Thrift practice, wastefulness prevention to be done drastically this year: government programme

Vietnam will implement measures concertedly and drastically to promote thrift practice and wastefulness prevention this year, under a recently-issued government master programme.
Thrift practice, wastefulness prevention to be done drastically this year: government programme ảnh 1Vietnam will implement measures concertedly and drastically to promote thrift practice and wastefulness prevention this year. (Photo: baodautu.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam will implementmeasures concertedly and drastically to promote thrift practice andwastefulness prevention this year, under a recently-issued government master programme.

The programme aims to maintain macro-economic stability,ensure major economic balances, and change both mindset and actions ofofficials, public servants, labourers, and people in thrift practice andwastefulness prevention.

The work will focus on realising tasks and solutionsunder the socio-economic recovery and development programme, striving toachieve the targets set by the National Assembly, with the national grossdomestic product (GDP) expected to grow from 6-6.5%, and GDP per capital ataround 4,700 – 4,730 USD.

Financial and budget disciplines will be tightened,and solutions rolled out drastically to avert revenue losses, transferpricing and tax evasion, and control state budget overspending.

Openness, transparency, thrift practice, and wastefulnessprevention must be ensured right from projection making to the allocation, managementand use of the state budget, according to the master programme.

At the same time, Vietnam will accelerate theallocation and disbursement of public investment, and the funding for thesocio-economic recovery and development programme, and national targetprogrammes, while speeding up the implementation of key public, national projects.

The master programme also touches upon reviewing andperfecting documents stipulating the management and use of public assets;reforming and improving the operational efficiency of State businesses; and raisingthe efficiency of State capital at enterprises.

It emphasises that thrift practice and anti-wastefulnessmust be done in all areas in line with the Law on Thrift Practice and WastefulnessPrevention, and other relevant legal documents.

Specifically, in state budget management and use, fiscal- state budget disciplines will be tightened and state budget spending mustmatch the projection approved by the legislature.

Meanwhile, the allocation of investments sourcedfrom the state coffer must follow the Law on Public Investment and resolutionsadopted by the NA and its Standing Committee, and violations and those that intend to hinder the work must be strictlyhandled.

Other tasks include effectively implementing theproject on restructuring state businesses, focusing on groups and corporations;taking specific solutions to push ahead with equitisation and the divestment ofstate capital in enterprises; and stepping up personnel reduction./.
source

See more

An overview of Party General Secretary To Lam's meeting with former members of the Party Central Committee from southern provinces and cities in Ho Chi Minh City on February 9. (Photo: VNA)

Party chief meets with Party Central Committee's former members in southern localities

After listening to the ideas, General Secretary Lam expressed his appreciation for the heartfelt, responsible opinions, describing them as valuable experience, encouragement, and a reflection of deep trust and commitment to the Party, the nation, and the people. He affirmed that these inputs would be seriously studied and incorporated into the leadership and implementation of the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress.

Party General Secretary To Lam visits veteran researcher Nguyen Dinh Tu (in red) on February 9. (Photo: VNA)

Party leader pays pre-Tet visit to researcher Nguyen Dinh Tu

General Secretary To Lam warmly inquired about the health and living conditions of researcher Tu and his family, expressing deep appreciation for the scholar’s valuable contributions to research, documentation and the education of younger generations, which have enriched the spiritual and cultural life of the community.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) To Lam (left), President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) Hun Sen (right), and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Thongloun Sisoulith at the high-level meeting in Phnom Penh (Photo: VNA)

Political consensus underpins Cambodia–Vietnam–Laos long-term cooperation: expert

Commenting on the visit by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, Chheang said the visit underscored the importance Vietnam attaches to relations with Cambodia. As neighbouring countries, Vietnam has consistently prioritised ties with Cambodia and Laos, which share historic bonds and a tradition of solidarity and good neighbourliness.

Ambassador Trinh Duc Hai (third from right) and other delegates attending the 14th National Party Congress (Photo: VNA)

Strategic decisions open new era of nation’s rise: Ambassador

Recalling Party General Secretary To Lam’s assessment at the international press conference on January 23, Ambassador Trinh Duc Hai affirmed that the 14th National Party Congress was a “milestone” in the 96-year history of the Communist Party of Vietnam, embodying a high spirit of solidarity and consensus and reflecting the will, resolve, development aspirations, and cultural depth of the Party and the people in the new development era.

☀️ Morning digest on February 9

☀️ Morning digest on February 9

A national conference disseminating and implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress, the Xuan Que Huong (Homeland Spring) 2026 programme for overseas Vietnamese, and a record number of international arrivals in January are among news highlights last weekend.

State President Luong Cuong delivers New Year greetings to overseas Vietnamese. (Photo: VNA)

OVs urged to help realise vision of peaceful, prosperous Vietnam

On behalf of the State and people nationwide, State President Luong Cuong expressed appreciation for the overseas Vietnamese’s affection and responsibility toward the country, affirming that the “Vietnamese aspiration” is the nation’s spiritual driving force.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam He Wei (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister receives Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam

PM Chinh briefed Ambassador He on the important outcomes of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), particularly its strong resolve, new highlights, major goals, strategic orientations, and breakthrough solutions aimed at turning Vietnam into a socialist-oriented developed country.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang. (Photo: VNA)

Homeland Spring highlights diaspora role in tech transfer and startups

The programme enables OVs to meet Party and State leaders, update themselves on national development orientations and share ideas and proposals in science and technology, innovation, investment, education and promoting Vietnam’s image abroad. It also serves as a platform connecting the diaspora with ministries, sectors and localities to advance cooperation, knowledge transfer and international linkages, Hang told the Vietnam News Agency.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Neak Chandarith, Director of the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy (IISPP) at the Royal University of Phnom Penh grants an interview to the Vietnam News Agency. (Photo: VNA)

Historic visit reinforces political trust between Vietnam and Cambodia: scholar

According to Dr. Neak Chandarith, the outcomes of the 14th Party Congress signal that in a new era of development for Vietnam and the region, the two countries need to further strengthen their traditional friendship and close solidarity under the motto “solidarity, democracy, discipline, progress and development.” The visit, he stressed, reflects a high degree of political trust.