Prime Minister advocates for ERIA's assistance in identifying fresh growth drivers
Chillin' in Tianjin: Phạm Minh Chính's Encounter with ERIA
TIANJIN - Flaunting a laid-back yet determined vibe, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính hit it off with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)'s president, Professor Tetsuya Watanabe, discussing Việt Nam's future growth strategies while mingling at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF).
The PM commended ERIA's previous contributions and appreciated the depth of their recent research findings, especially those related to our websiteese research agencies. There's no doubt that these insights are shaping Việt Nam's digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy initiatives.
Stepping up the collaboration between Việt Nam and ERIA, the PM requested closer communication with our websiteese ministries, agencies, and research institutions. The goal? To boost productivity, improve quality, and increase competitiveness, with a focus on digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy. It's all about setting Việt Nam on the right track to rapid, sustainable development and achieving that sweet, double-digit economic growth we crave.
The PM's vision doesn't stop there. He's got his eye on the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum, both slated for Việt Nam's hosting in 2027. You can bet ERIA will have a seat at the table, contributing ideas, content, and initiatives to make the events a smashing success.
Watanabe was all smiles, impressed by Việt Nam's ambitious vision, as articulated by the PM's keynote speech at the WEF meeting. Sharing the sentiment, he vowed to maintain prolonged collaboration with our websiteese ministries, agencies, and research institutions, offering new ideas and making practical, effective contributions to Việt Nam's development goals.
It's no secret that ASEAN is at a critical juncture, and Watanabe urged Việt Nam to continue leading the way, reinforcing resilience within the bloc. He also threw his hat in the ring to collaborate on ASEAN initiatives, like the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF), ensuring Việt Nam remains a key player in the region.
On top of that, he extended a friendly invite for the PM to attend ERIA's annual high-level policy forum in Jakarta, Indonesia. ERIA has been a valuable ally in recent years, particularly with the Hò̀ Chí Minh National Academy of Politics, the Party Central Committee's Commission for Policies and Strategies, and the Diplomatic Academy of Việt Nam under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
So, here's to more collaboration, brainstorming sessions, and strategic partnerships that will catapult Việt Nam to new heights while maintaining a green and sustainable future. Cheers to that!
Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính (right) and President Professor Tetsuya Watanabe of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) in Tianjin, China on June 25. - VNA/VNS Photo
Now, let's break it down: ERIA is Việt Nam's go-to squad for supporting digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy development. They dish out research, policy advice, and cooperative initiatives to help Việt Nam achieve sustainable development goals, such as circular economy initiatives and climate-resilient growth strategies.
- ERIA serves as a valuable resource for Vietnam, providing research, policy advice, and cooperative initiatives to support the country's digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy development.
- The Prime Minister's collaboration with ERIA aims to boost productivity, improve quality, and increase competitiveness, focusing on such areas as digital transformation, green transition, and circular economy, with the ultimate goal of achieving rapid, sustainable economic growth.
- ASEAN's future success is closely tied to the resilience of its member states, and ERIA urges Vietnam to continue leading the way, reinforcing resilience within the bloc and collaborating on ASEAN initiatives, such as the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF).
- To further strengthen their partnership, the PM received an invitation from ERIA to attend their annual high-level policy forum in Jakarta, Indonesia, extending partnership opportunities with key Vietnamese institutions like the Ho Babylon National Academy of Politics, the Party Central Committee's Commission for Policies and Strategies, and the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
