The statement was made by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc while attending a conference in Hanoi on January 9 to review the science and technology sector’s performance in 2017 and devise tasks for 2018. The event also saw the presence of Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam. Speaking at the conference, PM Phuc appreciated the achievements made by the sector in the past year, significantly contributing to the country’s development. He also pointed out the shortcomings that need to be remedied in the time ahead, such as the slow development of the science and technology market in Vietnam and the limitation of the application of scientific and technological results in production and business activities. He urged the MoST to pay great attention to enhancing innovation, breakthroughs, adaptation and sustainability in its strategy, closely following the Government’s action plan. The Government leader emphasised four issues that the science and technology sector should improve: its contribution to economic growth model transformation, particularly the low-productivity models in agriculture; further promotion of creative innovation and starts-up; support for enterprises to apply technology; and the improvement of productivity, quality of labour forces and the efficiency of production and business. He noted that the sector needs to create three breakthroughs in institutions and policies; investment methods and ordering mechanisms for science and technology; and investment for applied research and directions for application. On the occasion, PM Phuc presented the Independence Orders, first and third classes, to former Ministers of Science and Technology Hoang Van Phong (2002-2011 period)… [Read full story]
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on Oct.20 spoke highly of the assistance given to Vietnam by the Republic ofKorea (RoK) and urged the country to provide capital for infrastructureprojects in Vietnam. While receiving Kim Dong-soo, President of RoK's Economic DevelopmentCooperation Fund (EDCF) and CEO of the Export-Import Bank of Korea(Korea Eximbank), PM Dung said that both bodies of the RoK are playingan important role in boosting cooperation between the two countries. The PM called on the RoK to early consider providing loans for thedevelopment of infrastructure in Vietnam, including highway routes fromHanoi to Hai Phong province and to Ho Chi…... [read more]
However, both sides have yet to give their specific plans for the sitting. CNRP spokesperson Yem Ponharith said working groups of the two partieswill meet soon to discuss existing issues before their leaders meet.He stressed that only when controversial issues aresettled will the CNRP join the National Assembly following the call ofPM Hun Sen. Earlier, during a meeting with Surya P.Subedi, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situationin Cambodia on January 15, the Cambodian PM called on the CNRP toend its boycott of parliament, saying that the door is still open fortalks with the opposition to resolve the…... [read more]
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung revisited the themes of macroeconomic stability and sustainable development yesterday as he urged a concerted effort to reach future growth targets.In a first quarter review meeting with various departments, agencies and businesses, he also stressed the importance of maintaining trade balance and keeping inflation for the year to under 4 per cent.The Deputy PM emphasised the need for increased productivity and efficiency in the oil and gas industry and greater support for the textile and footwear industry, given its high localisation rate and potential for employment generation as well as greater market penetration.The domestic…... [read more]
In an instruction signed on October 31, the PM stressed that the consumer price index (CPI) continued to rise significantly in October, and without bold measures, it would be difficult to keep the CPI at a level lower than the economic growth until the end of the year. The PM called for effective measures to prevent and reduce traffic jams and accidents. He urged the financial and banking sector to stabilise the domestic currency against foreign currencies and issue Government bonds in 2007-08 to mobilise capital for State projects as well as the national economy. ... [read more]
Summing up discussions at avideo conference between the Government and local administrations, thePM required that all ministries, sectors and localities continue tofocus their attention on removing obstacles and creating favourableconditions for production and trade and accelerating economicrestructuring. “Economic growth is thecenterpiece of our policy. The Government’s objective is to supportbusinesses and resolve issues that are hindering growth. This resolutionmust be reflected in practical changes,” he said. At the same time, the PM called for tighter control on the StateBudget to ensure effective public investment and prevention of waste.“Regarding public investment, we all know thereis wasteful spending in many areas, and…... [read more]
