PM urges spread of emulation movements to inspire national pride
Commendation must be objective, transparent, and merit-based, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed, noting that legal documents guiding the enforcement of the Law on Emulation and Commendation are nearly complete, ensuring effective enforcement across ministries, agencies, and localities.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) ♉– Spreading positive role models and movements is vital to sparking inspiration and national pride as Vietnam strides toward a new era of prosperity and strength, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh declared at the 11th meeting of the Central Emulation and Commendation Council for the 2021–2026 tenure in Hanoi on April 17.
Held ahead of significant milestones, including the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30), the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19), and the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2), the meeting underscored Vietnam’s ongoing transformation. The nation is undertaking a comprehensive restructuring of its administrative system; advancing breakthroughs in sci-tech, innovation, and digital transformation; and deepening global integration, with targets of 8% economic growth this year and double-digit rates thereafter.
Against this backdrop, he urged the council to guide and encourage ministries, agencies, and localities to spread emulation and commendation efforts nationwide. He stressed the need to sustain momentum in ongoing emulation movements and initiate new campaigns aligned with the country's current priorities.
Commendation must be objective, transparent, and merit-based, he stressed, noting that legal documents guiding the enforcement of the Law on Emulation and Commendation are nearly complete, ensuring effective enforcement across ministries, agencies, and localities.
The Government, ministries, agencies, and localities were lauded for their focused, practical and effective directions in emulation and commendation activities. Numerous creative and impactful emulation movements nationwide have addressed urgent and complex issues while contributing to socio-economic development.
The council also proposed conferring and posthumously awarding the titles “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces” and “Hero of Labour” to collectives and individuals for their outstanding contributions to national construction and defence./.
Party General Secretary To Lam attended the 7th patriotic emulation congress of the Vietnam War Veterans' Association (VWVA), and a ceremony to celebrate the 35th founding anniversary of the association (December 6, 1989 - 2024), in Hanoi on December 4.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh examined the Long Thanh International Airport project in the southern province of Dong Nai on September 24, requesting the launch of a 450-day emulation campaign to basically complete this key facility by the end of 2025.
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Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
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Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
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According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
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Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
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