Representatives from organisations as well as experts and scientists gave their opinions on the draft Land Law (revised) during a conference held in Hanoi on February 21.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha (standing) addresses the conference (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi(VNA) – Representatives from organisations as well as experts and scientists gavetheir opinions on the draft Land Law (revised) during a conference held inHanoi on February 21.
Speaking at the event,Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment TranHong Ha underlined the significance of the adjustments and supplementations tothe Land Law.
He stressed that thelaw, covering all socio-economic aspects and all people, is a fundamental lawfor the State management over land. Proper land-related policies will not onlycreate a stable and transparent environment and unleash land potential,but also contribute to ensuring security-defence, socio-politicalstability, protecting the environment, and sustainably promoting legitimaterights of the people, he said.
An overview of the conference (Photo: VNA)
President of the VietnamUnion of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) Phan Xuan Dung said that thecollecting of ideas to the law aims to promote people’s right to mastery,optimising the brainpower of people from all walks of life, creating consensusamong the community in completing the bill, and improving public awareness ofthe work.
Prof. Dr. Phan TrungLy, former Chairman of the National Assembly’s Law Committee said it is crucial todesign strict regulations to fix all legal loopholes, putting an end to the exploitationof land values serving the interests of certain individuals or interest groups, and preventingpolicy corruption and the abuse of land policies, he said.
Ngo Sach Thuc, formerVice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee saidthat the bill should clarify whether contractors are allowed to negotiate with peopleholding the land use right in the compensation and switching of land-usepurposes during urban and commercial housing projects.
Thuc held that it isnecessary to stick to the regulation of implementing land allocation and landlease mainly through the auction of land use rights and bidding in projects usingland as stated in the Resolution No.18-NQ/TW issued on June 16, 2022 by theParty Central Committee.
Participants gavetheir opinions on a wide range of issues, including the rights andresponsibility of the State and citizens to land; the rights and obligations ofland users; land planning and land use plans; and regulations on land reclamation and requisition./.
The draft revised laws on land, money laundering fight, and cooperatives and a bill on civil defence are under consideration at the ongoing fourth session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) on November 1.
Legislators have agreed to gather public opinion on the draft revised Land Law from January 3 to March 15 next year at the 18th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
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Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
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Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha (standing) addresses the conference (Photo: VNA) 
An overview of the conference (Photo: VNA) 
