Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc (standing) speaks at the ongoing fifth session of the 15th NA on June 1. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 15th National Assembly (NA)continued its ongoing fifth session with plenums presided over by ChairmanVuong Dinh Hue on June 1.
The plenums were broadcast live by Vietnam Television, Radio theVoice of Vietnam, and the NA television channel.
In the morning, legislators continued discussing thesupplementary assessment of the implementation of the 2022 socio-economicdevelopment and state budget plans, the implementation of the similar plans for2023 in the first months of the year, and the increase of the charter capitalof the Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
They also scrutinised such issues as tertiary education anduniversities’ autonomy; salary hikes, administrative reform, and power decentralisation;development of human resources; social insurance; measures for balancing supplyand demand, stabilising prices, and supporting agriculture, farmers, and ruralareas; railway development; policies for ethnic minority and mountainous areas;the reduction of taxes, fees, charges, and other financial obligations forenterprises and people; energy transition; among others.
Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Hong, Ministerof Finance Ho Duc Phoc, and Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dungprovided further information about the issues under consideration.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien talks about some issues discussed by legislators on June 1. (Photo: VNA)
In the afternoon, the parliament looked into the state budget’s finalaccounts in 2021; thrift practice and wastefulness prevention in 2022; thecontinuation of the policy on cutting the value added tax by 2% under the NA’sResolution 43/2022/QH15, dated January 11, 2022; the allocation of capital tothe tasks and projects under the socio-economic recovery and developmentprogramme; the adjustment of the medium-term public investment plan using thecentral budget for the 2021 - 2025 period; and the allocation of the 2023 investmentplan using the central budget for the national target programmes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien, Minister ofPlanning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, and Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc alsogave more information about the issues mentioned by deputies./.
A proposal and a verification report on the National Assembly’s draft resolution on some specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Ho Chi Minh City were scrutinised during the ongoing fifth meeting of the 15th legislature on May 26 morning.
Two draft laws and the National Assembly (NA)’s draft supervisory programme for 2024 are high on the agenda of the 15th parliament’s ongoing fifth session on May 27.
Electricity imports from Laos and China accounted for just a modest part of the total electricity demand of Vietnam, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dang Hoang An.
The management, use and payment of resources for COVID-19 prevention and control work have basically followed guidelines and policies, the National Assembly's supervisory team reported to the 15th National Assembly's plenary session on May 29 morning.
Following the discussions on the results of the socio-economic development plan in 2022 and the first months of 2023 during the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s fifth plenary sessions, voters have highly valued the efforts that the Government and the Prime Minister have made in managing the national economy and speeding up economic recovery and development.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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.
Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc (standing) speaks at the ongoing fifth session of the 15th NA on June 1. (Photo: VNA) 
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien talks about some issues discussed by legislators on June 1. (Photo: VNA) 
