NA adopts resolution on 2023 socio-economic development plan
The National Assembly (NA) adopted a resolution on the 2023 socio-economic development plan during its fourth session in Hanoi on November 10, with 93.37% of votes.
An overview of National Assembly's fourth session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) adopted a resolution on the 2023 socio-economic development plan during its fourth session in Hanoi on November 10, with 93.37% of votes.
The resolution sets the overall goal of maintaining macro-economic stability, taming inflation, spurring growth and ensuring major economic balances, while effectively controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and newly-emerging diseases.
Efforts will be focused on building and perfecting institutions and policies, stepping up the fight against corruption, wastefulness and other negative phenomenon, improving personnel quality, intensifying scientific-technological applications, and accelerating administrative reform.
The national GDP is expected to grow about 6.5%, and the country’s GDP per capita is set at some 4,400 USD.
The processing and manufacturing sector is projected to contribute 25.4-25.85% of the GDP. Meanwhile, the average consumer price index (CPI) growth is set at around 4.5%.
About 26.2% of workforce will work in the agricultural sector, and the rate of trained labourers is expected to reach 68%. Meanwhile, the rate of unemployment in the urban area will be below 4%.
The number of poor households is hoped to drop by 1-1.5%, and health insurance is to cover 93.2% of the national population, according to the resolution.
The legislature basically approved tasks and solutions proposed by the Government, the Supreme People’s Court, the Supreme People’s Procuracy, the State Audit Office of Vietnam and NA agencies.
Under the documents, other tasks include concertedly, comprehensively and effectively implementing external affairs and international integration, maintaining a peaceful and stable environment for national development, and raising Vietnam’s position and reputation in the international area.
The NA called for joint efforts to overcome challenges, flexibly and effectively adapt to the domestic and world situation, accelerate recovery and development, and successfully materialise the 2023 socio-economic development plan./.
Lawmakers are scheduled to vote on the law on amendments and supplementations to a number of articles of the Law on Radio Frequencies before debating the draft Law on Civil Defence on November 9, during the ongoing 15th National Assembly (NA)’s fourth session.
Draft revisions to the Law on Radio Frequencies and the Law on Civil Defence were scrutinised by the National Assembly (NA) on November 9, the 17th working day of the 15th parliament’s ongoing fourth session.
The 15th National Assembly (NA) deputies are scheduled to vote on the Law on the Implementation of Democracy at Grassroots Level before discussing the draft Law on Cooperatives (revised) and the draft Law on Protection of Consumer Rights (revised) on November 10, as part of their ongoing fourth session.
The National Assembly passed the Law on the Implementation of Democracy at Grassroots Level, at its ongoing fourth session in Hanoi on November 10 morning.
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.
An overview of National Assembly's fourth session (Photo: VNA) 
