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Hanoi (VNA) - Implementing institutional reform is a crucial and challenging task of the National Assembly, especially in the context of the country's rapid development and deeper economic integration, according to NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. The top legislator highlighted the role of the National Assembly in the field in an article written for the book “Forecast 2020: Destruction/Reconstruction” published by the Vietnam News Agency, buying the copyright of the international media organisation Project Syndicate. She wrote after more than five years of implementing the 2013 Constitution, the National Assembly has achieved important and outstanding results in legislative activities, including the guarantee and protection of human rights and citizens’ rights as well as the issuance of legal documents to continuously reform economic institutions. Additionally, law on education-training, science-technology, health, culture and information, sports, religion, … [Read more...] about National Assembly strives to implement institutional reform

At the headquarters of the Da Nang Police, the Government chief hailed the remarkable achievements and contributions of the municipal police well as the armed forces nationwide to the country’s socio-economic development. He highlighted the central city as a venue for important regional and international events in the time to come, asking the municipal police force to well perform task of ensuring security and safety for the success of major events. There are many major events of the country during the Year of the Rat, Phuc said while urging Danang city to effectively finalize the overall target in a better and substantive manner. The Vietnamese cabinet leader also visited the office of the Party Committee of Hai Chau district, hailing the efforts of the local authorities and people during the past year, especially in socio-economic development and poverty reduction. As the central district of Da Nang, Hai Chau needs to focus on smart city development, administrative reform … [Read more...] about PM Phuc makes New Year visit to Danang city

Hanoi (VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has expressed his belief in the bright future of Vietnam in an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, which falls on January 25. “I believe the dream of a powerful and wealthy Vietnam on a par with nations in the region and the world as President Ho Chi Minh had wished will come true,” the Deputy PM said. This dream has both scientific and practical foundation, he said, stressing that every one must be responsible to make this happen. He said last year, Vietnam was among countries with the highest growth rate in the region and the world despite fluctuations of the world economy. The country posted a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 7.02 percent, while inflation rate was kept at 2.73 percent. The average GDP per capita reached almost 2,800 USD, 1.32 times higher than that in 2015. This figure is expected to exceed 3,000 USD in 2020, meeting the target set in the … [Read more...] about Dream of powerful and prosperous Vietnam will come true: Deputy PM