Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired the Government’s regular meeting on December 27, during which he shared that Vietnam’s GDP growth rate rose 7.08% in 2018 – the highest ever in the past 11 years.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the meeting. (Photo: NDO/Tran Hai)
The country enjoyed a trade surplus of over US$7 billion, he said,
adding this is also the first time its economic growth rate has doubled that of
inflation.
Moreover, all socio-economic criteria for 2018 surpass the set
targets, which is good news of the nation, he affirmed.
At the meeting, Government members exchanged views on reports
recommending the making of several draft laws, including the revised law on
Vietnamese working abroad, the law on amendments and supplements to several
articles of the law on settlement of administrative violations, the revised
Ordinance on Preferential Policies for Revolution Contributors, and a decree
regulating the inspections and settlement of disciplines in enforcing laws
involved in the settlement of administrative violations.
An overview of the monthly Cabinet meeting in Hanoi on December
27. (Photo: NDO/ Tran Hai)
They also gave ideas to reports on the implementation of the
Government’s Action Programme to carry out the Party Central Committee’s three
resolutions on reforming the growth model and increasing the growth quality,
labour productivity and the economy’s competitiveness; completing the
socialist-oriented market economic institution; and turning the private economy
into a driving force of the socialist-oriented market economy, together with
the National Assembly’s resolution on an economic restructuring plan for
2016-2020.
The meeting also reviewed all preparations for the Government
meeting with localities to be held on December 28 in order to put forward the
Party Central Committee and legislature’s resolutions on socio-economic
development and external relations plans for 2019.
Regarding the report that 152 Vietnamese tourists fled in Taiwan
(China), Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Quang Tung said that
through investigation, the ministry detected a ring bringing Vietnamese people
to go abroad illegally through the tourism form.
The ministry had sent relevant documents to the Ministry of Public
Security for further investigation, while working with the Taipei Economic and
Cultural Office to monitor the number of Vietnamese tourists to Taiwan in the
coming time, especially during the upcoming New Year and Lunar New Year
holidays, Tung stated.
Source: NDO
In the spirit of "Party members go first, the people follow”, all households of Party members in the Doan Ket sub-region in Da Bac town, Da Bac district, voluntarily removed gates and fences, and donated land when the road expansion project passed through their properties. Inspired by their example, 68 households in the sub-region quickly followed suit, contributing over 1,400 sq.m of residential and perennial cropland to widen the main road through the residential area. The exemplary role of Party members in Doan Ket stands as a shining example of studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and lifestyle.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a monthly meeting on May 29 to assess the implementation of socio-economic development tasks in the first six months of 2025, the progress of key projects, and some other important issues.
During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh always expressed his deep affection and special concern for children and youth. He once emphasized: "Caring for and educating children well is the responsibility of the entire Party and the entire people”; "First of all, the family (i.e. grandparents, parents, siblings) must do this job well”. "the Party Committees…, the Children’s Committee, the Youth Union, the education sector, and all related organizations must have specific plans to ensure children grow healthier and more progressive”. His teachings has been remaining valuable and serving as the guiding principles in the work of protecting, caring for, and educating children. In line with this ideology, Hoa Binh Province has continuously been prioritizing and investing resources in the well-being of children in recent years.
Mr. Nguyen Phi Long, the alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee chaired the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to provide opinions on several investment projects within the province. There was the attendance of Ms. Bui Thi Minh, the Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; Mr. Bui Đuc Hinh, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and other members of the Standing Committee; the leaders from other departments, agencies, and some localities.
The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hoa Binh province held a meeting on May 28 to honour outstanding village elders, village heads, and reputable individuals from local ethnic minority and religious communities.
In mid-May, the provincial Museum organised an exhibition named "Duoi la co Dang Cong san Viet Nam quang vinh” (Under the flag of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam). This meaningful activity took place in the joyful atmosphere to celebrate the country's major holidays and the Party congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term, towards the 14th National Party Congress.
