NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the meeting on October 13. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The second sitting of the15th National Assembly is scheduled to last for 17 days, startingOctober 20, heard the NA Standing Committee on October 13.
According to plans, legislators will meet fromOctober 20 to November 1, and then from November 8 to 13, according to Bui VanCuong, NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office.
During the session, the NA will discuss reports onCOVID-19 prevention and control, along with socio-economic and budget issues.
A draft resolution on the organisation of onlinetrials will be submitted to the NA for consideration and approval. Meanwhile, areport on the implementation of the investment protection agreement between Vietnamand the EU will be withdrawn from the meeting’s programme as by the end ofSeptember the deal was yet to come into force.
The legislature is scheduled to vote to adopt twodraft laws and five draft resolutions, and mull over five other bills.
Regarding the voting in the case the meeting wouldbe held both online and in-person, the NA Office has coordinated with theMinistry of Information and Communications, the Ministry of Public Security andother relevant agencies to complete the voting software system.
The NA Standing Committee basically agreed with theplan submitted by the NA General Secretary on holding the second sitting inboth online and in-person formats, with an optional plan for online meeting incase the pandemic situation turns complicated.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue stressed the need toensure the best quality of the meeting even though the duration will beshortened, in order to make the soundest decisions for such a short period oftime.
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has been basicallyput under control, complex issues still remain, he said, noting that greatefforts are needed to reap the highest socio-economic achievements in thefourth quarter of this year.
The legislature will accompany the nation in theseefforts, he pledged. /.
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.
The National Assembly Standing Committee gave opinions on the economic restructuring plan for the 2021-2025 period during its ongoing fourth session in Hanoi on October 12.
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.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the meeting on October 13. (Photo: VNA) 
