NA Standing Committee gears up for busy year with review conference
The National Assembly Standing Committee convened a conference in Hanoi on March 28 to review the activities of NA deputy delegations of provinces and centrally-run cities in 2023 and deploy tasks for 2024.
NA Permanent Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly Standing Committeeconvened a conference in Hanoi on March 28 to review the activities of NA deputy delegations of provinces andcentrally-run cities in 2023 and deploy tasks for 2024.
Speakingat the conference, the first of its kind, NA Permanent Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man highlighted2023 as a record-breaking year for the Vietnamese NA, with the highest numberof sessions in its 78-year history, including three extraordinary sittings. Thesesessions addressed a substantial volume of 84 crucial issues impactingsocio-economic development and global integration, paving the way for continuedprogress in 2024 and beyond, he said.
Man attributed this success to the positivecontributions of the provincial and municipal NA delegations, alongside thecoordinated efforts of the Council for Ethnic Minorities, NA committees, the NAOffice, and agencies of the NA Standing Committee, especially the active and centralrole played by deputies.
Head of the NA Standing Committee's Board forDeputy Affairs Nguyen Thi Thanh urged the NA deputy delegations to continue innovating the content and method of operation, working closely with relevant agencies, organisations andindividuals to hold conferences, workshops and dialogues to gather publicfeedbacks on draft laws, ordinances and resolutions that will be considered andadopted by the 15th NA at its upcoming 7th and 8th sessions, and extraordinary sessions (if any).
Thanh called for enhanced quality inboth question-and-answer sessions and supervisory activities, which shouldfocus on scrutinising legal documents and issues of pressing concern to voters.
𒉰 At the conference, deputies also proposed solutions tofurther improve the quality and working efficiency of NA delegations,contributing to the common achievements of the NA and NA Standing Committee.
At the launch ceremony (Photo: VNA)
Theconference concluded with the launch of an emulation campaign in the lead up to the 80th anniversary of the first general election of theVietnamese NA to be celebrated in 2026./.
The National Assembly Standing Committee started a Q&A session on finance and foreign affairs on March 18 under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, as part of its ongoing 31st sitting.
The National Assembly Standing Committee completed the entire working programme of its 31st session in Hanoi on March 19 after three and a half days of sitting.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee held a national conference in Hanoi on March 25 to review the performance of the People’s Councils of provinces and centrally-run cities nationwide in 2023 and launch tasks for this year.
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.
NA Permanent Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA) 
At the launch ceremony (Photo: VNA) 
