Prime Minister, ministers take floor at National Assembly session
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and six ministers fielded questions raised by lawmakers at the 10th ongoing session of the 13th National Assembly in Hanoi on November 18.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Minh Quang at the Q&A session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and six ministers fielded questi🎉ons raised by lawmakers at the 10th ongoing session of the 13th Natio🍸nal Assembly in Hanoi on November 18.
The Government leader accounted for issues of NA deputies and constituents’ interests such as the socio-economic performance so far this year, the socialist-oriented market economy, the implementation of the 2030 UN Agenda on sustainable development, the multidimensional poverty reduction, and labour-related matters in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.
He also explained the Government’s plans of action amidst the complicated developments in the East Sea, including sovereignty disputes, and the relations between Vietnam and China.
Questions posed to the Minister for Natural Resources and Environment focused on the issuance of land use right certificate in Hanoi and measures to handle law violations in this field.
The Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs was asked to explain the adjustments of pensions, while the Minister of Science and Technology was grilled on the development and effective application of high technology in economic development and agriculture
The Minister of Construction was queried about the management and the issuance of construction permit for multistory buildings in urban areas, as well as the wastefulness and losses of State capital in capital construction.
NA deputies’ questions to the Minister of Planning and Investment focused on investment using capital from the State budget and Government bonds; and incentives for small and medium sized enterprises.
Deputies also raised questions for the NA Chairman about a number of procedures in the NA’s operation.
The unprecedented Q&A session with the presence of all government members was broadcast live on national television and radio and other mass media to allow constituents nationwide to follow.
In the afternoon, the NA discussed contentious points in the draft Law on the Organisation of Criminal Investigation Agencies.-VNA
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Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung’s performance at the live televised question and answer session at the 10th meeting of the 13th National Assembly on November 18 satisfied many voters nationwide.
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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.
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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.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Minh Quang at the Q&A session (Photo: VNA)
