NA Standing Committee convenes 23rd session in Hanoi
The 23rd session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee commenced in Hanoi on April 10 to mull over important issues in preparation for the upcoming fifth meeting of the legislature in May.
At the opening ceremony of the 23rd session of the NA Standing Committee (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 23rd session of theNational Assembly (NA) Standing Committee commenced in Hanoi on April 10 tomull over important issues in preparation for the upcoming fifth meeting of thelegislature in May.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, NA ChairwomanNguyen Thi Kim Ngan said the Government proposed adding four bills to theagenda of the 23rd meeting, but it had sent documents for only one bill as of April9.
Chairwoman Ngan asked the Government’s relevantagencies to seriously learn from this mistake. In addition, the NAStanding Committee will not consider two other bills at this session, which arethe draft Law on Population and the project on establishing three specialeconomic-administrative units of Van Don, Bac Van Phong, and Phu Quoc, Ngansaid, explaining that the bill on population needs more adjustment and theproject on establishing three special economic-administrative units must waitfor the adoption of a law on special economic-administrative units.
She concluded that the NAStanding Committee’s 23rd session will give feedback on 8 draft laws,which are the Law on Coast Guards, the draft revised Law on Prevention andCombat of Corruption, Law on Amnesty, Law on Urban Development and Management,Law on Husbandry, Law on Cultivation, Law on Population, and Law on SpecialAdministrative-Economic Units.
They will also give opinions on the programmebuilding law and ordinances in 2019, preparations for the fifth meeting of thelegislature, and reports on the management and use of State capital and propertyin businesses and the equitisation of State-owned enterprises in 2011-2016, andon the practice of thrift and wastefulness prevention in 2017.
♌ Lawmakers will consider the establishment ofadministrative units in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau and theCentral Highlands province of Lam Dong.
The session is scheduledto run until April 17. The same day, the NAStanding Committee gave opinions to the bill on Vietnam Coast Guard, which wasan upgrade of the Ordinance on the Vietnam Coast Guard.-VNA
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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).
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
At the opening ceremony of the 23rd session of the NA Standing Committee (Photo: VNA) 
