The 10th sitting of the 14th National Assembly begins on October 20, with discussions held online. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 10th sitting of the 14th NationalAssembly began on October 20, with discussions held online.
Before theopening ceremony, lawmakers devoted one moment of silence to commemorateofficials and soldiers who died during search and rescue missions as well asdead victims of floods. They made donations to support flood victims inresponse to the appeal by Party General Secretary and President Nguyen PhuTrong.
The NA ChairwomanNguyen Thi Kim Ngan presented an opening speech at the opening session, whichwas broadcast live on Radio The Voice of Vietnam, Vietnam Television and theNational Assembly TV channel.
In themorning, the NA heard several important reports, including one delivered byPrime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on the implementation of the socio-economicdevelopment plans for 2020 and 2016-2020, the plan for 2021, and main targetsand solutions for socio-economic development during 2021-2025.
President ofthe Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man introduced asummary of opinions and petitions submitted by voters and people to thelegislature’s 10th sitting.
Head of theNA Standing Committee’s Ombudsman Committee Duong Thanh Binh reported on theNA’s supervision of the settlement of voters’ petitions submitted to thelegislature’s 9th sitting.
In theafternoon, more reports were presented on the NA’s external activities duringthe year Vietnam chaired the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), theimplementation of the State budget in 2020 and the national financial plan for2016-2020, the budget estimates for 2021, the five-year financial plan for2021-2025, and the mid-term public investment plan for 2021-2025.
Minister of Planningand Investment Nguyen Chi Dung reported to the NA on the implementation of theNA’s resolutions on economic restructuring, mid-term public investment plan,and investment in national target programmes during 2016-2020.
On October21, the NA is scheduled to discuss online contentious issues in the draft lawon residency (revised), and the draft border guard law.
The NA’s 10thsitting is scheduled over the course of 19 days in both teleconference andin-person forms. The former convenes from October 20 – 27 while lawmakers willgather at the NA building in downtown Hanoi for plenary meetings from November2 – 17./.
Opening the 10th session of the National Assembly in Hanoi on October 20, Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan asked lawmakers to devise effective measures and orientations to bolster sustainable socio-economic development.
The Government will continue doing its utmost, together with all ministries, sectors, localities, people, and soldiers and under the supervision of the National Assembly (NA), to overcome the impact of floods and storms now hitting the country, while stepping up disaster prevention and control efforts to protect lives and guarantee economic stability and development.
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.
The 10th sitting of the 14th National Assembly begins on October 20, with discussions held online. (Photo: VNA) 
