The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on October 11 looked into opinions that the public submitted to the upcoming second session of the 15th parliament, together with some other issues.
A view of the NA Standing Committee's fourth session that opens on October 11 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) –The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on October 11 looked into opinionsthat the public submitted to the upcoming second session of the 15th parliament, together with some other issues.
Speaking at the NAStanding Committee’s fourth session, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF)Central Committee Do Van Chien said voters and people highly value the directions made by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the 15th NA’s first session in July.
However, Chien noted, theystill voiced concerns about adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Do Van Chien delivers a report on public opinions on October 11 (Photo: VNA)
The Presidium of the VFFCentral Committee put forth six proposals, including handling the vaccinestrategy; increasing investment in the grassroots healthcare system andpreventive medicine; thoroughly dealing with social security issues, labour,employment, social psychology, bringing up and education of orphans, andsupport for vulnerable groups; and listing medical equipment and biologicals fortesting among the commodities subject to the State's management of prices.
Voters and peoplesupported the policy of delaying wage increases amid major impacts of thepandemic but called on the Party and State to raise pensions for those whoretired before 1995.
They held that the Partyand State should consider policies for assisting and encouraging frontlineforces in the pandemic combat, according to Chien./.
Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia met voters in the southern province of Tay Ninh on October 8, ahead of the second session of the 15th National Assembly.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue met voters in Tien Lang district, the northern city of Hai Phong via videoconference on October 9, ahead of the second session of the 15th legislature.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on October 9 met voters in Hanoi’s districts of Ba Dinh, Dong Da and Hai Ba Trung, both online and offline, in preparation for the second session of the 15th National Assembly.
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.
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.
A view of the NA Standing Committee's fourth session that opens on October 11 (Photo: VNA) 
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Do Van Chien delivers a report on public opinions on October 11 (Photo: VNA) 
