National Assembly opens fifth extraordinary session
The 15th National Assembly (NA) started its fifth extraordinary meeting at the NA building in Hanoi on January 15, in the presence of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, State President Vo Van Thuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, and many Party, State, NA officials and former leaders.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (second, right), State President Vo Van Thuong (first, right), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (first, left), and NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attend the 15th NA's fifth extraordinary session. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The 15th National Assembly (NA) started its fifth extraordinary meeting at the NAbuilding in Hanoi on January 15, in the presence of Party GeneralSecretary Nguyen Phu Trong, State President Vo Van Thuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, and many Party, State, NA officials and former leaders.
The opening session was broadcast live on the Vietnam Television, Radio The Voice of Vietnam, and the legislature’s television channel.
At this extraordinary meeting, NA deputieswill look into and adopt the draft revised land law and draft revised law oncredit institutions.
The revised land law has 16 chapters and 260articles, with the removal of five articles, and amendment to 250 articles in the law presented at the sixth session. Meanwhile, the revisedlaw on credit institutions has 15 chapters and 210 articles, with the removalof four articles, supplement of 11 articles and amendment made to severalothers in the one presented at the previous session.
At the 15th National Assembly's fifth extraordinary meeting. (Photo: VNA)
The deputies will consider a draft resolutionon several mechanisms and special policies to remove bottlenecks so as to acceleratethe implementation of national target programmes. Besides, they will scrutinisethe capital supplement of the mid-term public investment plan with centralbudget capital for the 2021-2025 period from the general reserve source, andthe capital supplement of the mid-term public investment plan for the VietnamElectricity from the reserve source of the mid-term public investmentplan.
The extraordinary meeting will conclude on January 18, with a break on January 17for competent agencies to revise and complete the draft laws and resolution./.
The 29th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will take place for one and a half day, starting January 8, according to the NA Office.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (second, right), State President Vo Van Thuong (first, right), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (first, left), and NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attend the 15th NA's fifth extraordinary session. (Photo: VNA) 
At the 15th National Assembly's fifth extraordinary meeting. (Photo: VNA) 
