Dismissal of NA Chair, NEC Chair submitted to NA session
The National Assembly (NA) began the process of electing, relieving and approving high-ranking personnel of the State, the NA, and the Government on March 30 during its 11th session.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The National Assembly (NA) began the process ofelecting, relieving, and approving high-ranking personnel of the State, the NA,and the Government on March 30 during its 11th session.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said thelegislature will conduct the process and procedures of electing, relieving, approvingseveral leaders of State offices, as regulated by the Constitution, the Law onOrganisation of the National Assembly, and the Law on Election of Deputies tothe National Assembly and People’s Councils, including the NA Chairperson, the Chairpersonof the National Election Council (NEC), NA Vice Chairpersons, members of the NAStanding Committee, Vice Chairpersons and several members of the NEC, the StatePresident, Vice State President, the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers,several ministers, and other members of the Government.
Standing Vice Chairwoman of the NA Tong Thi Phong (Photo: VNA)
On behalf of the NA Standing Committee,Standing Vice Chairwoman of the NA Tong Thi Phong delivered the committee’sreport on the dismissal of the NA Chairperson and the NEC Chairperson.
Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, member of the 12th-tenurePolitburo, was elected as NA Chair at the first session of the 14th legislatureand as the NEC Chair at the ninth session.
The report affirmed that Ngan fulfilled herassigned tasks during her tenure.
NA deputies then discussed in groups thedismissal of the NA Chairperson and the NEC Chairperson.
In the afternoon, the NA is expected to conductthe process of dismissing the NA Chairperson and the NEC Chairperson.
After that, the NA Standing Committee willsubmit a list of nominees for the legislature to fill the two posts.
Vice State President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh presents the State President’s decision to appoint Le Khanh Hai to the post of head of the President Office (Photo: VNA)
Also on March 30, Vice State President Dang ThiNgoc Thinh presented the State President’s decision to appoint Le Khanh Hai,member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee, anddeputy head of the President Office to the post of head of the PresidentOffice./.
National Assembly deputies have acknowledged and appreciated efforts, responsibility, achievements and imprints of the State President, the Government and the Prime Minister in the 2016-2021 tenure.
Deputies of the 14th National Assembly were given with the insignia for operations of the National Assembly on March 29 during the 11th session – the last of the 14th tenure.
The 14th National Assembly was a tenure of innovation with a bold imprint that was highly valued by voters nationwide. Throughout the term it made a significant mark in terms of legislation, supreme supervision, and decision-making on critical matters facing Vietnam, largely contributing to the renewal process and increasing the country’s position in the international arena.
The reports on the Supreme People’s Court and the Supreme People’s Procuracy’s performance during 2016-2021, along with the leadership of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Election Council are the parliament’s focus on March 30.
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The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
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The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan speaks at the session (Photo: VNA) 
Standing Vice Chairwoman of the NA Tong Thi Phong (Photo: VNA) 
Vice State President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh presents the State President’s decision to appoint Le Khanh Hai to the post of head of the President Office (Photo: VNA) 
