Legislators debate exclusive policies for development of four localities
Legislators are debating the draft resolutions on exclusive policies and mechanisms for the development of Hai Phong city, and Nghe An, Thanh Hoa and Thua Thien-Hue provinces on October 27 morning via videoconference during the second session of the 15th National Assembly.
A corner of Hai Phong city. Legislators are debating the draft resolutions on exclusive policies and mechanisms for the development of Hai Phong, and Nghe An, Thanh Hoa and Thua Thien-Hue on October 27 morning. (Photo: nld.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Legislators are debating the draftresolutions on exclusive policies and mechanisms for the development ofHai Phong city, and Nghe An, Thanh Hoa and Thua Thien-Hue provinces on October 27 morning via videoconference during the second session ofthe 15th National Assembly.
According to the draft resolutions, the central provincesof Nghe An and Thua Thien-Hue will be entitled to receiving loans with totaloutstanding balance not exceeding 40 percent of their budget revenues while thepercentage is 60 percent for the northern city of Hai Phong and the centralprovince of Thanh Hoa.
The resolutions also detail the limit of targetedadditional allocations provided from the State budget to the four localitiesand a number of exclusive policies for them on piloting collection of fees,management of land and forest use, planning management, among others.
They are expected to take effect on January 1, 2022 and willbe valid for five years.
A view of the second session of the 15th National Assembly. (Photo: VNA)
On the afternoon, the lawmakers will discuss theimplementation of social security policies, the management and use of the socialsecurity and health insurance funds in 2020; and the enforcement of Resolution68/2013/QH13 on accelerating the enforcemnt of health insurance laws and policiesin 2019 – 2020.
According to a report by Minister of Labour, Invalids andSocial Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung, more than 137.6 billion VND was allocated fromthe State budget to support voluntary social security holders last year, up 35percent from a year earlier.
By the end of last year, nearly 16.2 million Vietnamesepeople, or 33.5 percent of the workforce, had been covered by social insurance./.
Lawmakers are discussing special policies and mechanisms for the development of the northern city of Hai Phong, and the central provinces of Nghe An, Thanh Hoa and Thua Thien-Hue during the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s second plenary session on October 22.
Lawmakers on October 22 agreed to promulgate a Resolution of the National Assembly (NA) on piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Hai Phong city and Nghe An, Thanh Hoa and Thua Thien-Hue provinces, welcoming breakthrough decisions to create new growth poles for the country and have specific mechanisms and policies to promote not only local but also regional development.
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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.
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.
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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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A corner of Hai Phong city. Legislators are debating the draft resolutions on exclusive policies and mechanisms for the development of Hai Phong, and Nghe An, Thanh Hoa and Thua Thien-Hue on October 27 morning. (Photo: nld.com.vn)
A view of the second session of the 15th National Assembly. (Photo: VNA)
