Hanoi, May 21 -- Vietnam must develop its materials industry in a green, sustainable and self-reliant direction with international competitiveness, in line with global commitments, while ensuring the highest national interests, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam said at a working session in Hanoi on May 21. Speaking at a meeting with the Party Central Committee's Commission for Policies and Strategies and representatives from relevant ministries and agencies on orientations for developing Vietnam's materials industry, the top leader stressed that the country has natural resources and market demand. Its greatest shortcomings lie in core technologies, deep processing capabilities...