The National Assembly Standing Committee began its 25th session on July 11 with discussions on contentious points in the draft law on the Vietnam Coast Guard.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the session (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly Standing Committee beganits 25th session on July 11 with discussions on contentious pointsin the draft law on the Vietnam Coast Guard.
The version tabled for discussion this time has been revised afterdebates at the fifth session of the 14th National Assembly.
Concluding the discussions, NA Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty said most opinionsof the NA Standing Committee agreed to classify the coast guard as part of thearmed forces.
The Standing Committee required further clarification about the tasksand power of the force to prevent overlapping. The relations between the coastguard and other forces such as the navy and the border guard also need to beclarified.
Also in the morning of July 11, the Standing Committee gave opinions ondebatable matters in the draft law on protecting state secrets.
The 25th session of the NA Standing Committee will last threedays, during which three bills – the draft law on the Vietnam Coast Guard, thedraft law on prevention and fight corruption (revised) and the draft law onprotecting state secrets - will be tabled for discussion.
The committee will look into the plans on allocating and using theunused medium-term investment capital from the State budget in 2016-2020, andon allocating medium-term public investment capital to the national target programmeon the East Sea and islands.
Other items on the working agenda include a draft resolution of the NAStanding Committee on the environmental tax list, and a draft decreestipulating some specific mechanisms on investment, finance, budget and decentralizedadministration for the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.
At this session, the NA Standing Committee is also scheduled to considerthe implementation of a number of stipulations in the Investment Law, thePublic Investment Law and the Law on Environmental Protection related toenvironment impact assessment of investment projects.
The committee will consider and decide on the organisation and apparatusof a number of administrative units in Binh Duong, Ha Tinh and Ba Ria-Vung Tauprovinces; and the appointment of ambassadors for the 2018-2021 tenure.-VNA
The operation efficiency of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) during 2011-2016 had yet to match the resources they were holding, according to a report delivered to the National Assembly on May 28.
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 is expected to adopt the draft law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Sports and Physical Training and the bill on Measurement and Map on June 14.
The 14th National Assembly (NA) has issued a resolution on the programme of building laws and ordinances in 2019 and adjustments to 2018’s programme, which was passed during the recent fifth NA session.
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.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the session (Source: VNA) 
