A meeting of the NA Standing Committee (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to hold the 36th meeting in Hanoi from August 19 to 22, the NA Office announced.
During the meeting, the committee will scrutinise the draft revised Electricity Law, a draft law revising and supplementing some articles of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations, another on amendments and supplements to the Law on Officers of the Vietnam People’s Army, and the draft Law on the People’s Air Defence.
Participants will consider and make decisions on the addition of a draft law revising and supplementing some articles of the Law on Health Insurance along with the draft Law on Disease Prevention to the law and ordinance building programme.
They will look into the supervisory delegation’s report and vote on the NA Standing Committee’s resolution on the specialised supervision over the implementation of policies and legislation on reforming the organisation and management system and improve the performance of public non-business units during 2018 - 2023.
A report on the NA’s settlement of people’s opinions and aspirations in July will also come under discussion, the NA Office said.
The committee is set to discuss the organisation of an NA forum on supervisory activities, a draft supervision plan, and a draft report by the NA Standing Committee on the implementation of policies and legislation on developing and using human resources, especially high-quality ones, to meet socio-economic development requirements.
Particularly, a question-and-answer session will be held in one and a half days and broadcast live on television and radio channels.
ღ In addition, participants will consider and approve the Prime Minister’s proposal on the appointment of Vietnamese ambassadors. They are also expected to deliberate and make decisions about the increase of this year’s state budget estimates for the Ministry of Health; the arrangement of district- and communal-level administrative units of Can Tho city and Ninh Thuan and Phu Yen provinces in the 2023 - 2025 period; along with a draft resolution stipulating some contents related to the NA Standing Committee’s resolutions on the classification of urban areas, the standards and classification of administrative units, and the arrangement of district- and communal-level administrative units in the 2023 - 2030 period to serve the arrangement of urban areas as administrative units in the 2023 - 2025 period, according to the NA Office./.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee wrapped up the three-day thematic session on law building in preparation for the coming 8th session of the 15th legislature on August 14.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee offered opinions on revisions to the draft Law on Geology and Minerals at its 5th thematic session on law building on August 12 morning.
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.
