Top legislator examines implementation of NA resolutions in Hanoi
Politburo member and Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue had a working session with the Hanoi Party Committee’s Standing Board on July 25 to look into the implementation of some resolutions of the NA.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue addresses the meeting with the Hanoi Party Committee’s Standing Board on July 25. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Politburo memberand Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue had a working sessionwith the Hanoi Party Committee’s Standing Board on July 25 to look into theimplementation of some resolutions of the NA.
The event focused on the NA’s resolutionon socio-economic recovery and development of localities, Resolution No 97/2019/QH14on piloting the urban administration model in Hanoi, and Resolution No 115/2020/QH14on piloting some specific financial - budgetary mechanisms and policies forHanoi.
The building of the draft revised Law onthe Capital also came under consideration.
In his remarks, Chairman Hue held that amidthe world’s economic fluctuations and intertwined advantages and difficulties inVietnam, Hanoi has strived to fruitfully carry out the resolution of the 13th National Party Congress, the resolution of the 17th municipal PartyCongress, along with specialised resolutions of the Party Central Committee,the NA, the Government and the city, thus obtaining relatively comprehensiveand important results.
He demanded that in the time ahead, Hanoi continue making mid-term review oftask performance to achieve faster development, consider the capabilities offulfilling socio-economic development targets for the entire tenure, press onwith public investment, and clarify causes of the decline in the city’s overallcapacity compared to the national average.
Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh reported that thelocal economy has been recovering strongly after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The average growth in 2021 and 2022 was1.12-fold and in the first half of 2023 about 1.3-fold higher than the country’soverall economic expansion. The State budget revenue topped 656 trillion VND (27.7billion USD) during 2021 and 2022, equivalent to 119.9% of the target.
However, there remain some shortcomingsand problems, he admitted, elaborating that during H1, the foreign tradeturnover decreased, industrial production and total retail sales of goods andconsumer service revenue rose at slower paces than in a year earlier, thenumber of businesses resuming activities fell, but those suspending operations increased./.
Farmers in many cooperatives in the capital city of Hanoi have used unmanned aerial vehicles in pesticide spraying, fertilising and rice planting to reduce costs and maximise profits.
Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Tran Sy Thanh has issued a directive on continuing to drastically implement tasks and measures to remove difficulties for production and business activities.
Hanoi’s Department of Education and Training has collaborated with departments and agencies to rebuild the school planning network and reassess projects that did not meet requirements in order to reclaim land funds and utilise them for school construction.
Agricultural and rural tourism is currently considered one of the types that can help increase the length of stay and experience for visitors to Hanoi capital city.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
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.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue addresses the meeting with the Hanoi Party Committee’s Standing Board on July 25. (Photo: VNA) 
