The National Assembly (NA) deputies debated a number of bills, including a draft law on preventing and combating the harmful effects of alcohol and beer, on November 9 during their ongoing sixth session.
Hanoi(VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) deputies debated a number of bills,including a draft law on preventing and combating the harmful effects ofalcohol and beer, on November 9 during their ongoing sixth session.
The deputieslistened to a report on the bill delivered by Minister of Health Nguyen Thi KimTien and a verification report by Chairman of the NA’s Social Affairs CommitteeNguyen Thuy Anh.
After listening to areport on the adjustments of the draft Cultivation Law, the deputies gave theiropinions, mostly agreeing with the contents of the law.
They also gave ideason a number of issues, including the experiment of plants and fertilizers, thetracing of origin of products in plant varieties market, and the policies oncultivation as well as prohibited activities in cultivation.
After thediscussion, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong clarifieda number of matters drawing concerns from the deputies.
In the afternoon, thelegislators listened to a resolution on the 2019 State budget projection andapproved it with 86.19 percent of “yes” votes.
Also on November 9,the deputies listened to a report by member of the NA Standing Committee andChairman of the NA’s Economic Affairs Committee Vu Hong Thanh on a draft law onamendments and supplements to laws related to planning before debating thebill.
Eleven deputiesraised their opinions on the bill, concentrating on the authority of approving constructiontasks and planning, the relations between different kinds of constructionplanning, the principles of making planning of land use, among others.
The majorities ofthe legislators agreed with the name of the bill as “law on amendments andsupplements on some articles of 37 laws related to planning”.
On behalf of thedrafting committee of the bill, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen ChiDung clarified a number of issues raised by the deputies.
On November 12, theNA deputies are expected to vote to approve a resolution on the adjustments of themedium-term public investment plan for the 2016-2020 period. They will debatein groups the draft law on amendments and supplements to some articles of theLaw on Public Investment.
In the afternoon,they are to vote to pass a resolution ratifying the Comprehensive andProgressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and relevant documents.
They will alsodiscuss in group the draft revised Law on Enforcement of Criminal Judgments anda draft law on preventing and combating the harmful effects of alcohol andbeer.-VNA
Lawmakers passed a draft resolution on the socio-economic development plan for 2019 with a 92.16 percent approval rate during the ongoing sixth session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi on November 8.
Deputies of the 14th National Assembly (NA) are scheduled to debate a number of laws and approved a resolution on the 2019 State budget estimates at the legislature’s ongoing sixth session on November 9.
The draft law on prevention of alcohol harm was presented to the National Assembly along with a verification report on November 9 at the ongoing sixth session of 14th NA.
The 12th National Assembly approved the State budget projection for 2019, with an approval rate of 86.19, during its ongoing sixth session in Hanoi on November 9.
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.
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.
Lao Cai deputy San Sin Sinh (Photo: VNA) 
