Thua Thien-Hue marks 30th anniversary of province’s re-establishment
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue celebrated the 30th anniversary of the province’s re-establishment at a ceremony on August 17 with the presence of Politburo member and Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
Politburo member and Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (C) presents the first-class Independence Order of the President to the Thua Thien-Hue provincial Party Committee, authorities and people (Photo: VNA)
ThuaThien-Hue (VNA) – The central province of Thua Thien-Hue celebratedthe 30th anniversary of the province’s re-establishment at aceremony on August 17 with the presence of Politburo member and Chairwoman ofthe National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
In hisspeech at the ceremony, Le Truong Luu, member of the Party Central Committee,Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the provincialPeople’s Council, recalled that the fifth session of the eighth NationalAssembly on June 30, 1989, approved a resolution on splitting Binh Tri Thieninto three provinces: Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Thua Thien-Hue.
There-establishment of Thua Thien-Hue opened up a new period in the province’s historyof building and development, he said.
Since then, thelocal economy has developed towards green and sustainable growth and undergonerestructuring based on the local potentials and advantages in culture,heritage, education, health and tourism. The service sector now made up 55.7percent of the total gross regional domestic product (GRDP). Tourism thrived togradually become a spearhead of the economy.
The provinceposted an average economic growth 7.2 percent per year in the 1989-2018 period,which resulted in the economy’s size expanded seven times. Meanwhile, GDP percapita in 2018 increased by 81.6 times compared to 1990.
Last year,the province channeled into the State budget 7.8 trillion VND (336.6 millionUSD).
ChairwomanNgan praised the achievements that Thua Thien-Hue has gained over the past 30years.
On behalf ofthe Party, State, and Politburo, the top legislator presented the first-classIndependence Order of the President to the Thua Thien-Hue provincial PartyCommittee, authorities and people in recognition of their significantcontributions to the cause of national building and defence.
On theoccasion, several outstanding individuals and units in the province werehonoured with the Government’s emulation flags.-VNA
Blessed with over 128km of coastline and the largest lagoon system in Southeast Asia, covering up to 22,000 hectares, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue is making the most of its natural strengths to develop sea-based tourism.
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue will continue accelerating administrative reform to facilitate investment, while strengthening support to investors, especially in human resources training.
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue on August 8 and 9 received many projects funded by foreign organisations to support disadvantaged people and poor student in the locality.
Thua Thien-Hue province’s export revenue of wood and wooden products in the first half surged 40 percent year-on-year to nearly 60 million USD, according to the local Department of Industry and Trade.
The central province of Thua Thien – Hue will hold a monthly night fair at Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge from 7pm on August 16, or the 16th day of the seventh lunar month.
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.
Politburo member and Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (C) presents the first-class Independence Order of the President to the Thua Thien-Hue provincial Party Committee, authorities and people (Photo: VNA) 
