Lawmakers to discuss draft revised Law on State Budget
Also on the day, legislators will also discuss draft laws on mutual legal assistance in criminal and civil matters, a draft law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Civil Procedure Code, the Law on Administrative Procedure, the Juvenile Justice Law, the Law on Bankruptcy, and the Law on Mediation and Dialogue at Court.
An overview of the National Assembly's discussion on May 24. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly continues its ongoing 9th session on May 26 by debating several bills, including the draft Law on State Budget (revised).
The draft revised law includes seven chapters and 76 articles, covering rules on budget planning, implementation, auditing, finalisation, transparency, and oversight. It also details the responsibilities and powers of agencies, organisations, units, and individuals involved in the State budgeting process.
Key changes include reducing the classification of local authorities from three groups to two, while increasing the permitted debt limits for local administrations. The draft also introduces a principle prioritising budget allocation for science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
It allows certain expenditures to be funded from both public investment and regular spending sources, raises standby fund allocations from 2% to 5%, and expands the scope of spending from the standby funds to include emergency diplomatic activities, national reserves, and loss-sharing in public-private partnership (PPP) projects.
A new article outlines the Prime Minister’s powers and responsibilities in overseeing state revenues and expenditures. The draft also proposes a revised framework for dividing value-added tax (VAT) revenues, after VAT refunds are deducted, 70% would go to the central budget and 30% to local budgets.
🥂 Also on the day, legislators will also discuss draft laws on mutual legal assistance in criminal and civil matters, a draft law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Civil Procedure Code, the Law on Administrative Procedure, the Juvenile Justice Law, the Law on Bankruptcy, and the Law on Mediation and Dialogue at Court./.
The Ministry of Public Security has called for strong legal sanctions to prevent a black market for personal data, warning that treating such information as a commodity could fuel widespread cybercrime.
Lawmakers are examining a draft resolution on piloting several mechanisms and policies to accelerate the construction of the affordable houses while creating more favourable investment conditions for private enterprises entering the segment.
NA deputies review a proposal and evaluation report on the Draft Resolution on the universalisation of preschool education for children aged 3 to 5, as well as the Draft Resolution on tuition waivers and support in the national education system on May 22
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
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.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
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.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
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.
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.
