Politics - Society

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has signed a decision to launch the comprehensive plan for urban and rural systems for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.Under the plan, public investment projects, including major national initiatives, will adhere to the national priority list set in the National Master Plan for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050. (Photo: VNA)

With the high determination of the whole political system, business community and local people, in 2024, Ninh Binh set and carried out numerous tasks with a long-term vision, great targets and big aspirations. An overview of Hoa Lu city.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 41st session on the morning of January 6, marking its first meeting of the year. NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the session (Photo: NDO)

Eighty-three outstanding works winning the third Dien Hong Awards — the national press awards on the National Assembly (NA) and People’s Council — were honoured at a ceremony held in Hanoi on January 5. National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan present the first prizes to outstanding authors.

The Vietnamese Government plans to reduce the civil service workforce by at least 20% as part of an ongoing administrative reform initiative aimed at streamlining the state apparatus while maintaining the quality of services. The civil service workforce will be cut by at least 20%.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 2 chaired the 7th meeting of the Government's steering committee for the review of the implementation of Resolution No. 18/NQ-TW adopted by the 12th Party Central Committee in 2017 which aims to continue reform and re-organise the political system to ensure that it is streamlined and operates more efficiently and effectively. PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)

On the occasion of the New Year 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has written an article stressing the importance of innovation, creativity, acceleration, and breakthroughs to lead Vietnam steadily into a new era – the era of rising up for strong, civilised and prosperous development of the Vietnamese nation. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 31 chaired his 2024 dialogue with farmers, designed to inspire aspirations for wealth creation and contribute to the development of a prosperous and happy nation, as Vietnam confidently steps into a new era. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) chairs the dialogue with farmers. (Photo: VNA)

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has emphasized that foreign affairs achievements in 2024 have elevated Vietnam’s international stature and laid a strong foundation for the nation to confidently step into a new era of national advancement.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son of Vietnam. (Photo: MOFA)

The Politburo and Secretariat held a conference on December 30 to announce the organisational reforms in 13 Party agencies and central socio-political organisations. Party General Secretary To Lam presents decisions on the authority, functions, tasks, organisational structures, and working relations of the 13 agencies. (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has recently signed an official dispatch, asking ministries, sectors, and localities to develop scenarios for achieving double-digit economic growth in 2025.The national economy of Vietnam is recovering strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ninh Binh provincial Party Committee  on December 26 held a ceremony to announce its decision on the establishment of the Party Organisation of Hoa Lu city.Secretary of Ninh Binh provincial party organisation Doan Minh Huan hands over Decision on the establishment of the Party Organisation of Hoa Lu city.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Hoang Xuan Chien and his Russian counterpart Alexander Fomin co-chaired the 7th Vietnam - Russia Defence Strategy Dialogue held on December 26 in Hanoi.The 7th Vietnam - Russia Defence Strategy Dialogue is held on December 26 in Hanoi. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

As 2024 is nearing its end, the Vietnam News Agency has selected the top 10 events in the country in the year.

The Ninh Binh provincial People’s Committee has approved an action plan on green growth until 2030.

Secretary of Ninh Binh provincial party organisation Doan Minh Huan and his delegation on December 21 paid a visit to Phat Diem Diocese and Committee for Solidarity of Vietnamese catholics Ninh Binh branch to extend greetings to local Catholic dignitaries and followers on the Christmas season.Ninh Binh officials and dignitaries of Phat Diem Diocese pose for a photo at the meeting on December 210.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and many other Party and State officials attended the opening ceremony of the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024 at Gia Lam airfield on the outskirts of Hanoi on December 19 morning.Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Defense Minister Phan Van Giang review the guard of honour at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024 in Hanoi on December 19.

State President Luong Cuong visited Army Corps 12 stationed in the northern province of Ninh Binh on December 18, on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) December 22, 1944-2024) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Day (December 22, 1989-2024).State President Luong Cuong reviews the guard of honour (Photo: VNA)

Standing Deputy Secretary of the Ninh Binh Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of provincial people’s council Mai Van Tuat on December 17 visited and extended greetings to medical staff and employees of Military Hospital 5, officers and soldiers of Border guard High command on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944-2024).Standing Deputy Secretary of the Ninh Binh Provincial Party Committee Mai Van Tuat congratulates cadres, soldiers of Border guard High command.