Deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) debated four draft documents and their verification reports on important issues of the national economy during the first day of their first extraordinary session on January 4.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (centre) and NA Vice Chairmen at the session. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) debated four draft documents and their verification reports on important issues of the national economy during the first day of their first extraordinary session on January 4.
The documents are on the fiscal and monetary policies to support the socio-economic recovery programme; an investment policy for the eastern wing of the North-South expressway in the 2021-2025 period; amendments and supplements to a number of articles of the Law on Public Investment, the Law on Public-Private Partnership, the Law on Investment, the Biding Law, the Electricity Law, the Enterprise Law, the Law on Special Consumption Tax, and the Law on Enforcement of Civil Judgments; and the piloting of several special policies and mechanisms for the development of Can Tho city.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue addressing the opening of the session. (Photo: VNA)
Under a proposal on a draft resolution on the fiscal and monetary policies to support the socio-economic recovery programme, the Government suggested an additional overspending of the State budget of 240 trillion VND (10.54 billion USD) in two years of 2022-2023, with 102.8 trillion VND in 2022, raising it for the year to 5.08 percent of the GDP, 1.1 percent higher than the estimates approved by the NA.
Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The underlined the need to invest in the construction of the road, elaborating that the system, which plays a significant role in the country’s socio-economic development as well as security and defence, can be considered the most important corridor in the national transport infrastructure network. The eastern wing will have a total length of 2,063km, of which 478km have been put into operation, 829km invested, and 756km yet to be, he noted.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA)
Meanwhile, Minister of and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung highlighted that Can Tho is the centre of the Mekong Delta region, helping connect Vietnam with other countries in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region.
He said that with its location in the middle of the two most dynamic economic-urban corridors in the region – the Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho and the Hau River (An Giang-Can Tho-Soc Trang), Can Tho city plays the role of an important transit centre for road, waterway, railway and aviation transport systems. It is also a locality of strategic importance in defence and security of the whole region.
As scheduled, on January 4 afternoon, the lawmakers will discuss in groups on the draft resolution on the fiscal and monetary policies to support the socio-economic recovery programme./.
The first extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly is scheduled to open via videoconference on January 4, linking with 62 delegations of deputies in centrally-run cities and provinces.
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The 15th National Assembly's first extraordinary session opened in Hanoi on January 4 and was connected via videoconference to 62 delegations of NA deputies in centrally-run provinces and cities, excluding the capital city's delegation who attended the sitting in-person.
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).
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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.
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.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (centre) and NA Vice Chairmen at the session. (Photo: VNA) 
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue addressing the opening of the session. (Photo: VNA) 
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung speaks at the session. (Photo: VNA) 
