Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs first regular Government meeting

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 5 presided over the Government’s April meeting, which was the first meeting of the Cabinet after it completed the personnel work last month.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs first regular Government meeting ảnh 1PM Pham Minh Chinh chairs the first regular government meeting (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh onMay 5 presided over the Government’s April meeting, which was the first meetingof the Cabinet after it completed the personnel work last month.

During the meeting, Government members mulled over theCOVID-19 fight and preparations for the upcoming elections of deputies to the15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure.

They also looked into the Government’s draft action programmeon the implementation of the Resolution adopted at the 13th NationalParty Congress, and the socio-economic situation in April and the first fourmonths of this year, among others.

In his remarks, PM Chinh highlighted significant achievementsin the macro-economy, export and investment attraction, notably inflation control,which are regarded as the best since 2016.

The government leader, however, pointed out difficulties andchallenges such as the complex developments of the COVID-19 pandemic and its socio-economicimpacts, plus “land fever” and issues regarding the stock market.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs first regular Government meeting ảnh 2PM Pham Minh Chinh (standing) speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Thanks to the timely instructions of the Government,ministers and the State Bank of Vietnam, the situation has got stable, he said,stressing the importance of monetary and banking policies to the macro economy.

The PM also talked about poor-performing projects, law-relatedissues, the slow disbursement of public investment capital, especially foreigninvestment, and illegal exit-entry activities.

To complete the dual goals of socio-economicdevelopment and pandemic combat, PM Chinh asked ministries and agencies to reviewand perfect mechanisms and policies, saying priorities should be given to resourcesin service of national development.

He ordered more flexible monetary and fiscal policiesto spur growth, stabilise the macro economy, curb inflation, and ensure majoreconomic balances, and urged greater efforts to remove obstacles in production and business, andcreating a favourable, equal business environment.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs first regular Government meeting ảnh 3Representatives of governmental agencies attend the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Greater efforts are also needed to study and implementtransport projects in the Mekong Delta, the Central Highlands and key economic regions,the leader said.

Regarding the pandemic fight, PM Chinh requested agenciesto stay alert, creative and flexible in the work, saying information must beobjective to encourage people to actively engage in the combat and overcome pandemicconsequences.

He called on Vietnamese people both at home and abroad to voluntarilyobserve COVID-19 prevention and control regulations.  

The PM also highlighted preparations for the upcomingelections of deputies to the 15th legislature and all-level People’sCouncils, as well as the national high school graduation exam./.
VNA

See more

At the meeting between Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and representatives of the US defence and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin in May 20 in Washington DC. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam boosts strategic cooperation with leading US corporations

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien asked the US corporate leaders to convey Vietnam's message to the administration of President Donald Trump: the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership is creating momentum for US businesses to thrive in Vietnam. Strengthening long-term cooperation will yield strategic benefits, help balance trade relations fairly and sustainably, and Vietnam should be treated as a priority trading partner.

The Vietnamese delegation visits Russia' booth (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam joins LIMA 2025 exhibition in Malaysia

Vietnam’s participation in the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025 in Malaysia highlights its commitment to developing a modern, self-reliant, and dual-use defence industry.

A scene from the National Assembly's ongoing 9th session (Photo: VNA)

National Assembly to vote on nationwide election date at 9th sitting

The morning session will begin with presentations of proposals and verification reports on the draft law amending and supplementing several provisions of the law on the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the trade union law, the youth law, and the law on grassroots democracy implementation.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu holds a working sessions with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport Hang Chuon Naron. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Cambodia boost education, youth cooperation

Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Nguyen Minh Vu held working sessions with officials from the Cambodian ministries of Education, Youth and Sport, and Civil Service on May 19 and 20 to promote education and youth cooperation between the two nations.

☕ Afternoon briefing on May 20

☕ Afternoon briefing on May 20

Party General Secretary To Lam's reception for Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre Lazare Eloundou Assomo, the Government's issuance of an action plan to implement the Politburo’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on developing the private sector, and the second round of negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement between Vietnam and the US are among news highlights on May 20.

The Cao Bang delegation attends the teleconference with the People’s Government of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo: VNA)

Cao Bang province enhances relationship with China’s Guangxi

The two sides should accelerate the construction of a "smart border gate" model to facilitate and improve the efficiency of customs clearance; promote technology transfer to apply smart and high technologies in growing fruit trees; promote and introduce specialty products, OCOP (one commune one product) products, and typical industrial products.