☕ Afternoon briefing on October 25

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on October 25.
☕ Afternoon briefing on October 25 ảnh 1
Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a briefreview of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on October 25.

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with visitingPresident of the Cambodian Senate Samdech Say Chhum in Hanoi on October 25.

PM Chinh congratulated Cambodia on the success of the recentelection of People’s Councils at the communal and ward levels with the greatvictory of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), as well as comprehensiveachievements that the country has gained, especially in the COVID-19 pandemicfight. Read full story

- Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hungon October 25 presented the draft revised the Law on Electronic Transactions tothe 15th National Assembly (NA) at its ongoing fourth session.

The draft, comprising of eight chapters and 58 articles, hasbeen drawn up in line with the nine policies specified in the governmentalResolution 152. Read full story

- Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste Ta VanThong presented his credentials to José Ramos Horta, President ofTimor Leste, in the capital city of Dili on October24.         

The President wished the ambassador a successful term,and Thong said it was an honour for him to be appointed. Read full story

- Vietnam should invest in the infrastructure system andhuman resources in order to enhance its role in the new global supply chain,Whitney Baird, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economicand Business Affairs at the US Department of State told Thanh Nien (YoungPeople) newspaper.

Baird, who visited Vietnam to attend the Organisation forEconomic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum,said that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the customssector of Vietnam are working together to improve the efficiency and createfavourable conditions for trading activities. The development of theinfrastructure system will support this process, she held. Read full story
☕ Afternoon briefing on October 25 ảnh 2At the opening ceremony (Photo: VNA)

- The 17th General Assembly of the East Asia Inter-RegionalTourism Forum (EATOF 17) themed “Tourism recovery in East Asia in the newnormal era” officially kicked off in Ha Long city of the northern province ofQuang Ninh on October 25.

This is the second time the province has hosted the importantforum, which was cancelled two years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read full story

-  As many as 325 products by 172 enterprises have beenrecognised as Vietnam National Brands 2022, Deputy Minister of Industry andTrade Do Thang Hai told a press conference held in Hanoi on October 25.

Hai, who is also permanent Vice Chairman of the VietnamNational Brand Council, said a ceremony honouring national brands 2022 will belive broadcast on the national VTV1 channel on November 2. Read full story

- The Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2022 was launched onOctober 25, aiming to seek innovation solutions from around the world to helpthe country address major challenges and achieve prosperous and sustainabledevelopment.

The event seeks innovation and digital transformationsolutions to enhance the capacity of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Read full story

- The Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV) on October 24 issuedan annual report reviewing efforts of 62 cities and provinces in handlingwildlife violations reported by the public in 2021, excluding Bac Lieu provincewhich registered no cases.

The report suggests a continued high responsiveness rate of97% for all publicly reported wildlife crimes on a national scale, similar tothe rate recorded in 2020 which was nearly 98%. However, there was a marginaldecrease in terms of the national success rate, especially with regard to thaton cases involving live animals./. Read full story
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Lawmakers vote to pass resolution on supplements to the 2025 socio-economic development plan (Photo: VNA)

Resolution adjusting 2025 socio-economic development plan adopted

Under the resolution, the legislative body decided to adjust some key targets. Accordingly, the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate is set to reach 8% or higher, with the GDP scale this year expected to exceed 500 billion USD. The GDP per capita is projected to surpass 5,000 USD, and the average consumer price index (CPI) growth rate is targeted to be around 4.5 - 5%.

NA deputies vote to adopt the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents (revised) (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly adopts two revised laws

On February 19, the 15th National Assembly adopted the Law on Organisation of Local Governments (revised) and the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents (revised).

A resolution on the investment policy of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway project is approved at the the 15th NA's 9th extraordinary session in Hanoi on February 19. (Photo: VNA)

NA greenlights investment policy of Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong rail project

According to the resolution, the construction of a modern and harmonious railway aims to meet the transport demand between Vietnam and China. The initiative is expected to serve as a catalyst for rapid and sustainable economic development along the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong economic corridor while strengthening national defence and security and promoting the industrialisation and modernisation, contributing to delivering on the targets and missions set at the documents of the 13th National Party Congress and the Party’s resolutions.

An overview of the NA's ninth extraordinary session (Photo: daibieunhandan.vn)

NA deputies to approve several resolutions, laws on February 19

The deputies will pass a resolution addressing issues related to the streamlining of the political system’s organisational apparatus, a resolution on supplementation to the 2025 socio-economic development plan with a growth target of at least 8%, and another on pilot policies to remove barriers in science-technology research and innovation activities.

Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh (L) and Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee at their meeting in Beijing on February 18 (Photo: VNA)

China prioritises Vietnam in its neighborhood diplomacy: official

The International Department of the CPC Central Committee stands ready to work closely with the Vietnamese Embassy to properly implement the common perceptions of the Parties and countries’ leaders, prepare for high-level exchanges and meetings, and fruitfully boost inter-Party cooperation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister hosts Cuban Foreign Minister

In the current complex international context, Vietnam stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba, shares experience with and supports the country in overcoming challenges and promoting its strengths for mutual development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the conference (Photo: VNA)

PM calls on newly appointed cabinet members to build clean, accountable Government

As the highest administrative body, the Government bears a heavy responsibility across all sectors, particularly as Vietnam aims for sustainable double-digit economic growth while ensuring macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, public debt and fiscal deficits, and safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.