PM calls for reform of Gov’t working methods, processes
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 31 emphasised the importance of reforming working methods inside the Government at the Cabinet regular monthly meeting.
Hanoi (VNA)💯 – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on August 31 emphasised the importance of reforming working methods inside the Government at the Cabinet regular monthly meeting.
He made the comment during a session to discuss a draft decree on working regulations for the new Government, which will serve as a framework for ministries and sectors to follow.
PM Phuc highlighted the need to improve the transparency of Government activities.
He requested a reduction in the number of meetings, saying that government officials should understand daily life.
While pointing out that coordination between ministries and sectors remained poor, he asked the decree includes concrete regulations on coordination mechanisms and ministers’ responsibilities in cooperating with each other to compile policies.
He also emphasised the role of ministers as a ‘commander-in-chief’ of each sector from grassroots to central level.
He also asked the Government Office to intensify supervision of ministries and localities in implementing tasks assigned by the Government.
Addressing frequent delays at ministries, he urged government officials speed up by using the internet.
He asked for greater use of information technology in organising Government activities as well as the PM and deputy PM’s management work, saying that it will save time.
In the afternoon session, the Cabinet discussed the social and economic situation in the first eight months of 2016.
The consumer price index (CPI) was a highlight of the August macro economy, which a rise of 0.1 percent over July. The CPI of the first eight months rose by 1.91 percent compared to the same period last year.
Total State budget revenues by mid-August were nearly 604 trillion VND (26.8 billion USD), equivalent to 59.5 percent of the estimated revenues of the whole year.
Foreign direct investment continued to rebound in the reviewed period with a total registered capital of nearly 14.4 billion USD, of which nearly 9.8 billion USD was for implementing projects. Newly-registered enterprises increased by 19.7 percent.
According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment, of the 13 targets of social and economic development set for this year, 11 targets will possibly be reached or exceeded, with two targets likely to be missed.
One targets set to be missed is achieving gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.7 percent. The ministry blamed the likely failure on the decline of crude oil and disasters such as frost, drought, saline intrusion, storms and floods that adversely affected agricultural production.
Another target which will be difficult to achieve is increasing exports by 10 percent due to reduced fish catches, the decline in global oil prices and a drop in price of the country’s major exports.
Cabinet members said the country is also struggling with high public debt, slow bad debts payments, and a decreased industrial production index.
In his speech to conclude the second session the Government’s new term, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said that the people want to see concrete results from what the Government promised.
He cited a World Bank report indicating that the investment environment ranking of the country rose from 93 to 90 out of 189 economies, while the index for start-up business rose from 125 to 119 and access to credit rose from 36 to 28.
The PM asked ministers and local authorities to regularly check the implementation of the Government’s resolution to support businesses and improve the investment environment.
He also reminded the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the People’s Committee of central Ha Tinh province to clarify responsibility in the Formosa case, in which the Taiwan-invested steel project was found to have polluted the sea environment.
Regarding the ongoing equitisation of the State-owned enterprises, the PM said that the Government will carry out measures to maximise the benefits of the State, ensure fairness to investors and create social trust.-VNA
PM Nguyen Tan Dung asked ministries, agencies and localities to continue making efforts to implement tasks and measures set in Government Resolution No. 11.
The Government will keep close control on public debt and strive to bring bad debt ratio to around three percent, according to a resolution adopted following the Cabinet regular meeting in October.
The completion of institutions, not socio-economic issues as usual, was the first issue to be discussed at the Cabinet’s regular meeting which was opened in Hanoi on June 1.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
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.
At the cabinet meeting (Photo: VNA)
