Over the decade from 2006 to 2015, under the Party’s leadership, Vietnam overcame major challenges, moved beyond underdevelopment, and joined the ranks of middle-income developing countries. Political and social stability was maintained, social welfare strengthened, international integration deepened, and Vietnam emerged as an active and responsible member of the international community.
Vietnam should move from a growth model based mainly on expanding capital and labour to one driven by productivity improvements. He said that this requires enhancing the quality of the workforce, particularly engineers, technicians, and managers in industrial sectors.
Semiconductors are no longer the exclusive domain of technological powerhouses; instead, every country is racing to research and produce them to secure their place in the global value chain. For Vietnam, this journey is inextricably linked to the goal of building an independent and self-reliant economy in the context of international integration.
Bringing Vietnam to net-zero emissions by 2050 is not merely a promise but a commitment to action - a political mission of the nation and a responsibility of the entire political system, the business community, and every citizen. Therefore, all ministries, sectors, localities, businesses, and people must focus on fulfilling this mission effectively.
The international commitments and agreements Vietnam has successfully signed in recent years are not only measurable evidence of its diplomatic success but also strategic instruments for expanding relations with countries and international partners, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
PM Pham Minh Chinh emphasised integration serves three key goals: enhancing Vietnam’s stature, capacity, position and credibility on the global stage; strengthening strategic proactiveness in international relations; and improving the material and spiritual well-being of the people.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that international integration is a major issue of strategic significance, not only in Vietnam’s foreign policy but also in the overall national development strategy.
Ha noted that the upcoming congress is also expected to improve institutions and infrastructure for cultural industries, intellectual property and the creative economy sector. These fields are not only drivers of identity-based economic growth but also key tools for strengthening soft power and projecting the national image in an increasingly interconnected world.
Without a robust power grid and reliable supply contracts, electricity-intensive sectors such as electronics, semiconductors and data centres will struggle to develop as expected.
Khanh Hoa province is stepping up comprehensive measures to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, while making thorough preparations for the fifth inspection by the European Commission (EC), with the aim of lifting the “yellow card” warning and promoting sustainable fisheries development.
Assoc. Prof. Le Duc Anh from Tokyo University held that for fast and sustainable development, Vietnam should prioritise science – technology and innovation as the main driver of productivity, focusing on sectors with high spillover effects such as semiconductors, AI, data, new energy and materials, biomedical technology, automation – robotics, and cybersecurity.
State President Luong Cuong emphasised the need for the army to proactively and effectively promote international integration and defence diplomacy to ensure the national interests at the highest while addressing a national political-military conference in Hanoi on December 17.
Lawmakers are expected to listen to a proposal and verification report on the National Assembly’s draft resolution on some specific mechanisms and policies aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of international integration efforts on November 19 morning.
An official has emphasised the need for the Party documents to further underscore the link between integration and the strengthening of internal capacities.
OVs in the US suggested the Party and State update the Politburo’s Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW on OV affairs or issue a new one to provide strategic guidance for mobilising and uniting the overseas community, while strengthening the link between people-to-people diplomacy and national solidarity.
With its extensive network of comprehensive strategic, strategic, and comprehensive partnerships, and its increasingly active role in multilateral forums such as the ASEAN, UN, and APEC, Vietnam has transformed from a “passive participant” into a proactive and constructive member, even a shaper in certain regional and global issues.
Party committees, Party organisations, and all-level state management agencies are urged to focus their leadership and direction on key tasks, including protecting consumer rights on cyberspace; clarifying inter-sectoral responsibilities in goods control; analysing and assessing consumption trends in the digital era; and effectively combating the production and trade of counterfeit goods and imitations.
Vietnam’s election as a Vice President enables the country to make more substantive contributions to UNESCO’s policy-making, coordination, and implementation of initiatives across education, culture, natural and social sciences, and information and communications.
From the earliest days of resistance, Vietnam upheld the banners of peace and national independence while gradually joining the flow of world revolution. By rallying international solidarity, the country combined national strength with the strength of the times to achieve liberation and national reunification.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently issued a decision, giving a go-head for a project to upgrade the stock market. The moves aims at transforming the market into an important channel for medium- and long-term capital mobilisation, completion of a market mechanism with state management, and deeper international integration.