The second meeting of the 14th National Assembly (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 14 th National Assembly adopted a resolution on the pilot 🌞issuance of e-visa for foreigners at a plenary session on 🌠the morning of November 22.
The resolution sailed through the legislature with 91.08 percent of approval votes.
The legislators then passed the law on amending and supplementing the Investment Law’s Article 6 and Appendix 4 on the list of conditional business . A total of 83.16 percent of deputies approved the change.
Also during the morning session, they mulled over the draft law on supporting small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung gave more explanations for issues regarding the bill raised by the deputies.
In the afternoon, the NA scrutinised the amended draft law on technology transfer. Minister of Science and Technology Chu Ngoc Anh then cleared up questions about the document raised by the law-makers.
The NA adopted a resolution cancelling a project to build the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plants with 92.69 percent of “yes” votes.
The second session of the 14 th legislature is scheduled to conclude on November 23 morning.
On the last day of working, the legislators are expected to approve a resolution on question and answer at the second session, and another resolution on continuing to improve the efficiency of the implementation of the national target programme on new-style rural area building in combination with agricultural restructuring.
The closing ceremony will be broadcast live on the Vietnam Television and Radio The Voice of Vietnam.-VNA
Lawmakers gave opinions to a draft Law on Planning and another bill on the Guard Force during the November 21 plenary sitting of the 14th National Assembly’s second session.
With a 91.08 percent approval, the 14th National Assembly passed a resolution on piloting the issuance of e-visa for foreigners at the second session’s sitting on November 22.
The National Assembly has adopted a resolution on stopping to implement the Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant project, reasoning the country’s current economic situation.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
The second meeting of the 14th National Assembly (Source: VNA)
