President’s order to promulgate nine laws announced
The Presidential Office held a press conference in Hanoi on December 11 to announce the President’s order to promulgate nine laws which were adopted at the sixth session of the 14th National Assembly.
At the sixth session of the 14th National Assembly (Photo VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Presidential Office held apress conference in Hanoi on December 11 to announce the President’s order topromulgate nine laws which were adopted at the sixth session of the 14th National Assembly.
They include the Law on corruption preventionand combat, the Law on protection of State secrets, the Law on amnesty, the Lawon public security, the Law on Vietnam coast guard, the Law on amending andsupplementing some articles of 37 laws related to planning, the Law on tertiaryeducation, the Law on cultivation, and the Law on animal husbandry.
With 10 chapters and 96 articles, the Law oncorruption prevention and combat stipulates the expansion of anti-corruptionactivities to the non-State sector.
An exclusive chapter was included to specify andpromote the role of the leaders in agencies, organisations and units in theanti-corruption effort.
The law will come into force from July 1, 2019.
The Law on protection of State secrets will takeeffect from July 1, 2020, with five chapters and 28 articles.
A progressive provision of the law isstipulating the term of the protection of State secrets from 10 to 30 years toensure the citizens’ right of accessing information.
The Law on amnesty will be enacted from July 1, 2019. It consists of six chapters with39 articles stipulating the procedures of implementing amnesty as well asrequirements of those who are offered pardon and the rights and obligations ofamnesty recipients.
The law also prescribes the provision of amnestyin special cases and the responsibilities of agencies and organisations in thefield.
The Law on Vietnam coast guard defines the roleand position of Vietnamese coast guards as the people’s armed forces andspecialised forces of the State, playing the core role in enforcing laws,protecting national security, and maintaining order and safety at sea.
It also stipulates the functions of Vietnamesecoast guards, including the consultation of the Minister of Defence on thepromulgation of policies and laws on national security protection andmaintenance of maritime order and safety; and the protection of nationalsovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction in Vietnamese waters.
The law also prescribes seven groups of tasksand 19 powers of Vietnamese coast guards, international cooperation, andcoordination activities.
It will come into force from July 1, 2019, witheight chapters and 41 articles.-VNA
The final meeting of the 14th National Assembly (NA)’s sixth session took place in Hanoi on November 20 under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, which was live broadcast nationwide.
The National Assembly has issued a resolution on State budget estimates for 2019, in which total State budget collection will likely reach over 1.411 quadrillion VND (60.67 billion USD), while the total spending will hit more than 1.633 quadrillion VND.
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.
At the sixth session of the 14th National Assembly (Photo VNA)
