Hanoi (VNA) – The 15th National Assembly (NA) convenedits second extraordinary session in Hanoi on January 5.
Before the opening ceremony, leaders of the Party, State,Vietnam Fatherland Front and NA deputies paid a floral tribute to President HoChi Minh at his mausoleum.
After the opening remarks delivered by NA Chairman VuongDinh Hue, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung delivered a report,and Chairman of the NA’s Economic Committee Vu Hong Thanh a verificationreport on the National Master Plan for the 2021 – 2030 period, with a vision to2050.
Chairwoman of the legislature's Committee on Social AffairsNguyen Thuy Anh is expected to deliver a report explaining, absorbing andrevising the draft Law on Medical Examination and Treatment (amended).
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (C) and NA Vice Chairmen (Photo: VNA)
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan will report on theimplementation of regulations in Resolution No. 30/2021/QH15 dated July 28,2021, on policies on COVID-19 prevention and control; and another proposing theinclusion of a resolution on these policies and the continued use ofcertificates of circulation of medicines and medicinal ingredients whichexpired on January 1. Anh then will deliver a report verifying theGovernment’s one on this content.
During the opening sitting, the NA will also hear reports onsupplementing the State budget estimate of foreign non-refundable aid in 2021,adjusting the budget estimate to ensure unused funds for regular operations ofthe General Department of Taxation and the General Department of Customs by theend of 2021, and adjusting refinancing plans of localities in 2022.
The opening session is being broadcast live on national radio Voice of Vietnam (VOV1), national TV Vietnam Television (VTV1), and National Assembly TVchannels./.
The second extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) will open on January 5, 2023, with an agenda full of many important issues, according to a conclusion of the NA Standing Committee.
The 15th National Assembly’s second extraordinary meeting will open on January 5 and close on January 9, NA Deputy Secretary General Nguyen Truong Giang told a press conference in Hanoi on January 3.
The second extraordinary meeting of the 15th National Assembly will open at 8am in Hanoi on January 5, which will be live broadcast nationwide by the Voice of Vietnam, Vietnam Television and Vietnam NA Television.
Vietnam is a country with which Russia shares a special relationship. In the 1950s and 60s, particularly during Vietnam’s struggle for independence, the two countries forged a deep bond. While much has changed over time, the friendship and cooperation between our nations have endured, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
For 50 years, Vietnam and New Zealand have worked together to uphold peace and prosperity for their peoples and the region. The friendship, cooperation, and mutual understanding Vietnam and New Zealand nurtured have grown from a seed into a deeply rooted, strong, and thriving tree, she stressed.
Since the Strategic Partnership was established in 2020, Vietnam and New Zealand have witnessed steady growth in the relations. Beyond the remarkable 40% increase in bilateral trade over five years, political relations and multilateral interactions, particularly within the CPTPP framework, have remained highly positive.
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.
An overview of the opening session (Photo: VNA) 
NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (C) and NA Vice Chairmen (Photo: VNA) 
