The Theoretical Council of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, the 2016-2021 tenure, convened its seventh meeting in Hanoi on August 10.
Nguyen Xuan Thang, Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and Chairman of the Theoretical Council, speaks at the meeting on August 10 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Theoretical Councilof the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee, the 2016-2021 tenure,convened its seventh meeting in Hanoi on August 10.
The session focused its discussion on a draftadvisory report on the theoretical and practical issues of the Vietnam seastrategy.
Participants also gave feedback on a draftreport on the council’s performance in the first six months of 2018 and workingplans for the remainder of the year.
Nguyen Xuan Thang, Secretary of the CPV CentralCommittee and Chairman of the council, said the report highlighted thecouncil’s achievements and shortcomings in January-June.
It also defines nine tasks and four solutions toimprove the council’s performance in the second half of the year, he added.
The official suggested collecting opinionsraised at the event to complete and improve the quality of the reports forsubmission to the upcoming eighth meeting of the 12th CPV CentralCommittee.-VNA
Senior Vietnamese and Chinese officials have stressed the need to further enhance cooperation in theoretical issues between the Communist Parties of the two countries in the coming time.
The second theoretical workshop between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the French Communist Party (PCF) is being held in Hanoi on October 28-29.
Renovating the growth model and raising productivity are the key tasks to develop Vietnam’s economy, said Vu Tien Loc, chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
The Theoretical Council of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee in the 2016-2021 tenure convened the fifth meeting in Hanoi on March 3, focusing on the building of a contingent of cadres with adequate virtues and capabilities.
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Interim Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), and Borge Brende, WEF President and CEO, commended Vietnam’s flexible and effective economic governance and its strong economic performance.
The two PMs agreed on measures to strengthen bilateral relations in the future, especially the prompt signing of an action plan for implementing the countries' comprehensive strategic partnership, and the launch of upgraded VSIPs to include hi-tech parks, urban areas, and commercial zones.
PM Chinh requested ERIA to maintain close coordination with Vietnamese agencies and research institutes to promote policy research and consultations, and help the country increase productivity, quality, and competitiveness of the economy, especially in digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy, to contribute to achieving the rapid, sustainable development and double-digit economic growth goals it has set out for the coming decades.
The new Quang Tri province will include 78 commune-level units and features key assets such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a long coastline, historical landmarks, three international border gates, deep-water ports, a modern transport network, and two airports.
The rehearsal took place at the National Military Training Centre No. 4, the Vietnam National University - Hanoi, and the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, involving more than 7,400 officers and soldiers.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa on June 25 on the sidelines of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin city, China, during which he affirmed Vietnam attaches great importance to its multifaceted cooperation with Ecuador and proposes continued dialogue, negotiation, and signing of cooperation agreements in trade, investment, finance, and agriculture.
A working visit to Toulouse by Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang from June 23–25 has laid important groundwork for expanding multi-sector cooperation between Vietnam and the Occitanie region.
Prof. Dr. Georgy Toloraia, Executive Director of the National Committee for BRICS Research and Director of the Centre for Russian Strategy in Asia at the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, expressed his confidence that Vietnam will become a substantial and influential partner of BRICS.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed enhancing economic and trade cooperation, including the development of railway connectivity between Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan, which will also strengthen links with Central Asian nations.
The new law abolishes the death penalty for eight criminal offenses: the crime aimed at overthrowing the people’s government; the crime of sabotaging state infrastructure and technical facilities; the crime of producing and trading counterfeit medicines for treatment and prevention; the crime of destroying peace and causing aggressive war; the crime of espionage; that of illegally transporting narcotics; embezzlement; and bribe taking.
Vietnam will continue to coordinate closely with and make positive contributions to the initiatives and collective work of the Group of 77 (G77) developing nations, said Ambassador Do Hung Viet, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the UN.
Speaking at the session, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the urgency of the amended railway law, noting the country is currently implementing many railway development projects such as the North–South high-speed railway, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi urban rail systems, and the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong line.
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed a decision establishing a Vietnamese sub-committee under the Joint Committee on Economic, Trade, and Investment Cooperation between the Vietnamese and Spanish Governments.
Young lawmakers must be remain true to revolutionary ideals, loyal to the Party, nation, and people, and to resist the temptations of personal gain or power. They must dare to think, dare to act, dare to innovate, and dare to take responsibility.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on June 24 afternoon approved in principle an ordinance amending and supplementing several provisions of six ordinances relating to the jurisdiction of the People’s Courts and relevant agencies.
Nguyen Xuan Thang, Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and Chairman of the Theoretical Council, speaks at the meeting on August 10 (Photo: VNA) 
