stressing the importance of perfecting theinstitutional system, the Government leader asked the council to study newmechanisms to address shortcomings in management and take appropriate measuresto facilitate socio-economic development.
He urged central localities to double efforts to make more considerablecontributions to the country’s tourism development.
The PM recommended improving the operationalefficiency of processing and manufacturing industrial parks and promoting theapplication of the fourth industrial revolution and automation in production.
He demanded central localities to make betteruse of land and human resources in socio-economic development, stressing thatthe State only supports the construction of importation infrastructure such asairports and ports.
Established 22 years ago, the Council for theCentral Key Economic Region covers over 27,800 square kilometers with apopulation of 6.5 million, making up 8.45 percent and over 7.0 percent of thenation’s total area and population.
The region has favourbale conditions to set upeconomic and trade corridors connecting the north and the south and serves as agateway to the sea of the East-West economic corridor linking Myanmar, Laos andCambodia with international navigation routes through the East Sea and thePacific.
To date, the region has formed seven major urbanchains, namely Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, Tam Ky, Van Tuong, Quang Ngai and Quy Nhonwith tourism and trade services centers.-VNA
Localities in central Vietnam have seen an increasing number of domestic and international tourists in the past two years, particularly over national holidays, thanks to a range of promotional activities and stronger provincial tourism links.
Measures to promote connection between the northern and southern part of the central region for stronger tourism development of the region were discussed at a workshop in Nghe An on Feb. 20.
The Complex of Hue Monuments in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue welcomed 158,000 visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from February 2-10, including over 50,000 foreigners, up 14.8 percent annually.
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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (standing) speaks at the meeting of Council for the Central Key Economic Region (Photo: VNA)
