Lawmakers approve 2022 GDP growth target of 6-6.5 percent
The 15th National Assembly on November 12 adopted a resolution on the 2022 socio-economic development plan with all 472 legislators joining the vote saying "yes".
Hanoi (VNA) - The 15th National Assembly on November 12 adoꦏpted a resolution on the 2022 soc♍io-economic development planwith all 472 legislators joining the vote saying "yes".
Earlier, several deputies said it was difficult to achieve the GDP growth target of6-6.5 percent in 2022. Instead, the 5-5.5 percent growth target was morefeasible. Several economic indicators should be revised based on differentgrowth scenarios. However, the NA Standing Committee said the 2022GDP growth target was built on the analysis and forecast about the domestic and globalsituation, including advantages and disadvantages in 2021. The 6-6.5 percentgrowth target demonstrated the Government’s high determination, with growthscenarios and economic indicators already under thorough consideration.Therefore, the committee suggested the NA retain the growth target in the draft resolution. The resolution comprises four articles, setting out 15 key developmenttargets, including a GDP growth of around 6-6.5 percent, a per capita GDP of3,900 USD, the manufacturing and processing sector’s contribution to 25.5-25.8percent of the GDP, and the average CPI hike of nearly 4 percent. The legislature basically agreed with tasks andmeasures proposed by the Government, the Supreme People’s Court, the SupremePeople’s Procuracy, and the NA organs. They also asked the Government andrelevant agencies to well perform 12 groups of key tasks and solutions. The groups of key tasks and solutions include flexibly andeffectively fighting COVID-19 and restoring socio-economic development;accelerating economic restructuring in combination with renewing the growth model,improving the efficiency, quality and competitiveness of the economy; consolidatingand strengthening national defence-security capability together with consistently and firmly safeguardingnational independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and maintaining an environment of peace and stability, and ensuring political securityand social safety and order; and improving the efficiency of external activities,among others./.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
