He made the statement while working with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee in Hanoi on the occasion of the Youth Month 2019.

The PM asked youth union organisations to focus on building a generation of young people with sufficient capabilities, qualifications, skills, and spirit to meet the requirements of nation-building and defence in the context of international integration.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (standing) speaks at the working session with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee.

Besides reforming activities to attract more youngsters to the revolutionary movements, especially in disadvantaged areas, the PM suggested arousing aspirations and passion for science and technology among young people.

He ordered the encouragement of young people’s interests by creating more favourable conditions for them to access learning opportunities and develop their working skills.

The Government leader directed local authorities at all levels to pay special attention to job generation and career guidance as well as culture, art, sports, and entertainment activities for youngsters.

He agreed with the committee’s proposal of building a startup centre for youths via social investment while encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship among young people.

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The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union launched a photo contest entitled ‘Challenge For Change’ on March 18, targeting youth union members and youngsters nationwide with a first prize worth up to VND10 million.

 

Vietnamese, Cambodian provinces enhance youth’s cooperation

The Vietnam Youth Federation’s chapter of the southern province of Tay Ninh signed memoranda of understanding on cooperation with the youth federations of Cambodia’s Tboung Khmum and Svay Rieng provinces on March 15.

 

15-year-old Vietnamese lifter brings home three golds, sets three youth world records

15-year-old Vietnamese weightlifter, Do Tu Tung, made a strong start at the 2019 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Youth World Championships, which opened in Las Vegas, USA, on March 8 (local times), bringing home three gold medals and setting three youth world records in the men's 49kg division.

 

Communal youth union leader Tran Danh Hung honored to receive Ly Tu Trong Prize

(BGO) – Celebrating the 88th founding anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) on March 26 (1931-2019), the HCYU Central Committee has just awarded the Ly Tu Trong Prize in 2019 to 72 outstanding youth union officials and members nationwide. Tran Danh Hung (born in 1984), Secretary of the youth union of Xuan Phu commune (Yen Dung district, Bac Giang province) was honored to receive this award. The honor ceremony is scheduled for March 24 in Ha Tinh province.

 

Vietnam, EPGA work to promote golf movement among youths

The Vietnam Golf Association (VGA) and Els Performance Golf Academy (EPGA) - the first international golf academy in Vietnam, on March 11 signed a cooperation agreement towards promoting golf movements among young people in Vietnam. 

 

Source: VNA