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PM orders clarifying operation of regional, int’l financial centres

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 30 asked competent ministries, sectors, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang city to clearly define the scope and operating model of regional and international financial centres to be established in Vietnam.

Prime Minister urges HCMC to start Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro by November

PM Chính also tasked HCMC with collaborating with relevant ministries and agencies to resolve challenges, facilitating the approval process for the HCMC’s Ring Road No.4 project.

PM calls for drawing lessons from response to typhoon Yagi

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a hybrid conference on September 28 with representatives of 26 northern provinces and centrally-run cities to draw lessons from the response to recent Typhoon Yagi and subsequent rains and floods.

Vietnam champions innovation for peace, development: PM

Vietnam advocates innovation that fosters peace, cooperation and development both globally and regionally, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said.

PM highlights six key roles of new industrial revolution center in HCMC

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inaugurated the Fourth Industrial Revolution Center (C4IR) in HCM City, underscoring its crucial role in aligning with Party directives and contributing to the country's industrial and technological advancements.

PM requests credit package to support flood-stricken people, businesses

The Prime Minister has tasked the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to help families and businesses suffering from the storm, including extending debt payment deadlines, freezing debt, offering unsecured loans, and providing a zero-dong credit package.

Major private enterprises’ pioneering role in socio-economic development

PM Pham Minh Chinh chaired a Government Conference with major private enterprises in Hanoi on September 21 to remove difficulties, promote their pioneering role, proactive engagement in large projects as a way of contributing to development.

PM orders measures to ensure safety of northern dyke systems

On September 12, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that water in many rivers, including Thao, Lo, Cau, Luc Nam, Thai Binh, Hoang Long and Hong (Red) Rivers is receding.

Deputy PM visits Nam Dinh, stresses swift action for post-flood recovery

As heavy rains cause widespread flooding in Nam Dinh, Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha emphasized the need for robust dike protection, swift evacuations, and comprehensive recovery plans.

PM visits flood hit people in Yen Bai province

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made a field trip to northern Yen Bai province, one of the most affected localities by typhoon Yagi and subsequent flash floods and landslides.

PM hosts Japanese multi-industry firm's chairman

The Vietnamese Government leader praised effective investment projects by Mitsui & Co in Vietnam, highlighting their contributions to Vietnam's socio-economic development and relations between the two countries.

PM decides to allocate emergency aid to Yagi-hit provinces

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 9 issued a decision on allocating 100 billion VND (some 4 million USD) from the 2024 central budget reserve to support five provinces affected by typhoon Yagi.

PM calls for swift action in flood-hit Bac Giang province

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Bac Giang province's authorities to balance disaster recovery efforts with maintaining economic activity, especially in industrial zones, as the province is a key industrial hub in northern Vietnam.

PM inspects recovery efforts in typhoon-hit Quang Ninh, Hai Phong

In a working session with the provincial authorities, PM Chinh called for the involvement of the entire political system and social-political organisations, and especially the army, in the recovery work.

PM demands urgent measures to overcome typhoon consequences

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 8 chaired a hybrid conference, urging swift and concerted action to overcome the aftermath of typhoon Yagi, which has devastated northern localities of Vietnam.

VN Prime Minister pushes for $4.03 billion in infrastructure investment bonds

On September 7, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh concluded the government’s regular monthly meeting with a call to action on several key economic and infrastructural issues.

PM calls for robust digital transformation based on two pillars

PM Pham Minh Chinh, who is Chairman of the National Committee for Digital Transformation, has called for robust digital transformation based on two key pillars of internal administrative procedures and public services for citizens and businesses.

Nguyen Hoa Binh assumes role as Permanent Deputy Prime Minister

On August 28, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh officially assigned responsibilities to the Deputy Prime Ministers, designating Mr. Nguyen Hoa Binh as the Permanent Deputy Prime Minister.

PM assigns tasks to newly-appointed Deputy PMs, Ministers

The PM expected that the newly-appointed officials would seriously follow the directions given by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam.

PM chairs Government’s August law-making session

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính chaired a Government monthly law-making session on August 24 to discuss seven draft laws, proposals for law-making, and one report content.