An overview of the 15th National Assembly Standing Committee's 21st session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The 15th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convenedits 21st session in Hanoi on March 15 under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong DinhHue.
Hue said that during the session, which will conclude onMarch 20, the NA Standing Committee will prepare important contents for thelegislature’s 5th plenary session.
Specifically, the NA Standing Committee will give opinions onthe draft Price Law (amended), the draft Law on Bidding (amended), and thedraft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on PublicSecurity, the draft Law on Water Resources (revised), the draft Law on theManagement and Protection of Defencee Works and Military Zones, and the Law onHousing (revised); and comments on the explanation, acquisition and amendment ofthe draft revised Cooperative Law.
Full-time lawmakers will comment on a proposal to include the draftLaw on Citizenship Identity (amended) and the draft revised Law on CreditInstitutions in the 2023 Law and Ordinance Building Programme.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the session (Photo: VNA)
Regarding socio-economic issues, the NA Standing Committeewill discuss the adjustment of investment in Ka Pet reservoir project in HamThuan Nam district in the south central province of Binh Thuan.
It will consider the legislature's report on the people's aspiration workin March, and consider and approve the appointment of ambassadors of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam abroad.
A question and answer session will be held on March 20 andbroadcast live on TV and radio channels. The Chief Justice of the Supreme People'sCourt and the Prosecutor General of the Supreme People's Procuracy will takethe floor to answer questions, while the Minister of Public Security, and the Minister of Justice, and the Government Inspector General will give explanations on relatedissues.
After the opening session, under the chair of NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai,the NA Standing Committee discussed a number of major issues with differentopinions of the draft revised Law on Price./.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, and Nguyen Xuan Thang, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA), co-chaired a seminar contributing ideas to the draft Land Law (amended) in Hanoi on March 4.
The collection of public opinions on the draft revised Land Law has received warm response from the public, with many looking into specific articles and contents of the draft law., National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue noted while chairing a working session on the work in Hanoi on March 9.
The 15th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will convene its 21st session in Hanoi on March 15 to scrutinise a number of draft laws, according to the NA Office.
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.
An overview of the 15th National Assembly Standing Committee's 21st session (Photo: VNA) 
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the session (Photo: VNA) 
