Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - When businesses and people meet difficulties, statemanagement agencies must have a higher sense of responsibility, Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh said while chairing the government’s regular meeting in Hanoion December 1.
Accordingto the government’s report, the socio-economic situation in Novemberand the first 11 months of this year has flourished. The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 3.02% in the 11 months while statebudget collection surpassed the estimate by 16.1% and trade surplus hit 10.6billion USD during the January-November period. Nearly 195,000 enterprises were established and resumed operations, up 33.2% year on year. The inflow of foreign directinvestment hit 19.68 billion USD, up 15.1%, a 11-month record high in thepast five years.
TheInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted Vietnam’s growth at 7% this year, rankingfirst in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Fitch Ratings also maintained Vietnam’s positive outlook atBB and forecast its growth at 7.4%.
Theachievements were attributed to the sound leadership of the Party Central Committee, the Politburo and the Party Central Committee's Secretariat led by General Secretary Nguyen PhuTrong, the drastic directions with key points by the Government, efforts of theentire political system and the business community, and support of internationalfriends, especially people across the country, PM Chinh said.
Amidrapid, complicated and uncertain developments in the world, he called for actionsto ensure openness, transparency, safety and sustainability of securities,property, corporate bond and capital markets.
Aboutkey tasks in the coming time, the PM asked ministries, agencies and localities toremove obstacles faced by firms, expand production and trade, ensure legitimaterights and interests of citizens, businesses and stakeholders in anycircumstance.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) PM Chinh reiterated the consistent goal of maintaining macroeconomic stability,controlling inflation, promoting growth, ensuring major balances of theeconomy; maintaining political stability, social order and safety while promotingexternal relations and global integration, and diversifying markets.
Inaccordance with policies, resolutions and directions of the Party CentralCommittee, the National Assembly and the Government, the monetary policy must be directedactively, flexibly and effectively in combination with the fiscal and othermacro-economic policies, he said.
TheGovernment leader ordered strengthening solidarity, unity and discipline; stepping updecentralisation, actively performing assigned tasks according to functions,tasks and powers.
Ministries, sectors and agencies were tasked with effectively performing their duties and focusing on addressing prolongedproblems and promptly dealing with emerging issues.
Theywere also assigned to thoroughly prepare for the legislature’s upcoming extraordinarymeeting to ensure its progress and quality, as well as build plans to performtasks for next year./.
