This is a crucial session to consider and give opinions on a wide range of issues to be submitted to the NA's 10th sitting – the final of the current term, which will review the 2021–2026 tenure and prepare for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s first general election.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the 48th session of the NA Standing Committee. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🥂 – The 48th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee opened in Hanoi on August 11.
In his opening remarks, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man noted that the meeting takes place as the entire country celebrates the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2). He stressed that this is a crucial session to consider and give opinions on a wide range of issues to be submitted to the NA's 10th sitting – the final of the current term, which will review the 2021–2026 tenure and prepare for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s first general election.
He reiterated the guiding principle that at its coming 10th session, the parliament will only pass the laws that are truly urgent and needed to address economic and social challenges amid the continued streamlining of the State apparatus. The Government is expected to present more than 90 items, including 47 draft laws, but only those qualifying for one-session approval will be considered; others will be left to the 16th NA.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man (Photo: VNA)
At the 48th session, law-making remains the focus of the Standing Committee, which will review 13 draft laws – seven presented for the first time and six revised after discussion at the NA’s 9th sitting. These include key judicial laws such as the Law on Extradition, the Law on Transfer of Persons Serving Prison Sentences, the laws on legal assistance in criminal and civil matters, the revised laws on enforcement of criminal and civil judgements, as well as amendments to the laws on education, higher education, and vocational education.
The committee will also scrutinise two important draft resolutions: one on practicing democracy within agencies of the NA and People’s Councils, and another on budget norms for verifying legal documents.
Regarding the supervisory work, committee members will continue deliberating the results of the supervision over the enforcement of policies and laws on human resources development and use, especially high-quality personnel, to meet socio-economic development needs. Other agenda items include special mechanisms and policies for building Gia Bình International Airport, the number of regional State Audit offices under the State Audit Office, and the July 2025 report on citizen petitions.
If conditions are in place, the committee will also consider several other major draft laws, including the amended laws on the press, population, disease prevention, judicial records, civil aviation, and bankruptcy, along with budget allocation adjustments.
The NA Chairman urged all agencies to prepare documents thoroughly, ensure legislative quality and deadlines, and maintain discipline and sense of responsibility through the end of the term.
Given the large workload and tight schedule, he called for concise and focused reports, along with constructive and solution-oriented discussions to ensure consensus before submission to relevant agencies./.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to convene its 48th session on August 11-13, with August 14-15 set as a backup date, according to the NA Office.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on August 4 attended the 1st Congress of the Party Organisation of Thanh Xuan commune of Can Tho city for the 2025-2030 tenure, underlining the need for the administration to proactively approach the people, ensuring a two-tier local government system that is close to the people with smooth operations.
The signed documents include a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on scientific and technological cooperation, an MoU on copyright and related rights cooperation, and another on strengthening collaboration in renewable energy.
Vietnam’s participation in AMNEX 3 demonstrates its commitment as a member of the ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting (ANCM) and responds to the invitation of the Royal Malaysian Navy, showing support for multilateral international activities hosted by Malaysia.
Since the two countries established their diplomatic ties in 1992, the bilateral relationship has become a model of a very special, effective, and substantive partnership.
Addressing the meeting, Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his pleasure at meeting a large number of Vietnamese living and working in the RoK, acknowledging and appreciating their efforts in contributing to the growing Vietnam–RoK partnership.
He also welcomed the “Vietnam Private Sector Panorama” as a platform for dialogue, awareness-raising, and inspiring a wealth-creation movement, emphasising that it must deliver tangible results.
During a meeting on August 10 in Seoul with 100 representatives from the RoK’s intellectuals, associations, people’s organisations, businesses, and non-governmental organisations operating in Vietnam, Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his gratitude to Korean friendship, economic, cultural associations, universities, research institutes, individuals, and NGOs for their significant contributions to nurturing the Vietnam–RoK relationship.
Party General Secretary To Lam met with Chairman of the Republic of Korea (RoK)–Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul on August 10 as part of his state visit to the RoK.
Vietnam’s Ambassador to Brazil and Bolivia Bui Van Nghi has led an embassy delegation to attend official events marking the 200th anniversary of Bolivia’s Independence Day.
Party General Secretary To Lam met with members of the Vietnam Innovation Network in Korea (VINK) and Vietnamese experts living and working in the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Seoul on August 10 as part of his state visit to the RoK.
In an interview with Korean media on the occasion of Party General Secretary To Lam’s state visit to the RoK, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son affirmed that the visit demonstrates Vietnam’s strong resolve to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the RoK, with the aim of fostering greater political trust, closer strategic coordination, more substantive and comprehensive cooperation, and stronger bonds of friendship between the two countries' people.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who is also a Politburo member and Secretary of the Government Party Committee, attended the 4th Party Congress of the EVN Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure on August 10, directing EVN to ensure power supply to meet the country’s development demands with double-digit growth set for the coming years.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Seongnam Air Base in Seoul on August 10 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10-13.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
