Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Indra Pradana Singawinata, Secretary General of the Asian Productivity Organization. Photo: VOV

He appreciated the role of APO in the development of regional productivity in general and Vietnam in particular.

The Prime Minister asked the APO and the Secretary-General to pay attention to and support Vietnam in building and perfecting the institution; training human resources; focusing on innovation, digital transformation, green transformation, digital economy, circular economy, and climate change response; and strengthening coordination among all levels and international cooperation in these fields.

Highly agreeing with the Prime Minister's suggestions, the APO Secretary General reported on the programs and projects that APO is cooperating with Vietnam. He praised Vietnam's progress, saying that Vietnam has had important foundations to continue to improve productivity and gain more development achievements.