VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested competent authorities, to accelerate the development of the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant project, while chairing the second meeting of the steering committee for nuclear power plant construction, on February 4.

Founded on February 3, 1930, the Communist Party of Vietnam has led the nation for 95 years, shaping its revolutionary path. Now, as the country enters a new era marked by the 14th National Party Congress, the Party remains the vanguard of the working class and a steadfast representative of the people's interests.

The Government hosted a gathering titled "Honoring the Party, celebrating the Lunar New Year 2025" in Hanoi on February 3 to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 – February 3, 2025) and the traditional Tet holiday.

Looking back on the 95-year journey under the Party’s leadership, Vietnam has transformed from a poor and backward nation into a dynamic country with an increasingly prominent position on the world stage. This proves that, in Vietnam, no other political force than the Communist Party of Vietnam possesses sufficient mettle, intellect, experience, reputation, and leadership capabilities to guide the country through every difficulty and challenge, bringing the national revolutionary cause from one victory to others.

Throughout its leadership of the revolution, the Communist Party of Vietnam has upheld many noble traditions, reflecting its core values and ideals.

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is playing an absolute and irreplaceable role in Vietnam’s current cause of reform and building a new era, held Prof., Dr. Cheng Hanping, Director of the Vietnam Research Centre at the Zhejiang University of Technology.

With 60 years of experience in nuclear energy development and in the construction and operation of approximately 60 nuclear power plants, Japan is well-positioned to contribute to Vietnam’s nuclear power project.

Under the Party’s leadership, Vietnam is well prepared to navigate all challenges and build a prosperous future .

Russia is ready to implement nuclear power projects in Vietnam and develop electric waterway transport systems.

2024 saw Vietnam significantly expanding its diplomatic activities with numerous partners and at various important multilateral forums and mechanisms. The country’s key leaders conducted a total of 60 external activities, including paying 21 visits to foreign countries and attend major multilateral conferences, as well as hosting 25 delegations of foreign leaders to Vietnam.

The year 2025 holds special significance as it marks the final year of the 2021-2025 five-year socio-economic development plan. Following the directives of the Government and the Prime Minister, which aim to achieve a high GDP growth rate of 8% in 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has proactively reviewed and raised growth targets in the industrial and trade sectors, setting specific key goals.

European investments are expected to pick up in Vietnam following Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s engagement with Czech and Polish enterprises as part of his trip to Europe to attend the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered a speech at a special policy dialogue on breakthroughs toward future: Vietnam’s vision on innovation and global role, within the framework of the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21 (local time).

In 2024, eight Vietnamese commodities achieved export values exceeding 10 billion USD, contributing to over 69% of the country's total export turnover.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered a keynote speech at the seminar on the future of global trade and development in the smart era, in Davos on January 21 afternoon (local time).

A ceremony was held on January 19, 2025, at the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site in the Presidential Palace to announce Decision No. 1712 by the Prime Minister dated December 31, 2024, to officially recognize three cars used by President Ho Chi Minh from 1954 to 1969 as national treasures.

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala on January 20 hosted an official welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam, who are on their official visit to the European country from January 18 to 20.

At the invitation of Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, accompanied by his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, will attend the 55th annual WEF meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and conduct bilateral activities in Switzerland on January 21-22. The 55th WEF meeting, themed “Collaboration in the Intelligent Age," will run from January 20-24.

Vietnam is accelerating momentum in digital transformation. However, the cumbersome and multi-layered organisational structure remains a major bottleneck, hindering further progress.

As Vietnam is preparing a firm foundation to confidently enter a new era, State President Luong Cuong has called on Vietnamese people, both at home and abroad, to join hands in this great journey.