On the morning of April 3, at the Government Headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the regular Government meeting in March 4 and the Government's online conference with localities.
Attending the meeting were Deputy Prime Ministers Tran Hong Ha and Tran Luu Quang; Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies and Government agencies; Representatives of leaders of a number of boards, committees and agencies of the Party Central Committee and the National Assembly; leaders of a number of economic groups; Chairman and Vice Chairman of the People's Committees of provinces and centrally run cities.
According to the program, the meeting focused on discussing and evaluating the socio-economic situation in March and the first quarter of 3, the disbursement of public investment capital and 2024 national target programs; the implementation of Resolution 3 of 01 of the Government, the direction and administration of the Government in March and the first quarter of 2024; Additional assessment report on the results of implementing the 3 socio-economic development plan; along with some other important content.
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh spoke at the opening of the meeting. |
Speaking at the opening of the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked delegates to focus on assessing the situation in March and the first quarter; direction and administration of the Government and local authorities; These achievements; causes and lessons learned; Assessing the situation in April and the second quarter; Set out appropriate, feasible and effective tasks and solutions.
According to reports, in March and since the beginning of the year, thanks to the fierce participation of the entire political system under the leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat, headed by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, The socio-economic situation continues to change positively and comprehensively; March results were higher than January and February, and the situation in the first quarter of 3 was better than the first quarter of 3 in most fields.
Macroeconomic stability; Inflation is controlled; Economic growth is promoted; Major balances of the economy are guaranteed; National defense and security are consolidated and strengthened; political stability; Social order and safety are guaranteed; The material and spiritual life of the people has been improved; Cultural, educational, and social security work has bright spots; Anti-corruption work has been strengthened; Foreign affairs work has been promoted and the results are encouraging.
Besides the basic results achieved, our country still has challenges. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked delegates to focus on discussing and evaluating the socio-economic situation in March and the first quarter of 3; implementation of Resolution No. 2024/NQ-CP; disbursement situation of public investment capital; results of implementation of Resolution No. 01/110/QH2023 15th session, 6th National Assembly... In particular, analyze the situation, propose key tasks and solutions in April, the second quarter and the coming time .
According to a report from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the socio-economic situation in March and the first quarter continued to recover positively, each month being better than the previous month, achieving many important results. GDP growth in the first quarter is estimated to increase by 3% over the same period last year, exceeding the scenario set out in Resolution No. 5,66/NQ-CP, and is the highest increase in the first quarter since 01. Some localities had high growth in the first quarter such as Bac Giang (2020%), Thanh Hoa (14,2%), Tra Vinh (13,2%), Khanh Hoa (13,9%), Quang Ninh (12,4 .8,9%), Ho Chi Minh City (6,54%), Hai Phong (9,3%), Hanoi (5,5%)…
The macroeconomy is basically stable, inflation is controlled, major balances are guaranteed. The consumer price index (CPI) in March increased by 3% over the same period, with an overall increase of 3,97% in the first quarter. Interest rates are maintained at a low level, domestic foreign currency demand is met to support growth, production, and export; The safety of the banking system is guaranteed. State budget revenue in the first quarter is estimated to reach 3,77% of the estimate, up 31,7% over the same period. Import-export, export and import turnover in the first quarter all increased by 9,8%, 15,5% and 17% respectively; Estimated trade surplus is 13,9 billion USD. Total social investment capital increased by 8,08% over the same period (same period in 5,2 increased by 2023%).
Total registered FDI capital in the first quarter reached nearly 6,2 billion USD, up 13,4% over the same period in 2023; Realized capital reached 4,6 billion USD, an increase of 7,1%. Many large businesses have committed to investing in Vietnam in the fields of electronics, chips, semiconductors, renewable energy... Disbursement of public investment capital reached 13,67% of the plan, higher than the same period in 2023 (10,35 .XNUMX%), has brought a large amount of capital into the economy to support growth and development...
However, production and business activities still face many difficulties and challenges. Inflation and exchange rate pressures are issues of concern. The financial market, currency, and banking system still have potential risks. Many key highway and road projects, especially in the Mekong Delta and the Southern region, lack ground leveling sand, affecting the construction progress of the projects. The life of a part of the people is still difficult...
