The National Assembly passed a resolution approving the State budget balance in 2016 and another on the NA’s supervision programme for 2019 during its sitting in the morning of June 12.
The National Assembly passed a resolution approving the State budget balance in 2016 and another on the NA’s supervision programme for 2019 during its sitting in the morning of June 12 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly passed a resolutionapproving the State budget balance in 2016 and another on the NA’s supervisionprogramme for 2019 during its sitting in the morning of June 12.
Under the NA resolution approving the State budget balance in 2016,total budget revenues stood at 1,407,572 billion VND, and total spending at1,574,448 billion VND, translated into overspending of 248,728 billion VND,equal to 5.52 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The overspending wasfinanced by domestic loans (197,165 billion VND) and foreign loans (51,563billion VND).
The resolution on the NA’s supervision programme for 2019 said at the 7th session, the NA will consider the Government’s supplementary report on socio-economicperformance and state budget implementation in 2018 and the first months of2019.
The NA will also examine the NA Standing Committee’s reports on theimplementation of supervision proposals of NA committees, NA deputy delegationsand NA deputies (if any), and on the supervision of the settlement of voters’petitions sent to the 6th NA session.
The NA’s 7th session will also conduct supervision of theimplementation of policies and laws on land planning, management and use inurban areas since the 2013 Land Law took effect to the end of 2018.
At the 8th session, the NA will scrutinize reports on theperformance in 2019 of the NA Standing Committee, the NA Ethnic Council andother NA committees, the Government, the Supreme People’s Court, the SupremePeople’s Procuracy, and the State Audit. The NA will also look into theGovernment’s report on the implementation of socio-economic development plansand State budget in 2019, along with socio-economic development plans, Statebudget estimates and State budget allocation plan for 2020.
The NA will examine reports of the Government, the Supreme People’sCourt and the Supreme People’s Procuracy on handling complaints anddenunciations. The Government will also submit reports on the enforcement ofthe Constitution, laws and NA resolutions; performance in fighting corruptionand wastefulness, practicing thrift, controlling crimes, executing judgements,and realising the national goals on gender equality.
Also at the 8th session, the NA will conduct supervision onthe implementation of policies and laws on fire prevention and control in2014-2018.-VNA
The Government and the National Assembly Standing Committee have agreed to ask the legislature to delay the adoption of the draft Law on special administrative-economic units to have more time for research and completion.
The National Assembly has approved a proposal of the NA Standing Committee on postponing the debate and adoption of the draft Law on Special Administrative and Economic Units of Van Don, Bac Van Phong, and Phu Quoc.
The National Assembly on June 11 discussed several draft laws and voted to adjust the NA’s closing session programme under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
The National Assembly passed a resolution approving the State budget balance in 2016 and another on the NA’s supervision programme for 2019 during its sitting in the morning of June 12 (Photo: VNA) 
