Parliamentarians at the NA building in Hanoi on May 28 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 14th National Assembly (NA) held the last online workingday, which is also the eighth day of its ongoing ninth session, on May 28.
In themorning, on behalf of the Prime Minister, Minister-Chairman of the Government’sCommittee on Ethnic Minority Affairs Do Van Chien submitted the draft nationaltarget programme on socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainousareas for 2021-2030.
Chairman ofthe NA’s Council for Ethnic Affairs Ha Ngoc Chien later presented averification report on this submission.
After that,Chairman of the parliament’s Committee for Economic Affairs Vu Hong Thanhdelivered the NA Standing Committee’s report on revisions to the draft law on investmentunder the public-private partnership (PPP), about which discussion followed.
Minister ofPlanning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung clarified some relevant issues thatattracted deputies’ attention.
In theafternoon, Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung, authorised by the PM, submitted aproposal for the NA’s approval of the 2018 state budget balance, on which anaudit report was later presented by Auditor General Ho Duc Phoc.
Lawmakers alsolistened to a verification report on the 2018 State budget balance delivered byChairman of the NA’s Committee for Financial and Budgetary Affairs Nguyen DucHai.
Then,Chairman of the NA’s Committee for Science, Technology and Environment PhanXuan Dung read the NA Standing Committee’s report on amendments to the lawrevising and supplementing some articles of the law on natural disasterprevention and control and the law on dykes.
Several debatableissues of this bill were scrutinised by legislators. Minister of Agriculture andRural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong also gave opinions in response to theirconcern.
Later, NAVice Chairman Phuong Quoc Hien delivered a speech concluding online activitiesof the ninth session, which he said were very successful and showed the reform and flexibility of the legislature’s activities.
Deputies arescheduled to gather at the NA building in Hanoi from June 8 to 18 to consider andvote on many important matters./.
The law and ordinance building programme for 2021 and revisions to this year’s law and ordinance building programme were debated on the morning of May 22 as part of the ongoing ninth session of the 14th National Assembly (NA).
The ninth session of the 14th National Assembly on May 23 morning will have an online discussion on the pilot of the urban administration model in central Da Nang city.
The May 27 debate at the National Assembly about the implementation of laws and policies on children protection has attracted great attention of the public in Hanoi.
National Assembly (NA) deputies heard a proposal and a verification report on the national target programme on socio-economic development in ethnic minority-inhabited and mountainous areas for 2021-2030, during the on-going ninth session of the 14th NA on the morning of May 28.
The 14th National Assembly discussed the draft Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and Dykes Law during an online ninth session in Hanoi on May 28.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
Parliamentarians at the NA building in Hanoi on May 28 (Photo: VNA) 
