Socio-economic issues, wastefulness prevention high on NA’s agenda on June 2
The National Assembly (NA) spent the 9th day of its third session in the 15th tenure on discussing socio-economic issues, the 2020 State budget balance, and wastefulness prevention in 2021.
NA Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong (standing) addresses the plenary sitting on June 2. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The NationalAssembly (NA) spent the 9th day of its third session in the 15th tenure on discussing socio-economic issues, the 2020 State budget balance, andwastefulness prevention in 2021.
In the morning, legislatorscontinued to scrutinise the implementation of the 2021 socio-economicdevelopment and State budget plans; the implementation of similar plans so farthis year; and the realisation of the parliament’s Resolution No. 42/2017/QH14,dated June 21, 2017, on the pilot settlement of credit organisations’ non-performingloans and the extension of this resolution’s regulations.
Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc,Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, and Deputy Prime MinisterLe Minh Khai gave opinions on these issues in response to NA deputies’ concern.
In the afternoon, lawmakers lookedinto the 2020 State budget balance, and the thrift practice and wastefulnessprevention last year.
Ministers Nguyen Chi Dung and Ho DucPhoc also provided further details on relevant issues.
The plenary sitting on the 9thworking day was broadcast live on Vietnam Television, Radio the Voice ofVietnam, and NA Television channels./.
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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.
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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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The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
NA Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong (standing) addresses the plenary sitting on June 2. (Photo: VNA) 
