National Assembly kicks off hearing session on June 19
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.
The 15th National Assembly opens its Q&A session on June 19. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 15th National Assembly opened its Q&A session on June 19, with Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang taking the centre first to address the country’s economic challenges.
The session is being broadcast live on television and radio.
Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establi༺sh new momentum for development. The questioning also encompasses strategies for enhancing the performance of state-owned enterprises, promoting private sector development as the economy's primary engine, and strengtheniไng foreign direct investment attraction, as well as mechanisms to develop industrial parks and economic zones.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang takes the centre first at the Q&A session on June 19. (Photo: VNA)
Deputy Prime Ministers Ho Duc Phoc and Nguyen Chi Dung, and the Ministers of Industry and Trade, Agriculture and Environment, Construction, Science and Technology, and Foreign Affairs also engaged in the session. A
The financial sector questioning will extend to the afternoon session.
The parliament will then shift its focus to education and training issue, with Minister Nguyen Kim Son to field questions about higher education quality improvement and human resources development to meet socio-economic development’s requirements. Other issues include the implementation of the regulation on extracurricular teaching and tutoring, maintenance of a safe and healthy learning environment, school violence prevention, and food safety standards in educational institutions.
Deputy Prime Mini༒ster Le Thanh Long and the Ministers of Finance, Home Affairs, Health, Culture, Sports and Tourism, Science and Technology, and Public Security will clarify related issues./.
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 reforms included the NA’s resolution on the amendments and supplements to several articles of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the revised Law on Organisation of Local Government, and the ordinance amending and supplementing Article 10 of the Population Ordinance.
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.
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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.
