A view of a meeting of the National Assembly (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 14th National Assembly (NA)passed the resolution on state budget estimates for 2018 on November 13, partof its ongoing fourth session in Hanoi.
Under the resolution, state budget collection in2018 is estimated at nearly 1.319 quadrillion (58.1 billion USD) while statebudget spending is estimated at 1.523 quadrillion VND (67.1 billion USD).
The budget overspending of 204 trillion VND(8.98 billion USD) is equivalent to 3.7 percent of GDP.
After voting on the budget estimate resolution,NA deputies discussed the feasibility study report on a land seizure,compensation, support, and resettlement project for the construction of LongThanh International Airport in southern Dong Nai province.
They gave opinions on compensation andresettlement support mechanisms, resettlement areas, total investment in andthe necessity of special mechanisms for the project, vocational training andsocial welfare for people who have land revoked for the project, environmentalimpacts, and socio-economic and financial effects of the project.
Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The laterprovided more information about some relevant issues mentioned by lawmakers.
Also on November 13, the parliament worked ingroups to scrutinise the draft law on protection of state secrets and the draftlaw on cyber security.
On November 14, a draft resolution on pilotingspecial mechanisms and policies for Ho Chi Minh City is expected to besubmitted to the NA. Deputies will look into this draft resolution and thedraft revised law on national defence. They will also vote on a resolution onthe central budget allocation for 2018 and discuss the investment in somesections of the eastern North-South Expressway for 2017-2020.-VNA
The Government will keep State budget overspending not to exceed 3.5 percent of GDP and less than 178 trillion VND (7.8 billion USD) as set by the National Assembly.
Lawmakers concluded their discussions on socio-economic development and state budget and allocation on Nov 2 after two and a half days, as part of the fourth sitting of the 14th National Assembly.
The Government’s monthly meeting featured discussions on pilot development mechanisms for Ho Chi Minh City, with a plan to be submitted to the National Assembly during its ongoing fourth session for review.
The draft Law on Special Administrative, Economic Units needed to be substantially revised to make it feasible and to fully exploit resources for boosting economic development, according to a verification report from the National Assembly (NA) Law Committee.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
A view of a meeting of the National Assembly (Photo: VNA) 
