Truong Thi Mai, Head of the NA Committee for Social Affairs speaks at the session. Photo: VNA
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee discussed the draft Law on Belief and Religion during its 40th meeting on August 14.
Most members of the standing committee agreed on the necessity of issuing a law on belief and religion, given that belief and religion is one of the rights guaranteed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights – to which Vietnam is a member.
Vietnam’s 2013 Constitution also affirms that the freedom to religion and belief is one of the fundamental and important human rights, and the promulgation of the law will institutionalise the Party’s viewpoint and policy in this field as well as realise the spirit and content of the 2013 Constitution, making domestic law compatible to international agreements and treaties to which Vietnam is a member, they said.
Nguyen Duc Hien, Head of the NA Standing Committee’s Ombudsman Committee, recommended the drafting group make a review of the current religious situation, especially State management in the field, in order to design more specific and clearer regulations in the law.
Concerning the scope of the law, most opinions emphasised the need to improve the section on belief in the draft law, which currently is too general and short.
Le Minh Thong, Deputy Head of the NA’s Law Committee, said the law needs to clarify the differences between concepts of belief and religion.
Truong Thi Mai, Head of the NA Committee for Social Affairs, said the draft needs to include the rights and responsibilities of Vietnamese and foreign nationalities living in Vietnam.
Deputies also called for more detailed stipulations on banned behaviours and practices in the field of belief and religion.-VNA
Representatives from religious communities shared their opinions and feedback on the draft Law on Belief and Religion during a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on February 6.
The Muslim Community Representative Committee in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang convened its third congress in Chau Phong commune in Tan Chau township on March 19.
Religious conflicts and the skills required to solve them were discussed in depth by state officials, religious dignitaries and researchers during a workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 26.
Authorities in the southwest province of Tay Ninh have implemented a number of practical measures to create favourable conditions for residents to exercise their right to freedom of religion.
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.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel has advised Vietnamese people living there to proactively prepare and seek ways to leave the country via land border crossings, especially toward Jordan or Egypt, when security and safety conditions allow.
Truong Thi Mai, Head of the NA Committee for Social Affairs speaks at the session. Photo: VNA
