Hot issues relating to construction, transport, and culture sectors dominate the second day of the National Assembly’s Q&A session on June 5. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Hot issues relating to construction, transport, andculture sectors dominated the second day of the National Assembly’s Q&Asession on June 5.
Minister of Construction Pham Hong Ha received 49 questions and nine debatesfrom the deputies in the morning.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said that the Government has made concertedefforts in improving state management in construction and urban, contributingto a facelift created to urban areas as well as making property market animportant investment channel for the economy.
As the management work still shows limitations, the top legislator asked theGovernment, the construction ministry and competent ministries and sectors to completelegal frameworks on construction, housing, urban area management, realtybusiness and management of residential buildings.
Specific standards for condominium, condotel, resort villa and officetel shouldbe issued by 2021, she said, adding that the realty market must be restructuredin tandem with the implementation of the National Strategy for HousingDevelopment, ensuring that the property market develops in a stable andsustainable manner.
Afterthat, Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The responded to 44 questions aboutproblems in transport infrastructure; the management of transportationactivities; driver training and driving licence granting and revocation; themanagement and monitoring of automated toll collection on highways; and theministry’s responsibility in ensuring traffic safety.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung and Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dungjoined the session and explained issues within their remits.
NA Chairwoman Ngan stressed on the important role of the transport system inthe country’s socio-economic development, saying that competent sides shouldoutline rational strategies and coordinate to fulfill their entrusted missions.
Later the same day, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thienfielded questions about matters in the management of arts and exhibitionactivities, the prevention of superstition, the management of revenue fromspiritual tourism and relic sites, and the management and development oftourism services.
On June 6, the NA will continue its Q&A session on culture, sports andtourism in the morning. In the afternoon, the deputies will hear reports on draftrevised securities law and civil self-defence and militia forces’ law, anddiscuss those drafts in groups.-VNA
The draft revised law on public investment was at the focus of attention at the National Assembly during the morning of May 28, the 7th working day of the NA’s 7th session.
The National Assembly will spend the entire day on May 30 to discuss the Government’s supplementary report on socio-economic and State budget performance in 2018 and early months of 2019.
The question-and-answer session of the 14th National Assembly’s seventh sitting began on June 4 and was broadcast live on Vietnam Television, Radio the Voice of Vietnam and the NA’s television channel.
The National Assembly continues the question-and-answer (Q&A) session on June 5 with the ministers of construction, transport, and culture, sports and tourism answering queries about issues within their remit.
Competitiveness of Vietnam's tourism industry and solutions to make it a key economic sector of the country was the main focus of the question-and-answer (Q&A) session with the minister of culture, sports and tourism on June 5 during the 14 National Assembly’s ongoing 7th session.
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.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Hot issues relating to construction, transport, and culture sectors dominate the second day of the National Assembly’s Q&A session on June 5. (Photo: VNA) 
