NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaking at the session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The 27th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee opened on October 11.
In his opening remarks, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said thatthe five-day session will consider many important issues.
He named 12 contents that the committee will discuss at the session, which will later be submitted to the upcoming sixth plenary session of the legislature.
Accordingly, the committee will give opinions on a draft NAresolution on piloting some mechanisms and policies aimed at removing obstaclesposed by stipulations in certain laws related to investment in the constructionof road works.
Regarding supervision activities, the committee will givecomments on the results of monitoring the handling of voters’ petitions sent tothe fifth session of the 15th NA as well as a report on the handling of voters’opinions and recommendations sent to the NA in September.
A government’s report on reviewing legal documents will beconsidered by the committee before it is submitted to the sixth session of the15th NA, along with another government report on citizen reception work andhandling of complaints and petitions in 2023.
The committee will give opinions on importantsocio-economic, financial and budgetary issues, including assessment of theimplementation of socio-economic development plans for 2023, plans for 2024,and mid-term assessment of socio-economic development and economicrestructuring in the 2021-2025 tenure.
Budgetary issues to be tabled for discussion includingbudget estimates and central budget allocation plans for 2024, and mid-termassessment of the five-year public debt plan and the middle-term public investmentplan for 2021-2025.
It will conduct a thematic supervision on the implementationof policies and laws on energy development during the period 2016 – 2021.
The committee will give comments on the report on theimplementation of the NA Resolution No. 43/2022/QH15 relating to fiscal andmonetary policies aimed at supporting the recovery and socio-economicdevelopment programme and the government's report on the results and obstaclesin the implementation of the three National Target Programmes during the2021-2023 period.
Also during the 27th session, the NA Standing Committee willconsider and approve the Prime Minister's proposal regarding theappointment/removal of Vietnamese ambassadors, give suggestions on thepreparation for conducting a vote of confidence on officials holding positionselected or approved by the NA during the 6th session of the 15th NationalAssembly./.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee began its 26th session in Hanoi on September 12 with seven bills and three draft resolutions tabled for discussion.
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 Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaking at the session (Photo: VNA) 
