Tan Cang - Cai Mep Terminal in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province (Photo: VNA)

In an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in Laos, Hue hailed the recent issuance of the resolution, which views science, technology, and innovation as a decisive factor of national development and also a prerequisite for Vietnam to grow strong and prosperous in the new era – that of the nation's rise.

He said science – technology is a spearhead sector—a benchmark for all developing nations, and that Vietnam is actively shaping its own path in this field.

Hue highlighted Vietnam’s prominent economic achievements in 2024, including its GDP expanding by 7.09%. He said that this growth helped elevate the national economy’s scale to over 11.5 quadrillion VND (over 449 billion USD) and the per capita GDP to 4,700 USD per year, up 377 USD from 2023.

He attributed these results to the clear-sighted leadership by the Party and State, along with the solidarity and support of the entire people.

According to the entrepreneur, Vietnam has never achieved such impressive import – export figures like it did in 2024, with the total trade turnover hitting a new record of nearly 800 billion USD, up 15.4% year-on-year. Notably, exports reached 405.53 billion USD, up 14.3% and more than twice the target. This became one of the main drivers of economic growth last year.

He also mentioned the Party and State’s policy to streamline the political system, stressing that Vietnam needs to take rational measures to continue effectively using its human resources following the streamlining while also implementing policies that encourage them to keep contributing to the nation’s economic development./.