Tran Hong Tham, a deputy of southern Can Tho city, speaks at the plenary session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A number of reports and bills were submitted to the ongoing 10th sitting of the 13th National ꦡAssembly (NA) on November 12.
During the day-long plenary session, the deputies approved a draft resolution on investment in the national target programmes from 2016-2020 presented by Deputy Chairman of the NA’s Committee on Financial and Budgetary Affairs Dinh Van Nha.
The draft revised Law on Child Protection, Care and Education submitted by Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Pham Thi Hai Chuyen has been verified.
At the session, 15 deputies gave opinions about the draft Law on Referendum, focusing on such matters as the scope of application, issues on which referenda are needed, eligible voters, the validity of referendum results, and the responsibility of agencies and organisations in holding referenda.
Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Thai Binh submitted the draft Law on Associations, which was verified by Chairman of the NA’s Committee on Legal Affairs Phan Trung Ly.
Regarding the draft Law on professional military personnel and defence workers and officers, legislators spotlighted its name and scope of application; the functions, right and obligations of professional military personnel and defence workers and officers; the recruitment, classification and reshuffle; and policies for the target group.
On November 13, the deputies are scheduled to scrutinise the draft Law on Belief and Religion and the draft revised Law on Child Protection, Care and Education at group discussions in the morning.
The draft Law on amending and supplementing tax-related laws and the draft revised Law on import and export duties will be appraised at the afternoon plenary session.-VNA
The draft revised Law on Child Protection, Care and Education will remove flaws in the existing law and adhere more closely to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, said the drafting board.
National Assembly deputies approved a resolution on the State budget estimate for 2016 and gave their opinions on several draft laws during a plenary session in Hanoi on November 11.
National Assembly deputies on November 12 approved a draft resolution on investment policy for national target programmes for 2016-2020 with 88.26 percent of votes in favour.
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
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.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
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.
Tran Hong Tham, a deputy of southern Can Tho city, speaks at the plenary session (Photo: VNA)
