Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and other NA deputies of the northern port city of Hai Phong met with local voters who are workers on January 6.
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue addresses the meeting with workers in Hai Phong city on January 6. (Photo: VNA)
Hai Phong (VNA) – Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Vuong Dinh Hue and otherNA deputies of the northern port city of Hai Phong met with local voters whoare workers on January 6.
Applaudinglocal socio-economic development last year, the top legislator said Hai Phongis a bright spot in the disbursement of public investment, the recovery of tourismand services, and the implementation of social security policies, helpingcreate jobs and improve the life quality of workers.
He stated businesses and workers are at the centre of every decision, notingthat since the first national conference held by the NA Standing Committee inSeptember 2023 to carry out the 15th-tenure NA’s laws andresolutions, the situation has improved much. Issues mentioned voters have beenbasically covered by laws and resolutions released by the parliament.
Describing salary increases as a very difficult issue, he said the Party andState support the building of harmonious, stable, and progressive labourrelations to ensure stable and sustainable development.
In thedigital era, labour relations are diverse. Aside from formal labour, manycompanies hiring out workers have appeared, people can work online, from homeor in a single day, and they can also work for different partners or app-based firms, Hue pointed out, noting that the Employment Law is being amended byrelevant agencies and will be updated with new regulations, including those oninformal labour, labour without contracts, and unemployment insurance.
At the meeting, officials of some NA committees, ministries, and the Vietnam GeneralConfederation of Labour fielded voters’ questions about social housing forworkers in industrial parks, the building of cultural facilities for workers,the preferential tax policy for the companies employing many female personnel,the talent attraction policy, and the training of human resources for marinesectors.
On theoccasion of the New Year, Chairman Hue and Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quangpresented gifts to 200 workers with outstanding performance and those withdisadvantages.
Earlier the same day, Chairman Hue, Deputy PM Quang, Secretary of the Hai Phong municipal Party Committee Le Tien Chau and representatives from ministries and sectors attend a groundbreaking ceremony of the Happy Home project in Hai An district - the largest scale social housing project in the city, providing 4,300 houses/.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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 workers in Hai Phong city on January 6. (Photo: VNA) 
