Lawmakers review performance of socio-economic development, state budget plans
Full-time lawmakers offered their opinions on the Government’s report and the NA’s Economic and Financial-Budget Committees’ reports on examining the implementation results of socio-economic development and state budget plans for 2022 and the first months of 2023.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)😼 – Full-time lawmakers offered their opinions on the Government’s reportand the NA’s Economic and Financial-Budget Committees’ reports on examining the implementation results of socio-economic development and state budget plans for 2022 and the first months of2023.
Speaking at theevent, Chairman of the NA’s Economic Committee Vu Hong Thanh suggested theGovernment persist in achieving macroeconomicstability, controlling inflation, strengthening the adaptive and resilientcapacity of the financial and banking system, adopt synchronous measures totackle difficulties in the financial, monetary, corporate bond and real estatemarkets. He also proposed directing monetary policies proactively, flexiblyand effectively while combining closely with other fiscal and macroeconomicpolicies, accelerating the disbursement of public investment capital, promotingexports and diversifying export markets.
Concluding theevent, NA Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man said the NA Standing Committee basicallyagreed with the Government’s report.
⛎ He asked theGovernment to clarify the causes of existing shortcomings in socio-economicdevelopment and the responsibility of relevant agencies and individuals.
Man also urged stepping up the disbursement of capital especially for the threenational target programmes, major and important national projects, along withinter-regional connectivity, climate change adaptation and urgent local projects.
According to the NA Vice Chairman, policies should be put in place toensure a balance between supply and demand, and to stabilise commodity prices.A comprehensive review of laws, regulations, decrees, and circulars should alsobe carried out to identify and promptly resolve any issues. The role of theState Audit Office of Vietnam in inspecting and supervising the management and use ofpublic finances and assets should be strengthened.
♓ Man asked the Government to take into accountthe opinions of the NA Standing Committee, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue tocomplete and submit a report to the 15th NA’s fifth session.
According to the Government's report, the country's economic growth in Q1/2023 was estimated at 3.32%, lower than 5.6% set in the Resolution No. 01/NQ-CP. Slowdown was also recorded in industry-construction, exports-imports and FDI attraction./.
National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai on April 18 presided over a meeting with ministries and NA departments on the allocation of the remaining capital for the medium term of 2021-25, which could greatly affect key projects and growth.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a teleconference with representatives of the 63 cities and provinces on April 20 to launch the National Master Plan for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050, contributing to building a strong and prosperous country, and well-being of the people.
The Government convened the regular April meeting under the chair of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 5 to look into the socio-economic situation in April and the first four months of 2023, along with some other important issues.
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.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) 
