The NA approves the draft law revising and supplementing some articles of the Law on the People’s Public Security Force on June 22. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 21st working day of the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s fifth session tookplace on June 22 under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
In the morning, legislators listened to Le QuangHuy, member of the NA Standing Committee and Chairman of the NA Committee forScience, Technology and Environment, presenting a report on amendmentsto the draft revised Law on Electronic Transactions.
They later voted on the bill, which received supportfrom the majority.
Le Quang Manh, member of the NA StandingCommittee and Chairman of the NA Committee for Finance and Budget,delivered a report on amendments to the draft resolution on the allocation ofcapital for the socio-economic recovery and development programme, theallocation and adjustment of the medium-term public investment plan using thecentral budget in the 2021 - 2025 period, and the allocation of the 2023 investmentplan using the central budget for the national target programmes.
The draft resolution was also approved by theparliament.
Afterthat, NA deputies scrutinised the draft revised Law on Telecommunications atthe plenary discussion. Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen ManhHung gave further information about the issues mentioned by NA deputies.
In the afternoon, Bui Van Cuong, member of the NA Standing Committee,Secretary General of the NA and Chairman of the NA Office, reported on theadjustments of the fifth session’s agenda, which was later approved by themajority of legislators.
Healso delivered a report on amendments to the draft resolutions on theestablishment of the NA’s specialised supervisory delegations for 2024.
TheNA adopted the resolutions, under which a delegation was set up to supervise theimplementation of the NA’s Resolution No 43/2022/QH15, dated January 11, 2022,on fiscal andmonetary policies for helping with the socio-economic recoveryand development programme, along with the NA resolutions on some nationallyimportant projects by the end of 2023; while another was also formed to supervisethe enforcement of polices and laws on the management of the real estate marketand social housing development from 2015 through 2023.
LeTan Toi, member of the NA Standing Committee and Chairman of the NA Committeefor Defence and Security, read a report on amendments to a draft law revisingand supplementing some articles of the Law on the People’s Public SecurityForce.
Thisdraft was approved by the legislature the same day.
Inaddition, lawmakers also discussed the draft revised Law on CitizenIdentification, about which further information was also given by Minister ofPublic Security To Lam./.
With 466 yes votes from the 472 National Assembly (NA) deputies, or 94.33%, the 15th NA adopted the Law on Cooperatives (revised) on June 20 as part of the ongoing fifth session.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man has asked the NA’s Committee for External Relations to improve the efficiency of external affairs in the new situation.
The draft revised Land Law was the centre of disscusion at the 20th working day of the fifth session of the 15th National Assembly in Hanoi on June 21.
With support from the majority of legislators, the National Assembly (NA) approved resolutions on the establishment of its specialised supervisory delegations for 2024 on June 22, during the 15th NA’s ongoing fifth session in Hanoi.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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 NA approves the draft law revising and supplementing some articles of the Law on the People’s Public Security Force on June 22. (Photo: VNA) 
