PM chairs 2nd meeting of 14th National Party Congress’s socio-economic subcommittee
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the subcommittee for socio-economic affairs of the 14th National Party Congress, chaired its 2nd meeting in Hanoi on March 26 to discuss a draft report on the evaluation of the five-year implementation of the socio-economic development strategy in 2021-2030, as well as orientations and tasks for socio-economic development for 2026-2030.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the 2nd meeting of the subcommittee for socio-economic affairs of the 14th National Party Congress on March 26. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, head of the subcommittee for socio-economicaffairs of the 14th National Party Congress, chaired its 2nd meeting in Hanoi on March 26 to discuss a draft report on the evaluation of the five-yearimplementation of the socio-economicdevelopment strategy in 2021-2030, as well as orientations and tasks forsocio-economic development for 2026-2030.
PM Chinh acknowledged and spoke highly of the enthusiastic,intellectual, and responsible opinions of the subcommittee’s members, and otherdelegates.
He requested the editorial team to carefully study and incorporate feedbacks,and urgently finalise the draft report to submit to the Prime Minister andthe subcommittee’s standing members for consideration before presenting it tothe Political Bureau.
The PM said that the draft report hasa logical structure, clearly reflecting the spirit of innovation, and highlightingkey issues; fundamentally outlines new aspects in leadership, organisation, andimplementation of the strategy; identifies causes and lessons; and basically forecaststhe upcoming situation to propose orientations, tasks and solutions for thecoming time.
He requested the editorial team to continue refining the draft report with contents thatare practical, and easy to understand, remember, implement, monitor, andevaluate, saying that the evaluation needs to closely adhere to objectives andtasks outlined in the 13th National Party Congress’s Resolution, and directions given byGeneral Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
The assessment must be objective, honest, and practical, clearlyindicating difficulties, advantages, achievements, and shortcomings, both whathas been accomplished and what has not, he stressed.
Additionally, the PM underlined the necessity to deeply analysesolutions regarding the three strategic breakthroughs; industrialisation,modernisation, and innovation of growth models; the formation and developmentof new economic models; the establishment of international financial hubs and freetrade zones; and measures to ensure sustainable and harmonious developmentamong economy, society, environment, national defence and security.
TheGovernment leader asked the subcommittee to mobilise brainpower andresources of its members for the work, expressing his belief thatthe subcommittee will excellently complete the tasks entrusted by the Party Central Committee, contributing to the successful organisation of the 14th National Party Congress./.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged the Socio-Economic Subcommittee to quickly complete detailed drafts for the 2021-2030 socio-economic development strategy and the 2021-2025 socio-economic development plan to well prepare for the 13th National Party Congress.
Breakthroughs in science-technology or innovation and creativity should be added to the initial draft on socio-economic development strategies to be summited to the 13th National Party Congress, laying the foundation for the economic restructuring and renovation of growth model, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired the sixth plenary meeting of the 13th National Party Congress’s Sub-Committee on Socio-Economic Affairs in Hanoi on January 16.
The 14th National Party Congress subcommittee for socioeconomic affairs convened its first meeting in Hanoi on December 8 under the chair of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also a Politburo member and Secretary of the Government Party Committee, attended the 4th Party Congress of the EVN Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure on August 10, directing EVN to ensure power supply to meet the country’s development demands with double-digit growth set for the coming years.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Seongnam Air Base in Seoul on August 10 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10-13.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
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.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the 2nd meeting of the subcommittee for socio-economic affairs of the 14th National Party Congress on March 26. (Photo: VNA) 
