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Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang made the remarks on March 14 in response to reporters’ questions about Vietnam’s reaction to the 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices of the US Department of State. The Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang Hang underlined that the fundamental rights of freedom of Vietnamese citizens are stipulated in the country’s Constitution and law in accordance with international treaties on human rights, of which Vietnam is a member, and these rights are respected and ensured in reality. The country’s efforts and achievements in this field have been recognized and highly evaluated by the international community. Regarding economy-society, the annual average per capita GDP continued to increase in 2018. The rate of poor households was reduced to 5.35 percent, down by 1.35 percent compared to 2017. Meanwhile 87.7 percent of local people benefited from health … [Read more...] about US’s annual human rights report fail to reflect correctly situation in Vietnam

At the meeting ahead of International Women’s Day (March 8), participants expressed their satisfaction of the country’s economic development in recent years, noting that under the Government’s leadership, Vietnam’s stature has been promoted in the international arena. The reduction of 50 percent of business-related administrative procedures has facilitated the development of enterprises, many of which run by women entrepreneurs have spread their reach to the region and the world, they said. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and delegates in a group photo PM Phuc spoke highly of the role of and major contributions to national development by women, including entrepreneurs. Aside from fulfilling the role in their families, they have also won big successes in their careers and done much for the society, he said, attributing those achievements to their boldness and steadfast efforts to weather all difficulties to move forwards. The Government leader wished women … [Read more...] about PM hails women entrepreneurs’ role in national development

He said the socio-economic subcommittee, founded to help prepare for the congress slated for early 2021, has been tasked with building a document on the socio-economic development strategy for 2021-2030 and another on the socio-economic development plan for 2021-2025. The documents will set up strategic orientations for national development in the next decade. Participants predicted that the global situation will be unpredictable in the next 10 years, especially impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. At the event. Photo: baochinhphu.vn They noted the most important issue is the human factor. State agencies’ management activities must be improved to boost economic development, while heads of each ministry, sector and locality must bear greater responsibility. Vietnam holds advantages for developing tropical agriculture. Climate change will affect agriculture, but it also creates opportunities to restructure Vietnamese agriculture. Existing farming practices … [Read more...] about Subcommittee prepares documents for 13th National Party Congress

She said Vietnamese women today continue playing an important role in the cause of national reform and development. Earlier this week, Vietnam was honoured to host the meetings of the Francophone Parliamentary Assembly (APF)’s Women’s Parliamentary Network and the APF Education, Communication and Cultural Affairs Committee, Ngan said. Through the events, many issues related to women were shared and discussed such as gender equality and women’s rights, the application of digital technology in women’s start-ups, and the trafficking of women and children, she added. Delegates in a group photo. Source: quochoi.vn Vietnam will continue to be a responsible participant of the women’s parliamentary group in the forums of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), and the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF), she said. The top legislator asked the Vietnamese women’s parliamentary group to boost a … [Read more...] about Top legislator meets with female deputies in Vinh Phuc

At the concert (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City is one of the leading localities in Vietnam to promote cooperative ties with Sweden, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Council Pham Duc Hai has said. He made the statement at a concert held in the city on March 2 by the Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic relations. The official said Vietnamese people always remember the material and spiritual assistance of Swedish people in the cause of national building and fighting for independence. He highlighted the growing bilateral relations in various fields, especially economy, trade, investment, culture, tourism, education, and science. The concert creates an opportunity for locals to understand better about Sweden’s land, people and culture, Hai said. He suggested increasing political-diplomatic exchange activities, economic-trade-investment … [Read more...] about HCM City promotes cooperation with Sweden