Handling of harmful information needs joint efforts: NA deputies
The removal of harmful information on social networks as a countermeasure requires the involvement of competent agencies as well as the close coordination among State management agencies, legislators have said.
At a working session of the National Assembly (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The removal of harmfulinformation on social networks as a countermeasure requires the involvement ofcompetent agencies as well as the close coordination among State managementagencies, legislators have said.
Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing fourthsession of the 15th National Assembly on October 26, Dang XuanPhuong from the central province of Nghe An noted that some haveused social networks to spread false and harmful information about corruptioncases that are under drastic supervision of the Party and the State.
The move aims to distort guidelines and viewpointsof the Party and the State and the performance of competent agencies, thedeputy said.
People should stay vigilant against such kind ofinformation, Phuong stressed, adding that the Ministry of Information andCommunications (MIC) has given guidance on how to recognise them.
The legislator also emphasised the need to step upthe communication work within the political system through official mediachannels of the Party and the State in the combat.
In this regard, Nguyen Thi Viet Nga from thenorthern province of Hai Duong said MIC and other ministries and agenciestake the main responsibility to minimise bad information, noting that officialpress agencies should also share the task.
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MIC Minister Nguyen Manh Hung is scheduled to fieldquestions on the management of websites and online platforms and the handlingof individuals and organisations that publish distorted, inaccurate informationat a hearing session of the sitting.
Other deputies shared their views on the Government’ssuccess in socio-economic management and the NA’s support to the Government,helping to put decisions and policies into place soon.
The supervision over the implementation of the nationaltarget programmes has contributed to removing roadblocks to disbursement, said Pham Van Thinh from the northern province of Bac Giang.
The deputy also lauded the Government’s roadmap of wagehike for civil servants, saying it should be rolled out soon to encourage themcontribute more to national economic development./.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed a resolution on the national master plan for 2021-2030, with a vision towards 2050, which will be submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval.
The 2022 socio-economic performance, the socio-economic development plan for 2023, the 2022 State budget, the 2023 State budget estimate, public investment plan and allocation of State budget will be the focus of the seventh working day of the 15th National Assembly’s fourth session on October 27.
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.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
At a working session of the National Assembly (Photo: VNA) 
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