Thanh Hoa asked to strive for rapid, sustainable growth
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged the north central province of Thanh Hoa to continuously improve its strength and competitiveness, and strive for rapid and sustainable growth.
Thanh Hoa (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged the north centralprovince of Thanh Hoa to continuously improve its strength and competitiveness,and strive for rapid and sustainable growth.
Attending the province’s 990th anniversaryon May 8, PM Phuc suggested Thanh Hoa should employ its heroic past and richtraditions as the basis of its impetus to grow into a prosperous, modern andcivilised locality.
He said that Thanh Hoa has been the originof several Vietnamese feudal dynasties, as well as the hometown of renownednational heroes who were still revered by Vietnamese people today such as TrieuThi Trinh, Le Hoan and Le Loi.
In modern history, late President Ho ChiMinh called Thanh Hoa the “capital of the revolutionary movement”, whichmanaged to balance both critical missions of building socialism in the northernregion and supplying resources to the battles against the Americans in thesouthern region, contributing significantly to the final victory in April 1975.
He also said 30 years since Doi Moi(renewal), Thanh Hoa has made impressive strides with many large-scale projectstransforming the province either finished or underway.
In the future, the province should focus onthe five pillars of growth – manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, healthcare,and urbanisation – and upgrades of local infrastructure with the Nghi SonEconomic Zone at its heart, Phuc stated.
The Government leader urged the province tospeed up the process of key projects that have major implications tosocio-economic development, including coastal roads, highways, tourism andairway infrastructure.
The province was asked to maintain effortsto step up administrative reform, improve its business and investmentenvironment and increase provincial competitiveness with the aim to enter top15 localities in terms of provincial competitiveness index.
At the ceremony, Secretary of theprovincial Party Committee Trinh Van Chien said that the province is strivingto obtain middle-income status by 2020 to balance its own expenditure-revenue,and then the province can contribute more to the State budget.
Chien also stated Thanh Hoa is expecting toclimb into the group of economically strong provinces by 2030.
Within the framework of his working visitto Thanh Hoa, PM Phuc visited an exhibition themed “Thanh Hoa – Past andPresent” on May 8 morning.-VNA
A bronze drum casting contest using traditional crafting methods was launched in Yen Dinh district on April 29 in celebration of the 990th founding anniversary of the north-central province of Thanh Hoa (1029-2019).
More than 10,000 photos, documents and objects are on display at the “Thanh Hoa - Past and present” exhibition, which was opened on May 5 as one activity to mark the 990th anniversary of the province’s naming.
The central province of Thanh Hoa launched a Humanitarian Month on May 7 with many activities designed to support vulnerable groups on the occasion of the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (May 8).
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended a ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a dairy farm project developed by large dairy producer TH in Nong Cong district, the central province of Thanh Hoa, on May 8.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (Source: VNA) 
