Hanoi, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has stressed the need to further raise public awareness and take specific actions against wastefulness, making it as much a part of daily life as eating and drinking.

Addressing the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for Wastefulness Prevention and Control, held online in Hanoi on February 25 with the participation of representatives from 63 provinces and cities across of the country, PM Chinh, who is also the chairman of the committee, underlined that while progress has been made in the fight against wastefulness, significant challenges remain.

He noted progress in refining mechanisms and policies, which has helped settle many issues and unlocking additional resources for t...