PM launches nationwide emulation movement for 2021-2025
A nationwide emulation movement with the theme “Solidarity, creativity, and emulation to build and safeguard the Fatherland” was launched for the 2021-2025 period by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 10.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivers a speech at the 10th National Patriotic Emulation Congress on December 10 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Anationwide emulation movement with the theme “Solidarity, creativity, andemulation to build and safeguard the Fatherland” was launched for the 2021-2025period by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on December 10.
The PM, also the Chairman of the CentralEmulation and Rewards Council, launched the drive at the 10th NationalPatriotic Emulation Congress, which officially opened in Hanoi on the morningof December 10.
Attended by 2,300 delegates from around thecountry, the congress shared the view that patriotic emulation movements andreward activities have been reformed and become more practical and effectiveover the last five years.
Emulation campaigns have developed intensivelyand extensively, creating important momentum for the successful performance ofpolitical and socio-economic development tasks in the entire country as well asat every agency, organisation, and unit. Such achievements serve as the basisfor the country to take firm steps towards the goal of growing a wealthy andstrong, democratic, equal, and civilised nation, according to the Governmentleader.
He especially highlighted the enormouscontributions by forces involved in fighting COVID-19 and responding to naturaldisasters, adding that compatriotism and comradeship have become even stronger amidtrying times.
As the global and regional situation is forecastto remain complex and unpredictable and there remain many difficulties andchallenges in the country, the PM noted that this requires the entire Party,people, and army to continue enhancing solidarity and consensus, reformingstrongly, showing dynamism and creativity, and exerting the utmost effort toachieve socio-economic development targets for 2021-2025 and the developmentstrategy for 2021-2030.
He called for patriotism, self-reliance, andaspirations for a prosperous and happy country to be encouraged.
Launching the nationwide emulation movement forthe next five years, the PM called for emulation in building and perfectinginstitutions for sustainable development in all aspects; developing science -technology and innovation; improving people’s material and spiritual lives; supportingdefence, security, external affairs, and international integration; andbuilding an incorruptible, strong, lean, efficient, and effective Party, State,and political system.
He also requested the continuation of existing emulationcampaigns, including four key campaigns: “The whole nation joins in efforts tobuild new-style rural areas”, “The whole nation joins hands for the poor -Leaving no one behind”, “Vietnamese businesses integrate and develop”, and“Cadres, civil servants, and public employees emulate the execution ofworkplace norms”./.
The 10th National Patriotic Emulation Congress is scheduled to take place at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on December 9-10 with the participation of 2,300 delegates.
In 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic is causing serious impacts on all countries around the world, Vietnam’s patriotic emulation movements on COVID-19 prevention and control have proved effective, contributing to putting the pandemic under control.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan hosted a reception for delegates of the 10th National Patriotic Emulation Congress on December 9.
Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong on December 10 highlighted the contributions of the patriotic emulation movement to the socio-economic achievements of the country over the past years.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivers a speech at the 10th National Patriotic Emulation Congress on December 10 (Photo: VNA) 
