NA scrutinise reports on socio-economic performance
Lawmakers spent the entire May 25 and the morning of May 26 to scrutinise the Government’s reports on socio-economic and State budget performance in 2017 and the first months of 2018.
Hanoi, (VNA) – Lawmakers spent the entire May 25 andthe morning of May 26 to scrutinise the Government’s reports on socio-economicand State budget performance in 2🌊017 and the first months of 2018 during the on-going5th session of the 14th National Assembly.
The NA deputies shared the assessment that the economicpanorama in 2017 and early 2018 is bright with impressive indicators, includinga GDP growth of 6.81 percent and 12 out of 13 socio-economic targets met orsurpassed. The GDP continued to maintain a high growth rate in the firstquarter this year with a decade-high of 7.38 percent. They also took note of the stable expansion industrialproduction and good growth in the indicators on finance, monetary, developmentinvestment, services, tourism and import-export. Many deputies hailed the Government’s efforts that helpedraise the country’s position in world rankings on business environment,competitiveness and innovation, saying that the outcomes strengthen voters andthe people’s trust. The deputies also pointed out shortcomings and outstandingproblems and proposed recommendations on how to address them for sustainabledevelopment. In the afternoon of May 26, the NA listened to a draftresolution on addressing several arising issues in State budget execution in2017 and State budget estimates in 2018. The NA’s Committee for Financial and Budgetary Affairs alsopresented its report evaluating the draft resolution. Following the presentation, lawmakers would discuss thedraft resolution and the evaluation report. -VNA
Socio-economic issues are high on the agenda of the National Assembly (NA) on May 25 and 26, which are important discussions part of the ongoing fifth session of the 14th-tenure parliament.
Some lawmakers described economic growth in 2017 and the first months of 2018 as impressive and applauded the Government’s efforts to achieve that outcome while discussing socio-economic issues on May 25.
Lawmakers suggested the government renew management methods to ensure State budget collection and socio-economic development on the sidelines of the fifth session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on May 25.
The quality of Vietnam’s economic growth in 2011-2017 has improved in many aspects with high expansion of gross domestic product (GDP) and increasing labour productivity and incremental capital output ratio (ICOR).
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
An overview of the National Assembly(Photo: VNA)
