The 27th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee concluded on September 20 after nine working days to prepare important contents for the NA’s sixth session slated for October.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan concludes the 27th meeting of the NA Standing Committee (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 27th meeting of the National Assembly StandingCommittee concluded on September 20 after nine working days to prepareimportant contents for the NA’s sixth session slated for October.
Closing the meeting, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said that duringthe meeting, the NA Standing Committee gave ideas on nine bills and approved anumber of resolutions on various issues.
She asked the Government and NA committees, as well as the NA GeneralSecretary and other agencies to absorb opinions given at the meeting in orderto complete reports and bills for debate at the NA.
Ngan said that in the next meeting of the NA Standing Committee,scheduled for October 15-17, relevant agencies should send documents to the committeeon time to ensure the quality and progress of discussion at the meeting.
Earlier, the NA Standing Committee approved a resolution on anenvironmental tax list, which aims to raise public awareness of theresponsibilities in environmental protection, while encouraging organisationsand individuals to use environmentally-friendly products.
The committee agreed with the Government’s proposal on adjusting theenvironmental tax rate on some products, including fuel. Specifically, the ratefor petrol was suggested to increase from 3,000 VND per litre to the ceilinglevel of 4,000 VND per litre, while that of diesel oil to be raised from 1,500VND per litre to 2,000 VND per litre, and fuel oil from 900 VND per litre to theceiling rate of 2,000 VND per litre. The tax rate on kerosene was proposed to bepushed up from 300 VND per litre to 1,000 VND per litre.
The resolution also adjusts the tax rate for products that take a morelasting toll on the environment, such as fossil coal, herbicides, anti-termitechemicals, plastic bags, and restricted antiseptics.
The same day, members of the committee also debated the revised Law onTax Management.–VNA
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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.
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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.
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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.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan concludes the 27th meeting of the NA Standing Committee (Photo: VNA) 
