Politburo reviews 10-year implementation of resolution on social policies
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on March 30 chaired a meeting of the Party Central Committee’s Politburo and Secretariat on a project summarising the 10-year implementation of Resolution No. 15-NQ/TW dated June 10, 2012, of the 11th Party Central Committee on social policies for the 2012-2020 period.
Hanoi (VNA) – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on March 30chaired a meeting of the Party Central Committee’s Politburo and Secretariat ona project summarising the 10-year implementation of Resolution No. 15-NQ/TWdated June 10, 2012, of the 11th Party Central Committee on social policies for the 2012-2020 period.
The Politburo said that over the past 35 yearsimplementing the Doi moi (Renewal) policy and the 10 years implementing the resolution,innovating and developing social policies is a consistent advocate of the Partyand State with the spirit of economic growth coupled with social progress and justice.
The effective implementation of social policies and ensuringsocial welfare have contributed to strengthening people's confidence in the Party,State and regime, bringing about great achievements in realising socialprogress and justice, and improving people's material and spiritual life,affirming the superiority of socialism under the leadership of the Party.
However, the Politburo pointed to several shortcomings andweaknesses, including the lack of inclusiveness and linkage of social policies,the big gap in living conditions between regions and groups, unsustainable povertyreduction, not high human resources quality, and low social insurance.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (C) chairs the meeting (Photo: VNA)
The Politburo affirmed that maintaining the innovation andpromotion of the effectiveness of social policies is a strategic and regulartask of the Party, the State, the entire political system, and the society,contributing to ensuring the socialism orientation, boosting economic growth inparallel with social progress and justice, ensuring social welfare, andcreating conditions for people to participate in and better enjoy the fruits ofdevelopment.
It is necessary to build and perfect social policies in a comprehensive,modern, inclusive and sustainable manner, with the people placed at the centre, andbeing the subject, target, motivation and resources for development.
The implementation of these policies must be put under thedirect and comprehensive leadership of the Party, the strict and effectivemanagement of the State, and the regular supervision of the Vietnam FatherlandFront and socio-political organiations; and see the active engagement ofpeople and businesses, the Politburo stressed./.
Vietnam is building a system of social policies towards all people, inclusive and comprehensive; creating a chance for development for everyone to advance together.
Officially launched and put into operation on October 4, 2002, the Viet Nam Bank for Social Policies - as the "extension arm" of the Government - has worked hard to bring preferential capital to the poor and other policy beneficiaries – in a 20-year journey full of hardship, sweat and even tears of thousands of officials and employees in the system.
While social policies have resulted in significant achievements in the past few years, a more comprehensive approach is required to ensure social security and welfare for people.
On December 8, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs in coordination with United Nations agencies in Vietnam held a seminar on Vietnam's social policy towards 2030, with a vision to 2045.
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.
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.
An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (C) chairs the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
