Agricultural, financial, banking issues in parliament’s focus on June 8
The National Assembly (NA) spent the 13th working day of its third session on asking officials about issues relevant to agriculture and rural development, finance, and banking.
Deputy of Dong Thap province Pham Xuan Hoa raises a question at the NA's plenum on June 8. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The NationalAssembly (NA) spent the 13th working day of its third session on asking officials about issues relevant to agriculture and rural development,finance, and banking.
In the morning, Minister ofAgriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan continued fielding legislators’ questionsabout issues within his remit.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh and Ministerof Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung gave more details on relatedproblems.
After that, Minister of Finance Ho DucPhoc replied to queries about financial matters, on which Minister of Educationand Training Nguyen Kim Son and Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam NguyenThi Hong also provided further explanations.
In the afternoon, Phoc continued hispart.
Hong later answered NAdeputies’ questions about the banking sector, and Minister of ConstructionNguyen Thanh Nghi presented relevant explanations.
The question-and-answer (Q&A) sessionwas broadcast live by Radio the Voice of Vietnam, Vietnam Television, and theNA Television.
The parliament is set to continue theQ&A session on June 9, with a focus on banking and transport issues.Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh will join the related ministersin fielding questions./.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said that it is necessary for the nation to shift from agricultural production to an agricultural economy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Deputy of Dong Thap province Pham Xuan Hoa raises a question at the NA's plenum on June 8. (Photo: VNA) 
