National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai addresses the session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Thesixth session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee opened in Hanoion December 8.
Opening the session, NAChairman Vuong Dinh Hue said that the session will be divided into two parts,with the first one lasting from December 8-10 and the second from December21-22.
During this session, theNA Standing Committee will discuss a number of urgent issues related to thefunctions and tasks of the NA in the current period.
Members of the committeewill debate the draft Law on amendments and supplements to a number ofarticles of a number of laws, including the Law on Public Investment, Law onPublic-Private Partnership, Law on Investment, Law on Bidding, Electricity Law,Law on Enterprises, Law on Special Consumption Tax, and Law on Enforcementof Civil Judgments.
They will give opinions ona project to build fiscal and monetary mechanisms and policies to support theimplementation of the socio-economic recovery and development plan in line withthe spirit of safely and flexibly adapting to and effectively controlling COVID-19.
The NA leader underlinedthat the contents are beyond the framework of the five-year plans that havebeen submitted to the NA.
Alongside, members of thecommittee will consider the investment policy for the Eastern North-SouthExpressway project in the 2021-2025 project, and a draft resolution on thepilot application of special mechanisms and policies for the development of Can Tho city. They willdiscuss preparations for the extraordinary session of the 15th NA.
They will also giveideas on the Government’s report on the management fee of social andunemployment insurance in the 2019-2021 period, as well as the management feelevels for the 2022-2024 period./.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee during its fifth sitting on November 22 reviewed the second session of the 15th legislature and gave opinions on the preparations for a thematic meeting in December and the third session of the 15th NA
The Standing Committee of the 15th National Assembly (NA) will convene its sixth meeting in Hanoi in on December 8 - 10 and December 21 - 22, with preparations for an extraordinary session of the parliament among issues high on the agenda.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai addresses the session (Photo: VNA) 
