THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
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No. 51/2010/QH12
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom – Happiness
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Hanoi, November 08, 2010
 
RESOLUTION
ON THE 2011 SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Pursuant to the 1992 Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, which was amended and supplemented under Resolution No.51/2001/QH10;
Considering the reports of the Government, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuracy, National Assembly agencies, concerned agencies and the comments of National Assembly deputies.
 
RESOLVES:
 
I. ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2010 SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The 2010 socio-economic development plan has been implemented in a circumstance where our country was confronted with many difficulties and challenges brought about by adverse impacts of the global financial crisis and economic recession, natural disasters and epidemics. Yet, with great efforts made by the entire political system, the population and the business community, we have achieved most targets set in the National Assembly's Resolution. Generally, the macro-situation remains stable, the economy recovers fairly fast, the economic growth (GDP) is estimated at 6.7%, the export value is expected to grow 19.1%, three times over the plan; social security and welfare are better taken care of; national defense and security are firmly maintained, social order and safety are ensured; the administrative reforms are further stepped up; external relation activities and international cooperation see many positive results and Vietnam's status in the international arena is raised. The results obtained in 2010 have greatly contributed to the completion of the five-year (2006-2010) socio-economic development plan.
However, the economy still witnesses limitations and weaknesses, which are slow to be redressed. The economic growth is unsustainable; the economic restructuring proceeds slowly; infrastructure remains weak; investment effectiveness is low; trade deficit remains great; budget deficit is high, the danger of high inflation reoccurrence is latent; a number of burning social issues are slow to be tackled; environmental pollution remains serious. The life of a section of population, particularly in deep-lying, remote and ethnic minority regions, remains difficult....

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