Vietnam Socio-economic Forum 2023 seeks ways to create drivers for growth
The Vietnam Socio-Economic Forum 2023 will be held in a hybrid format on September 19 with the participation of 400 delegates as well as domestic and foreign scientists, heard a press conference on September 17.
An overview of the press conference of the Vietnam Socio-Economic Forum 2023 . (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - TheVietnam Socio-Economic Forum 2023 will be held in a hybrid format on September 19 with the participation of 400delegates as well as domestic and foreign scientists, heard a press conference on September 17.
Themed “Enhancing internal capacity, creating drivers for growth and sustainable development",the event will be organised by the National Assembly (NA)’s EconomicCommittee, the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission, the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the Vietnam Academy of SocialSciences.
🃏 Vice chairman of the NA’s Economic CommitteeNguyen Minh Son said the forum will focus on geo-economic shiftingtrends and new challenges to recovery and development of the global economy, economicpolicies of major countries and Vietnam's main trading partners, and impacts on Vietnam.
Delegates will make a comprehensive assessment of Vietnam'seconomy in 2023 and the 2021-2023 period and identify bottlenecks and hindrances to socio-economicdevelopment, including market issues, investment, export and consumption, barriers to businesses, the real estate and financialand monetary markets, science and technology, innovation, education andtraining, employment, social security and health care. The forum will also review and evaluate theimplementation of resolutions of the NA and the NA Standing Committee in recent years,especially Resolution No. 43/2022/QH15 on fiscal and monetary policies tosupport the socio-economic recovery and development programme, and other relatedresolutions, Son noted. The delegates are expected to propose solutions to unlock resources, create driving forces for economic growth and social development, and handle challenges and newly-arising problems. They will clarify priorities on some issues relating to macroeconomicmanagement, economic recovery and socio-economic development of the country. According to Son, opinions and presentations at the forum willbe a useful source of information for NA deputies to consider and makedecisions on important issues of the country at the 15th NA’s upcoming sixth session. The forum will comprise aplenary session and two thematic discussions – one on promoting internal resources, unlocking resources and supportingbusinesses to overcome difficulties, and the other on enhancing labourproductivity and ensuring social security in the new context./.
Vietnam’s economy started the second half of this year with positive signals which are expected to pave the way for a better recovery in the coming time.
Vietnam’s marco-economic continues to stay stable and inflation is controlled Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Tran Van Son told a press conference following monthly cabinet meeting in Hanoi on August 5.
Despite strong efforts and more positive signals recorded, Vietnam’s economic growth stood at only 3.72% in the first half of 2023, putting heavy pressure on the realisation of this year’s GDP growth target of 6.5%, said Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong.
Difficulties in securing investment capital, advanced technologies and inadequate skilled labour resources are some of the challenges faced by Vietnam in the implementation of the National Strategy for Green Growth for the 2021-2023 period, with a vision to 2025, said Nguyen Van De, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Nghe An province at a seminar on Vietnam-Japan green growth cooperation in Hanoi on September 12.
An international workshop discussing opportunities to connect and expand markets for Vietnamese exports via cross-border e-commerce partnership with Amazon was jointly held by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on September 14.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
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.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
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.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
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.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
An overview of the press conference of the Vietnam Socio-Economic Forum 2023 . (Photo: qdnd.vn) 
