New cabinet convenes first regular meeting PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc is chairing the Government’s regular meeting in April on May 4-5 in Ha Noi.   The Government’s regular meeting in April, May 4, 2016. The Government will discuss socio-economic performance in April and the first four months of 2016; the settlement of mass fish deaths in the central region; a statement on the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP); a draft resolution on supporting enterprises to become the driving force for economic growth. PM Phuc highlighted the special significance of the meeting following the debut of the new Government with 21 members. Mr. Phuc called on Government members to cooperate to drastically realize the set goals. Right after the new Government was established, a number of problems emerged, including lower economic growth in Q1 at 5.46% (in comparison with  6.12% in Q1, 2015); rising CPI (up 1.33%); serious droughts, saltwater intrusion, and the mass fish deaths in the central region. In addition, corruption, discipline observance as well as administrative barriers still remained complicated. The PM tasked Government members to figure out measures to attain the 6.7% economic growth rate and keep inflation rate at 5%. “The Government honors the business circle and pledges to remove difficulties for business development; regards 2016 as the year of start-up for all walks of life; protects the rights to property ownership and business of people; consolidates stronger market confidence,” he added. PM Phuc also said that the Government would focus on institutional building; tighten administrative laws; and uphold democracy especially for vulnerable groups in society./. VGP