Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man has sent a message of congratulations to Francis Scarpaleggia on his election as Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada.

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man requested the sector to improve the quality of auditing to better serve the NA's performance of supreme supervision.

At this session, the NA Standing Committee will give feedback on the revision, explanation, and finalisation of 28 out of 31 draft laws and resolutions discussed during the first phase of the 9th session, which are expected to be passed in the second phase.

The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man suggested Thailand continue to coordinate with Vietnam and other countries to maintain ASEAN's common viewpoint on the East Sea, striving to build the East Sea into a sea of ​​peace and cooperation.

The sub-committee has begun preparing initial drafts of key congress documents, including a political report, a review report of the NA’s Party Committee in the 2020-2025 tenure, a congress resolution, and an action programme for implementing the resolution, Man noted.

From May 6, the full draft resolution on the supplementations and amendments to some articles of the 2013 Constitution and accompanying documents will be publicised for public comment.

The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

The NA's 9th session holds particular importance as it is aimed at promptly institutionalising the policies and conclusions of the Party Central Committee and its Politburo and Secretariat, especially those recently adopted at the 11th plenum of the Party Central Committee.

A preparatory meeting will be held before the 9th session of the 15th-tenure parliament officially kicks off at 9am on May 5.

The shortening of the parliament's 15th tenure and the date for the election of deputies to the 16th-tenure NA and all-level People's Councils for 2026–2031 will also come under discussion at the approaching ninth session of the NA.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need for continued urgency and diligence in preparing the remaining items, particularly contentious draft laws, to ensure complete documentation.

Vietnam considers Japan as one of the leading and long-term partners, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said, proposing strengthened cooperation in the four priority areas of economy, human resources development, people-to-people exchanges, and locality-to-locality collaboration.

Can Tho is set to merge with Hau Giang and Soc Trang provinces, forming a vibrant economic hub spanning 6,400 sq.km and serving over 4 million residents.

The 15th NA’s 9th session is scheduled to open on May 5, 2025, and will be divided into two phases to review and make decisions on a large number of issues.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed his delight at the flourishing special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, including the close and effective collaboration between the two NAs.

Under the Party Central Committee’s resolution, Hau Giang is expected to be merged with Can Tho city and Soc Trang province to form a centrally-run city named Can Tho, with greater space for development, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man highlighted the fine friendship and cooperation between the two countries, built on the foundation of solidarity, and mutual support and respect, stating that the Vietnamese NA always supports and wishes to contribute to the relationship.