Deputy Prime Ministers Tran Hong Ha and Ho Duc Phoc, ministers, head of ministerial-level and governmental agencies, representatives from the Party Central Committee’s agencies and the National Assembly, and leaders from several corporations.

PM Pham Minh Chinh chairs Government's monthly meeting.

In his opening remarks, PM Chinh asked participants to assess the socio-economic development results in January while analysing how the regional and global developments, particularly global trade and trade conflicts, affect the supply chain and export markets.

He emphasised the need for market diversification, highlighting potential opportunities in the Middle East and Mercosur trading bloc.

Stressing that all ministries and localities must achieve a minimum growth rate of 8% to lay the groundwork for double-digit growth in the coming years, PM Chinh requested the Government members to propose measures to stabilise the macroeconomy, curb inflation, promote growth, revitalise both traditional and emerging growth drivers.

He said that key Party and State leaders had approved several landmark projects at their February 4 meeting, including the development of nuclear power plants, the construction of the North-South high-speed railway and several standard-gauge railroads, and the settlement of ongoing issues with Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) projects.

He asked the Deputy Prime Ministers and ministers complete relevant documents, mechanisms and policies to submit to the parliament at the upcoming session.

The government leader also laid stress on the significance of continuing to implement Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW, issued in 2017, which seeks to streamline the political system for greater efficiency.

According to the PM, it is necessary to complete mechanisms and remove bottlenecks for development, finalise the construction of 3,000 kilometres of expressways and airport projects by the end of 2025.

Additionally, social initiatives feature prominently in the agenda, with plans to expand social housing and do away with temporary and dilapidated houses across the country.

Furthermore, he asked competent agencies to well prepare for major events in 2025, including the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, the 80th anniversary of National Day, and Party congresses at all levels leading up to the 14th National Party Congress.

Bac Giang makes every effort to firmly enter new development era

BAC GIANG – Bac Giang province had a challenging yet successful year in 2024, achieving admirable results. These accomplishments have strengthened trust and aspirations, motivating the entire Party organization of the province to strive to fulfill the goals and tasks for 2025 and the entire term, laying a solid foundation for a new development phase toward a prosperous and civilized Bac Giang.

PM addresses seminar on global trade, development in smart era in Davos

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered a keynote speech at the seminar on the future of global trade and development in the smart era, in Davos on January 21 afternoon (local time).

Vietnam, Japan sign grant aid project for human resource development scholarship

Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki and Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Van Phuc have signed a grant aid agreement for the human resource development scholarship programme with a maximum funding of 722 million JPY (4.62 million USD).

Working together towards sustainable development

Geographical distance cannot prevent steady and effective progress in relations between Vietnam and European countries.

Samsung Vietnam hailed for contributions to Vietnam's development

Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and Chairman of the Central Theory Council Nguyen Xuan Thang hosted a reception in Hanoi on January 16 for Choi Joo Ho, General Director of Samsung Vietnam as the latter concludes his working tenure in Vietnam.