Lawmakers examine association law, complaints report
The NA Committee for Legal Affairs convened a plenary session in Thua Thien – Hue on Sept. 30 to discuss the draft Law on Associations and examine Government's report on complaint settlement.
The National Assembly (NA) Committee for Legal Affairs convened the 22nd plenary session in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on September 30 to discuss the draft Law on Associations and examine the Government’s report on complaint settlement in 2015.
Deputy Head of the committee Pham Tri Thuc said establishing associations is a fundamental right of citizens, recognised in the country’s first Constitution in 1946 and later in 2013.
Over the past years, social and mass organisations (commonly named “associations”) have developed robustly with various activities. This is a positive manifestation of the social democratisation that promotes the people’s right of mastery in the national development and international integration.
Lawmakers agreed on the necessity of promulgating the law to ensure the public right to establish associations while upholding their active function in social affairs and enhancing State management in the field.
A number of opinions held that the Law on Associations should clearly demonstrate the management responsibilities of ministries and sectors at all levels, simplify administrative procedures for association operations and minimise State subsidy.
Regarding the handling of complaints, Deputy Inspector General Nguyen Duc Hanh reported that after the National Assembly passed the Law on Citizen Reception, the number of complaints and denunciations decreased remarkably in 2015.
Periodic citizen receptions of the Government Inspector General, the Minister and Chairman of the Governmental Office and local authorities have helped reduce the number of citizens travelling to central-level reception centres.
The Government requested ministries, sectors and localities proactively handle public complaints and denunciations and ensure political and social order, as well as address shortcomings in management across the board and promulgate policies to limit complaint cases.
Lawmakers will work until October 3 to examine the draft revised regulation on NA sittings and give opinions on the draft revised Law on Civil Code and the draft Law on Access to Information.-VNA
The Hanoi-based Centre for Citizen Reception has proposed a plan to implement the inspection coordination programme for the more efficient settlement of public complaints and denunciations at the grassroots level.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee held a meeting with relevant agencies in Hanoi on April 9 to review their coordination in supervising the settlement of complaints and denunciations at the grassroots level.
About 100 lawyers and jurists will provide free legal advice to those lodging complaints or denunciations with the Central Citizen Reception Committee’s Office in Hanoi.
Members of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee focused on the draft Law on Associations while open for discussion at the committee’s ongoing 41st sitting on September 24.
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.
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
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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.
Lawmakers at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
