Hanoi told to keep cultural identity to boost development
Hanoi needs to pay due attention to maintaining its cultural identity which is the spiritual support to the capital city’s development, said General Secretary of the CPV Nguyen Phu Trong.
CPV General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the working session between the Politburo and the Hanoi Party Committee’s Standing Board on October 20 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi needs to pay dueattention to maintaining its cultural identity which is the spiritual supportto the capital city’s development, said General Secretary of the CommunistParty of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong.
The CPV leader made the request during a workingsession between the Politburo and the Hanoi Party Committee’s Standing Board onOctober 20 to review the five year-implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution11-NQ/TW on development directions and tasks for the capital between 2011 and2020.
According to the municipal Party Committee,Hanoi has recorded an average gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growthrate of 7.57 percent each year while per capita GRDP is estimated at 79.4million VND (3,500 USD), up 1.7 times from 2011.
Services now make up 67.09 percent of the localeconomy, followed by industry-construction 29.69 percent and agriculture 3.22percent. With the considerable improvement of its investment climate, Hanoiranked 14th among the 63 provinces and cities nationwide in the 2016 provincialcompetitiveness index, jumping 37 places from 2012.
The city has reaped many achievements in termsof culture, education, health care and sports. It has also ensured absolutesafety for Party and State agencies, external activities of the nation andmajor political events, the municipal Party Committee said.
Speaking at the session, General Secretary Trongunderlined the particularly important role of Hanoi capital. Amid the reformperiod and national industrialisation and modernisation, Hanoi needs to pay dueattention to maintaining its cultural identity since this is the spiritualresource to create the strength for the capital city’s development.
He stressed that as Hanoi is the location ofother countries’ diplomatic representative agencies, internationalorganisations and central agencies, it must be a civilised city and do externalwork better.
There remains much to be done in terms of theParty and political system building, he said, adding that Hanoi’s Partyorganisation is the biggest of its kind in Vietnam with nearly 400,000 Partymembers, including senior leaders of the Party and the State. Therefore,Hanoi’s Party organisation must be a role model for others nationwide.
The Secretary General also told the capital cityto optimise support from central agencies and sectors and other localities soas to make stronger breakthroughs in local development.-VNA
Authorities of Hanoi held a meeting on October 8 to honour the 10 outstanding citizens of the capital city in 2017 and 790 role models in all aspects of life.
Visitors to Hanoi will have a chance to experience the “golden tour” which was launched on October 10, connecting hotels, restaurants, shopping centres and the most popular tourist destinations in the capital city.
The Hanoi Party Committee (16th tenure) convened on October 13 to put forth measures to fulfill targets set for the remaining months of this year and the next years.
The Hanoi municipal chapter of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMCYU) honoured 10 outstanding young people for their contributions during 2012-2017 at its 15th Congress from October 18-20.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço met with the press right after concluding their talks and witnessing the signing of seven cooperation agreements between the two countries in Luanda on August 7.
State President Luong Cuong stressed the fraternal ties between Vietnam and Angola as a shared invaluable asset. It serves as a solid foundation for both countries to enter a new phase of development, further foster political trust and mutual support between the two Parties and States, and deepen the solidarity and mutual understanding between their people.
At the dialogue, both sides expressed satisfaction with the intensive and extensive development of bilateral relationship since it was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last year.
The robust collaboration between the Vietnamese National Assembly and Japan’s National Diet, particularly between the two nations’ parliamentary friendship groups, is a hallmark of bilateral relations, contributing to deepening the Vietnam-Japan comprehensive strategic partnership, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long received British Ambassador to Vietnam Iain Frew in Hanoi on August 7, affirming education as a standout pillar in the Vietnam - UK Strategic Partnership.
CPV General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong speaks at the working session between the Politburo and the Hanoi Party Committee’s Standing Board on October 20 (Photo: VNA) 
