The National Assembly, the 13th tenure, opened its 10th session and the last in 2015, in a live broadcast ceremony at Dien Hong Hall, the National Assembly House, in Hanoi on October 20.
Opening ceremony of 13th NA's 10th session (Source: VNA)
The National Assembly, the 13th tenure, opened its 10th session and the last in 2015, in a live broadcast ceremony at Dien Hong Hall, the National Assembly House, in Hanoi on October 20.
The session, scheduled to last 31 days, will focus on building laws to implement the 2013 Constitution and monitoring, assessing and deciding important socio-economic issues.
In opening the session, National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung stressed that the session has a large workload as the country is accelerating efforts to fulfil the socio-economic development tasks for 2015 and the five-year period from 2011-2015. At the same time, Party organisations at all levels are organising congresses and preparation are being made for the elections of the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils in 2016.
The NA Chairman said the session is expected to examine and pass 18 bills and several resolutions while giving opinions on 8 other draft laws.
Also tabled for scrutiny are the Government’s report on the implementation of socio-economic development and State budget tasks in 2015 and 2011-2015 period; the socio-economic development plans, budget estimates and budget allocation plans for 2016; the socio-economic development plans for 2016-2020, the mid-term plan on public investment for 2016-2020 and the financing plan for 2016-2020.
At this session, the NA will decide the date for the elections of the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils of the 2016-2021 tenure. The NA will also establish the National Electoral Council, elect the Chairman and approve the Vice Chairmen and members of the council.
The NA will elect a General Secretary of the legislative body.
At the opening session, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung presented the Government report on socio-economic situation in 2015 and the socio-economic development plan for 2016.-VNA
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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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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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Opening ceremony of 13th NA's 10th session (Source: VNA)
