Tra Vinh urged to be model locality in climate change response
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh strive to become a model locality in climate change response during a ceremony on April 23.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (middle) at the working session (Source: VNA)
Tra Vinh (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested the Mekong Deltaprovince of Tra Vinh strive to become a model locality in climate changeresponse during a ceremony on April 23 celebrating the province’s 25th anniversary of reestablishment.
The PMasked Tra Vinh to prioritise high-tech agriculture and rural development byextending links among the State, investors, farmers, scientists and banks.
As part ofimproving the business climate, Tra Vinh needs to triple the number of localfirms to more than 5,000 by 2020, he said, adding that environmental protectionand support for families of war heroes are also important.
Heexpressed his belief that the provincial Party Committee, authorities andpeople will stay united to make socio-economic breakthroughs, contributing tothe success of the Resolution adopted by the 12th National PartyCongress and the 10th Resolution by the provincial Party Committee.
On theoccasion, the government leader presented the Independence Order, first class,to the provincial Party Committee, authorities and people, the second time TraVinh has been honoured with a noble distinction of the Party and State.
During aworking session with provincial authorities the same day, he hailed theprovince for encouraging results in rural development, elementary educationpopularisation and social investment.
Onsocio-economic development measures, the leader said that agriculture remains amainstay, specifically hi-quality and high-yield rice.
Thanks toits extensive coverage area, Tra Vinh could boost intensive shrimp farming byadopting technological advances to improve productivity, he said, adding that moreattention should be paid to fruit cultivation, cow farming, fisheries andtourism.
Underscoringthe importance of industries to job creation and State budget collection, herequested the province develop the processing industry and clean energyindustry.
Theprovince must pool all resources for development by diversifying investment,improving the business climate and facilitating start-ups, he said.
He alsoplaced importance on ethnic and religious affairs, reducing the rate of poorand near-poor households and ensuring social welfare for all citizens.
Lyingbetween the Co Chien and Hau rivers, Tra Vinh boasts a 65km coastline and 200kmriverside line and nearly 80 percent of its land coverage is used foragriculture and fisheries. The local economy grew 10.26 percent last year.-VNA
The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh is striving for 1,550 hectares of large-scale rice fields each year, thus expanding the model to 10,000 hectares in 2020.
The project Adaptation to Climate Change in the Mekong Delta (AMD) plans to spend more than 130 billion VND to help local farmers in Tra Vinh province switch to sustainable production models in 2017.
The Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh has spent nearly 2.5 trillion VND (110 million USD) to aid local ethnic minorities, according to the provincial Ethnic Affairs Board.
A get-together was held in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh on April 8 to celebrate the traditional Chol Chnam Thmay New Year festival, one of the most important festivals of the year for the Khmer people.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has submitted to the Prime Minister a national action plan for the development of the shrimp industry through 2025.
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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.
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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.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (middle) at the working session (Source: VNA) 