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| Regular Government meeting in March 3 and online conference between the Government and localities. |
At the meeting, delegates focused on discussing and evaluating the socio-economic situation in March and the first quarter of 3, setting out work tasks for April and the second quarter of 2024; the direction and administration of the Government and the Prime Minister; disbursement of public investment and 4 national target programs; Supplementing the results of implementing the 2 Socio-Economic Development Plan; Results of implementation of Resolution No. 2024/3/QH2023 110th session, 2023th National Assembly...
Leaders of ministries, branches and localities assessed that in recent times, the Government and Prime Minister have directed ministries, agencies and localities to implement drastically, with focus and key points, closely following reality. , firmly grasping the situation, ministries, branches and localities urgently carry out work and respond to policies more promptly with high political determination; increasingly proactive, steadfast, flexible, responsible and effective; promptly remove difficulties and obstacles, focus on handling outstanding and newly arising problems.
Thanks to that, the socio-economic situation in March 3 continues the positive recovery trend. Many international organizations and experts continue to appreciate the results and prospects of Vietnam's economy, in which, ADB forecasts that Vietnam will grow by 2024% in 2024, HSBC Bank forecasts a growth of 6%; Business environment ranking in 6,3 increases 2023 places. Vietnam's national brand value reached 12 billion USD, ranked 431nd out of 32 strong national brands in the world. The 100 happiness index ranked 2024th, up 54 places compared to 11.
Delegates said that, besides achievements, there are still many difficulties and challenges that need to be overcome, such as: Production and business, businesses still have many difficulties and challenges; Inflation and exchange rate pressures are issues of concern; The financial market, currency, and banking system still have potential risks; Many key highway and road projects, especially in the Mekong Delta and the Southern region, lack ground leveling sand, affecting the construction progress of the projects; The life of a part of the people is still difficult...
Local leaders proposed that the Government and the Prime Minister direct ministries and branches on a number of recommendations such as early approval of a number of important projects in the area, especially infrastructure development projects; transfer and change of land use purpose; continue to concretize programs and projects, especially the decentralization of handling procedures for projects under 3 national programs and goals, the project to build 1 million social housing units; overcome the lack of air flights to serve travel needs; Complete regulations on marine farming...
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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh concluded the meeting. |
After listening to the opinions of delegates and answers from ministries and branches, concluding the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that in March and from the beginning of the year until now, the Government, ministries, Committees, branches and localities have focused on directing the drastic and flexible implementation of tasks and solutions according to the Resolutions and Conclusions of the Central Committee, Politburo, Secretariat, National Assembly, Government, especially especially the instructions of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
The Prime Minister mentioned "10 positive aspects" in socio-economic development over the past time. Of which, GDP growth in the first quarter reached 5,66%, higher than the same period in 2020; The stock market recovered positively, the VN Index increased by over 13%, transaction value increased by 28,2%, market capitalization increased by 12,2% compared to the end of 2023; The macroeconomy continues to be stable, inflation is controlled, major balances are ensured; Exports continue to increase, trade surplus continues to be large, contributing to ensuring balance of payments; The service and tourism sectors recovered strongly; The financial situation and state budget continue to improve clearly; Development investment continues to achieve positive results, creating motivation to promote economic growth; Business development continues to increase with a positive trend.
Along with that, cultural and social fields are emphasized; Social security is guaranteed; People's lives are improved; Administrative reform is emphasized, especially reducing and simplifying administrative procedures; Prevention and combat of corruption and negativity are promoted; political - social stability, national defense - security are maintained, social order and safety are guaranteed; Foreign affairs and international integration have been promoted.
