Preparations for ninth VFF national congress discussed
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee’s Presidium convened its 15th conference in Vung Tau city, of the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on January 7, covering preparations for the upcoming ninth national congress of the VFF for the 2019-2024 period.
Ba Ria-Vung Tau (VNA) – The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF)Central Committee’s Presidium convened its 15th conference in Vung Tau city, ofthe southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau on January 7, covering preparations forthe upcoming ninth national congress of the VFF for the 2019-2024 period.
The delegates shared their viewpoints on the position and role of the VFF, anddiscussed ways to consolidate and improve the quality of front office staff,especially those holding key posts, said President of the VFF Central CommitteeTran Thanh Man.
They pointed out limitations and weaknesses of the front work in 2018 as wellas their root causes, setting forth solutions for 2019 and looking into theaction programme for the 2019-2024 term.
The Presidium also casted votes of confidence on members of the Standing Boardof the VFF Central Committee in the 2014-2019 tenure.
The conference outlined six major tasks for the Presidium in 2019, focusing onorganising all level congresses of the VFF and the national congress, improvingthe efficiency of the communication work, and promoting the spirit ofinnovation and public self-management.
Over the past year, all levels of the VFF and its member organisations have revampedtheir operations and actively implemented coordination programmes.
The VFF’s chapters also helped build and repair nearly 18,000 houses throughoutthe year, joining hands with donors, agencies, and businesses to present nearly2.8 million sets of gifts worth more than 1.15 trillion VND (49.45 million USD)to poor households. –VNA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
At the conference (Source: vtv.vn) 
