Vietnamtourism.org.vn - According to a latest news in philstar.com this morning (a Philippine news and entertainment portal for the Filipino global community), Vietnam was said to be the country on the way to prosperity together with democracy, equity and advancement. Mr Truong Tan Sang – Vietnam President answered written questions that being sent through embassy by them.
The writer talked about great history of Vietnam – the country defeated two of the most powerful armies on the planet and underwent painful reunification after a bloody civil war is one of the most dynamic in Southeast Asia. Emerging from the ruins of war, Vietnam applied socialist-oriented free market reforms starting in the 1980s. Its GDP grew at an annual average of eight percent from 1990 to 1997, and defied the global recession of the 21st century, growing at 6.8 percent last year.
Prosperity is not enough. In a decade or two, according to Truong Tan Sang, he sees a strong Vietnam (he prefers to use Viet Nam) “with a wealthy people… and democracy, equity and advancement.”
Answering written questions that being sent through embassy, Sang said that Vietnam government intended to continue implementing its socio-economic development strategy for 2011 to 2020, focusing on the completion of institutions needed in a market economy, development of human resources “especially quality ones,” and installation of a “unified” infrastructure system.
“It is Viet Nam’s policy to promote economic restructuring, raise the quality of growth and competitiveness, and encourage all sectors to participate in socio-economic development,” Sang explained.
In the near term, he said manufacturing would remain a key sector in the economy. But the country is also giving priority to the development of supporting industries and services particularly in agriculture, finance, information, consultancy, tourism, transportation, trade and logistics.
The writer analysed a lot about Vietnam’s GDP, FDI through years as well as Vietnam tourism and then remarked that “Vietnam is leaving the Philipines behind not only in FDI but also in tourism”
Foreign visitors in Vietnam hit five million last year, way above the 3.52 million in the Philippines. In the first nine months of 2011, 4.31 million foreigners visited Vietnam; their target for the entire year is 3.74 million.
The writer asked Sang what Vietnam were doing to promote Vietnam tourism. He said Vietnam have improved roads and hotels, diversified tourism products, launched tourism promotion programs in many countries and simplified immigration procedures.
Under tourism development plan for 2011 to 2020, Vietnam are focusing on raising the quality of human resource training and tourism services, enhancing communication and promotion, and encouraging investment in tourism infrastructure and support services. Vienam are promoting sustainable tourism development while protecting natural resources and the environment.
Like the rest of the region, Vietnam worries about climate change and food security, and is moving to confront the problems. It has given priority to its agricultural sector, and has become the world’s second largest exporter of rice, with the Philippines among its markets. It is also the world’s largest producer of black pepper and cashew nuts.
Vietnam also worries about energy security, although it has become the third-largest producer of crude oil in Southeast Asia, with a daily output of 400,000 barrels.
Sang said the international community should help developing countries cope with these challenges, not through dole-outs but through technology transfer, human resources training and sharing of experiences.
The country has not been spared from the effects of the global economic downturn, with consumer prices soaring last year. But inflation has stabilized this year, and Hanoi is tightening fiscal policies.
Sang is expected to discuss one of the threats to its economic growth and stability – potential conflict in the South China Sea – during his meeting with President Aquino, apart from the strengthening of bilateral ties.
Mr Sang shows that he is bullish, and rightly about Vietnam’s prospects.
“I have a strong belief in Viet Nam’s bright future for the next 10-20 years,” he said. “Viet Nam will become an industrialized and modern-oriented country… we will continue with the process of comprehensive, strong reform.”
In 10 to 20 years, Sang might even realize his vision of a “strong country, and democracy.”
When reading this news, I also hope about the country Vietnam with bright future - strong country, and democracy
H. Tam
(According to The Philipine Star)
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