Lawmakers scrutinise draft revised Land Law on June 21
The National Assembly is scheduled to spend the whole day on June 21 to discuss the draft Land Law (amended) as part of its ongoing fifth plenary session.
At a session of the National Assembly's fifth sitting. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The National Assembly is scheduled to spend the wholeday on June 21 to discuss the draft Land Law (amended) as part of its ongoingfifth plenary session.
The final draft law comprises 16 chapters and 263 articles.Compared to the earlier draft that was publicised to collect public opinions, it has 40 new articles,and sees 13 ones being removed.
After studying the public’s comments and suggestions, the compilation board draft lawrevises the entire content of Article 79 in the direction that the State takes land to implement socio-economic development projects for the benefitof the nation and the society in order to promote land resources, improve theefficiency of land use, develop socio-economic infrastructure in a moderndirection, implement social welfare policies, protect the environment and preservecultural heritages.
It also supplements regulations on decentralisation of authorityto acquire land to district-level People's Committees, regardless of whetherland users are organisations or individuals, except for the case of land taking for national defence and security.
The draft stipulates in details principles to decide land prices./.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
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At a session of the National Assembly's fifth sitting. (Photo: VNA) 
