The 16th Party Congress of the northern port city of Hai Phong for the 2020-2025 tenure kicked off on October 14 with the participation of 350 official delegates.

COVID-19 control, economic performance, and the safeguarding of Vietnam’s sovereignty were among the issues Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc highlighted during a meeting with voters in the northern port city of Hai Phong on October 13.

VOV.VN - At least three people have died whilst other workers remain missing following a landslide at the Rao Trang 3 hydropower plant area in the central province of Thua Thien Hue, with hundreds of soldiers and specialised vehicles being mobilised as efforts get underway to rescue victims.

Having absolute loyalty to the Party and close attachment to the people is the essence of and a source of strength for the People’s Public Security force to successfully fulfil its task of protecting the Party, the State and the people, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued an urgent telegram requiring that ministries, sectors, and localities focus resources on dealing with the consequences of floods and heavy rain, and coping with, storm Nangka, the seventh storm this year, and tropical depressions.

Hanoi recorded considerable achievements during the five years of implementing the resolution of the 16th municipal Party Congress for the 2015-2020 tenure.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has highlighted the important role of mass mobilisation and the contributions of role models in the “Effective Mass Mobilisation” movement in the country's achievements, especially in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, making Vietnam a bright spot in the field.

VOV.VN - The Party and State define agriculture, farmers and rural areas as a significant part of the national industrialisation, modernisation as well as construction and defence, and an important motivation for socio-economic development, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stated.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc voiced his hope that Israel will assist Vietnam in innovation and start-up facilitation during a reception for Israeli Ambassador Nadav Eshcar in Hanoi on October 7.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently approved a public service workforce plan for 2021.