Vietnamese, Australian scholars discuss 40-year renewal in Vietnam
The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam jointly held a roundtable themed “Vietnam: 40 years of Doi Moi and 2045 vision” in Hanoi on March 21 to serve the building of a report summarising the implementation of the “Doi Moi” (Renewal) scheme in Vietnam so far.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh National Academy ofPolitics (HCMA) and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam jointly held a roundtable themed “Vietnam: 40 years of Doi Moi and 2045 vision” in Hanoi on March 21 to serve the buildingof a report summarising the implementation of the “Doi Moi” (Renewal)scheme in Vietnam so far.
More than 200 Vietnamese and Australian experts and scholarsat the event analysised the 40-year implementation of the scheme and gaverecommendations on policy for the country’s growth, contributing to realisingVietnam’s development goal until 2045.
Participants focused their discussion on major trends in theworld, the reform of the public administration, measures to overcome the middle-incometrap, the reform of financial sector, and urbanisation and sustainabledevelopment.
Addressing the event, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Politburomember, HCMA Director, and Chairman of the Central Theory Council, underlinedthat the event aims to gather ideas from experts and scientists whoprovide objective perspectives based on scientific evidence supporting the summarisationand evaluation of the socio-economic development results that Vietnam hasachieved over the nearly 40 years of renewal, helping draw lessons for strongerdevelopments in the new period.
He said he hopes participants will point out limitations,weakness, and shortcomings in particular areas, especially hinderances to thedevelopment of Vietnam, while sharing experience applicable to Vietnam andseeking feasible solutions to deal with difficulties and challenges facingVietnam during the renewal, integration, and development process.
Thang also hailed scientific research cooperation betweenVietnam and Australia, showing the strong political trust and commitments insharing knowledge between the two countries.
Australian Ambassador Andrew Goledzinowski expressed hisimpression at efforts of 40 Australian and Vietnamese businesses in conductingresearches in the field.
Australia is working to support Vietnam realise the 20245vision, he said, stressing that the relationship between the two countries is now closer than ever, enabling them to continue partnering in areas of sharedinterest on the foundation of mutual trust as stated in the joint statement onthe upgrade of the Australia-Vietnam relations to a comprehensive strategicpartnership./.
After 35 years of the “doi moi” (renewal) process, from a country experiencing food shortages, Vietnam has become one of the largest rice exporters in the world.
Over the past 40 years of national renewal, Hanoi's economy has transformed from a subsidised economy to a socialist-oriented market economy, with mechanisms and policies for market development being steadily improved, thus enhancing the capital city’s position in the international arena.
The establishment of the Vietnam-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership during the recent official visit to the Oceania nation by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh demonstrates joint efforts to deepen and promote mutual strategic trust, and contribute to building a new vision for the region, according to a scholar.
The Vietnam Fisheries Society (VINAFIS) and Australia’s Beanstalk Agtech company on March 21 signed a two-year memorandum of understanding on strengthening cooperation in smart agriculture in response to climate change.
PM Chinh requested ERIA to maintain close coordination with Vietnamese agencies and research institutes to promote policy research and consultations, and help the country increase productivity, quality, and competitiveness of the economy, especially in digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy, to contribute to achieving the rapid, sustainable development and double-digit economic growth goals it has set out for the coming decades.
The new Quang Tri province will include 78 commune-level units and features key assets such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a long coastline, historical landmarks, three international border gates, deep-water ports, a modern transport network, and two airports.
The rehearsal took place at the National Military Training Centre No. 4, the Vietnam National University - Hanoi, and the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, involving more than 7,400 officers and soldiers.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa on June 25 on the sidelines of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin city, China, during which he affirmed Vietnam attaches great importance to its multifaceted cooperation with Ecuador and proposes continued dialogue, negotiation, and signing of cooperation agreements in trade, investment, finance, and agriculture.
A working visit to Toulouse by Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang from June 23–25 has laid important groundwork for expanding multi-sector cooperation between Vietnam and the Occitanie region.
Prof. Dr. Georgy Toloraia, Executive Director of the National Committee for BRICS Research and Director of the Centre for Russian Strategy in Asia at the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, expressed his confidence that Vietnam will become a substantial and influential partner of BRICS.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed enhancing economic and trade cooperation, including the development of railway connectivity between Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan, which will also strengthen links with Central Asian nations.
The new law abolishes the death penalty for eight criminal offenses: the crime aimed at overthrowing the people’s government; the crime of sabotaging state infrastructure and technical facilities; the crime of producing and trading counterfeit medicines for treatment and prevention; the crime of destroying peace and causing aggressive war; the crime of espionage; that of illegally transporting narcotics; embezzlement; and bribe taking.
Vietnam will continue to coordinate closely with and make positive contributions to the initiatives and collective work of the Group of 77 (G77) developing nations, said Ambassador Do Hung Viet, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Mission to the UN.
Speaking at the session, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the urgency of the amended railway law, noting the country is currently implementing many railway development projects such as the North–South high-speed railway, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi urban rail systems, and the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong line.
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed a decision establishing a Vietnamese sub-committee under the Joint Committee on Economic, Trade, and Investment Cooperation between the Vietnamese and Spanish Governments.
Young lawmakers must be remain true to revolutionary ideals, loyal to the Party, nation, and people, and to resist the temptations of personal gain or power. They must dare to think, dare to act, dare to innovate, and dare to take responsibility.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on June 24 afternoon approved in principle an ordinance amending and supplementing several provisions of six ordinances relating to the jurisdiction of the People’s Courts and relevant agencies.
Through many ups and downs of history, Cambodia-Vietnam relations have become increasingly closer and stronger. The ties are currently developing based on the motto of “Good neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, and long-term sustainability” from 2005 until today.
The resolution, covering seven articles, delineates clear criteria, principles, procedures, and responsibilities for resolving problems caused by legal regulations.
The newly adopted law stipulates that the people’s procuracy system comprises the Supreme People’s Procuracy; people’s procuracies at the provincial and municipal level; regional people’s procuracies; and military procuracies at all levels.
An overview of the roundtable. (Photo: VNA) 