Specify 5 shortcomings, limitations, 5 causes, and 5 lessons learned; Thoroughly grasping the viewpoints of direction and administration, the Prime Minister requires ministries, branches and localities to closely follow the resolutions, directives and directions of the Party Central Committee, Politburo, Secretariat and leaders. key leaders, National Assembly, Government, Prime Minister. Resolutely not backing down in the face of difficulties, maintaining courage, steadfast in setting goals with higher determination, greater efforts, more drastic and effective actions; Taking internal forces as basic, strategic, long-term, decisive, external forces as important, breakthrough; promote the spirit of solidarity, self-reliance, and self-reliance, considering difficulties and challenges as motivation to strive for improvement; Focus on removing difficulties, promoting production and business, creating jobs and livelihoods for people.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested leaders of ministries, departments, branches, and provinces to firmly grasp developments in the domestic and international situation; improve analysis and forecasting capacity; mobilize and effectively use all resources; harmoniously and closely combine internal and external resources, between central and local resources, between national strength and the strength of the times; Promote decentralization, decentralization, resource allocation, improve enforcement capacity associated with increased inspection and supervision; strengthen solidarity and unity; maintain discipline and administrative discipline; promptly overcome limitations in policy responses of some agencies and units; maintain the correct principles of action, and at the same time, base on practical developments to be proactive, flexible and creative in direction and administration; promptly remove bottlenecks, difficulties and obstacles; Proactively resolve issues within authority, without relying on reliance, and promptly propose and recommend issues beyond authority. In all cases, political and social stability must be ensured; strengthen national defense and security; Strengthen foreign affairs, international integration and promote information, communication, prevent and combat negative corruption, and create social consensus.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said that without high determination, great efforts, and drastic actions, the implementation of electronic invoices in the petroleum business would hardly reach 99,6% as currently; or after many years of delay, the construction of the 500 kV power transmission line circuit 3 of Quang Trach - Pho Noi will be completed at the end of this June after just over half a year.
Regarding the main tasks and solutions in the coming time, emphasizing striving to achieve the growth target of 6,5% in 2024, the Prime Minister requested to implement "5 determinations", "5 guarantees" and "5 promote". In particular, upholding the spirit of "5 determinations" includes: Determined to overcome all difficulties and overcome all challenges; Determined to do it, not saying no, not saying it's difficult, not saying yes but not doing it; Do not be subjective, negligent, or lose vigilance with the motto "don't be arrogant in winning, don't be discouraged in defeat"; Determined to protect officials who dare to think and act for the common good; Think truthfully, speak truthfully, act truthfully, be truly effective; Determined to improve the business investment environment, remove difficulties, promote production and business for businesses, ensuring people and businesses truly enjoy; Determined to strive the highest to achieve the best results in 2024.
According to the Prime Minister, the "5 guarantees" that must be implemented well are: Ensuring synchronous, drastic and effective implementation of tasks and solutions according to the Conclusions of the Central Committee, the Politburo, key leaders, and Resolutions. decisions of the National Assembly and the Government; ensuring macroeconomic stability, major economic balances and inflation control; ensuring healthy, open and transparent development of all types of markets such as real estate market, capital market...; ensure full conditions to implement the new salary regime from July 1, 7; ensure social security, security, safety, and people's safety; Strengthen prevention and combat of corruption, negativity and waste; Firmly protect independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
Along with that, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh also requested to focus on implementing "5 thrusts" which are: Promoting economic growth in all fields, including continuing to renew traditional growth drivers and promoting economic growth. promote new growth drivers; Promote economic transformation towards green transformation, development of digital economy, circular economy, knowledge economy, sharing economy and emerging industries and fields. Promote mobilization of all social resources into development investment; Resolve difficulties and obstacles, facilitate production and business, create jobs and livelihoods for people; Do not create additional barriers for people and businesses; Handle and resolve long-standing problems and projects. Promote 3 strategic breakthroughs, on institutional improvement; develop a synchronous and modern infrastructure system; Developing human resources to serve development in the new era. Promote foreign affairs activities, international integration, consolidate and enhance Vietnam's position and reputation in the international arena; Urgently concretize and effectively exploit international treaties and agreements of senior leaders. Promote the application of science and technology; innovation and entrepreneurship; Promote national digital transformation, effectively deploy Project 06 and the National Data Center.
Assigning specific tasks to each ministry, sector and locality, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested and trusted that ministries, sectors and localities firmly grasp the situation and respond promptly; solidarity, consensus; Actively and proactively solve tasks according to functions, tasks and authority; Drastically and effectively operating, closely coordinating... successfully implementing the proposed tasks./.
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