Tokyo (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is set to deliver a speechat the 26th International Conference on The Future of Asia, which opened inTokyo on May 20.
This year’s event, held in the form of video conference, saw the attendance ofother Southeast Asian leaders such as Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech TechoHun Sen, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, Malaysian Prime Minister MuhyiddinYassin, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha, and Singaporean Deputy PrimeMinister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat.
During the two-day conference, the political and economic leaders and scholarsdiscuss how Asia can enter a new era during a time of uncertainty. Besides,panel discussions feature topics on Asia and the new administration in the US, sustainablegrowth and transformation in Asia, and new frontiers for innovation in theCOVID-19 pandemic.
The Future of Asia is an internationalgathering where political, economic and academic leaders from the Asia-Pacificregion offer their opinions frankly and freely on regional issues and the roleof Asia in the world.
The event, held yearly since 1995 by NikkeiInc, was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is considered one of the mostimportant global conferences in Asia.
The 25th conference opened in Tokyo on May 30,2019 with the theme of “Seeking a new global order - Overcoming the chaos.”/.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the 26th International Conference on The Future of Asia to be organized in the form of video conference by Japanese media firm Nikkei Inc on May 20-21.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (Photo: VNA) 
