The NA approves the Law on Consumer Protection (revised) on June 20. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 15th National Assembly continued the 19th working day of the fifth session in Hanoi on June 20 under the chairof NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
🍃 In the morning plenary session, presided over by NAVice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai, lawmakers listened to Chairman of the NA's Economic Committee Vu Hong Thanh's report on explaining, acquiring contributed ideas, andrevising the draft Law on Cooperatives (amended).
After that, the NA voted to pass the Law on Cooperatives(amended) with 466 voting yes, or 94.33% of the total number of NA deputies. Chairman of the NA’s Committee for Science, Technology and Environment Le Quang Huy presented a report explaining, acquiring, and revisingthe draft Resolution on investment policy of a road project from NationalHighway 27C to provincial road DT.656 in Khanh Hoa province, which will connect withLam Dong and Ninh Thuan provinces. Later, the NA voted to approve theresolution with 471 voting in favour, equivalent to 95.34% of the total number of NA deputies. Then, presided over by NA Vice Chairman Tran QuangPhuong, the lawmakers listened to Chairman of the NA's Committee for NationalDefence and Security Le Tan Toi's report explaining, acquiring opinions, and revising the draft Law on Civil Defence. Later, the NA deputiescast votes on the bill with 469 saying yes, accounting for 94.94% of the totalnumber of NA deputies. Minister of Public Security To Lam, authorised by thePrime Minister, presented a report on the draft Law on forces participating inthe protection of security and order at the grassroots level. Chairman of the NA's Committee for National Defence andSecurity Le Tan Toi presented a report on the verification of the draft law. After that, the lawmakers discussed the bill in groups. In the afternoon, presided over by NA Vice ChairmanNguyen Duc Hai, Chairman of the NA's Committee for Science, Technology, andEnvironment Le Quang Huy presented a report on explaining, acquiring opinions, and revising the draft Law on Consumer Protection(revised). After that, the NA voted to pass the draft law with 463 deputies sayingyes, or 93.72% of the total number of NA deputies. The legislators also discussed the draft Law on WaterResources (revised). The majority of opinions agreed with the need to amend thelaw. They discussed issues including those related to protecting and restoringwater resources; regulation, distribution and exploitation, and use of waterresources; economic tools, policies, and resources for water resources;responsibility for State management of water resources; general planning onexploitation and use of water resources. At the end of the discussion session, Minister of NaturalResources and Environment Dang Quoc Khanh gave a speech explaining andclarifying several issues raised by NA deputies. As planned, on June 21, the NA will hold a plenarysession to discuss the draft Land Law (amended). The session will be televised live on the National Assembly Television Channel./.
The 15th National Assembly entered the 18th working day of the fifth session in Hanoi on June 19 under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, which was televised nationwide.
With 466 yes votes from the 472 National Assembly (NA) deputies, or 94.33%, the 15th NA adopted the Law on Cooperatives (revised) on June 20 as part of the ongoing fifth session.
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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).
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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.
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The NA approves the Law on Consumer Protection (revised) on June 20. (Photo: VNA) 
