NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the closing ceremony (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🍒 – The fourth session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee concluded in Hanoi on October 18 after six days of working.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said the meeting took place in two phrases from October 3-6 and October 17-18 with agenda completed.
In the first phrase, the committee discussed the preparation for the second session of the 14th legislature, as well as some draft laws and reports for NA submission.
In the second phrase, the committee gave feedback on the Government’s reports on the socio-economic development plans and State budget estimates in 2016 and 2017, the five-year financial scheme and the mid-term public investment plan in 2016-2020, goals and orientations to mobilise and use loans, and manage public debts in 2016-2020.
The committee’s members also talked about a draft law on amendments and supplements to laws on business and investment, and a draft NA resolution on pilot grant of e-visas for foreign visitors to Vietnam.
The top legislator stated that the NA Standing Committee approved the Prime Minister’s proposal to appoint new Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos for the 2016-2020 tenure, and the establishment of a group of female parliamentarians.
The committee suggested the Government further improve the draft law on amendments and supplements to laws on business and investment as it fails to fully follow the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents.
Most deputies also agreed on the necessity of promulgating a resolution on the granting of e-visas for foreigners as a way to promote tourism, investment climate and international cooperation.-VNA
The National Assembly Standing Committee gave feedback on the draft Law on Support for Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) during their fourth working session in Hanoi on October 6.
Some members of the National Assembly’s Finance and Budget Committee has suggested the government increase monthly basic salary by 7 percent to 1.3 million VND (59 USD) in 2017.
The economic growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2016 must be much higher than that of the previous months in order to achieve the target of 6.3-6.5 percent growth in GDP at the year’s end.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the closing ceremony (Photo: VNA)
