Reports on national situation, draft laws submitted to parliament
Reports on the country’s situation in 2017, plans for 2018 and two draft laws, along with outcomes of the verification of those reports, were submitted to the 14th National Assembly (NA) on the first day of its fourth session in Hanoi on October 23.
Deputies on the opening day of the National Assembly's fourth session on October 23 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Reports on the country’s situationin 2017, plans for 2018 and two draft laws, along with outcomes of theverification of those reports, were submitted to the 14th National Assembly(NA) on the first day of its fourth session in Hanoi on October 23.
After the opening ceremony, chaired by NAChairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong, PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivered a report on the implementation of thesocio-economic development plan in 2017 and another plan for 2018.
A verification report on this document was latergiven by Chairman of the NA’s Committee for Economic Affairs Vu Hong Thanh.
In another report, President of the VietnamFatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man summarised opinions andproposals made by voters and people nationwide.
Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung delivered areport on the implementation of the state budget plan in 2017, state budgetestimates and central budget allocation for 2018, and the state finance-budgetplan for 2018-2020.
The outcomes of the verification of thisdocument were later detailed by Chairman of the NA’s Committee for Financialand Budgetary Affairs Nguyen Duc Hai.
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism NguyenNgoc Thien submitted a draft law on amendments and supplements to some articlesof the Law on Physical Training and Sports.
This bill had been verified by the NA’sCommittee for Culture, Education, Youth, Adolescents and Children, whoseChairman Phan Thanh Binh delivered the verification report during the plenarymeeting.
After that, Minister of Industry and Trade TranTuan Anh gave a report on the draft revised competition law, a verificationreport on which was later submitted by Chairman of the NA’s Committee forEconomic Affairs Vu Hong Thanh.
On October 24 morning, NA deputies is set to discussin groups the outcomes of the realisation of the socio-economic development andstate budget plans in 2017, the plans on socio-economic development, statebudget estimates and central budget allocation for next year, and the statefinance-budget plan for 2018-2020.
They will have a plenary meeting in theafternoon to look into the draft revised law on forest protection anddevelopment and the personnel work.-VNA
The fourth plenary session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) began in Hanoi on the morning of October 23 with the opening ceremony broadcast live on national television and radio channels.
The Presidium of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee and the National Assembly (NA)’s Standing Committee have collected 3,320 opinions and petitions of voters and citizens nationwide to submit to the fourth session of the 14th legislature.
Vietnam is likely to fulfil all 13 socio-economic targets set for the whole year, backed by the economic performance in the first nine months of 2017, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the fourth session of the 14th National Assembly that opened in Hanoi on October 23.
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan asked NA deputies to uphold a high sense of responsibility as well as the spirit of solidarity and democracy to make the fourth plenary session of the 14th NA a success.
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.
Deputies on the opening day of the National Assembly's fourth session on October 23 (Photo: VNA) 
