National Assembly's Committee on Legal Affairs convenes 30th plenary session (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - TheNational Assembly (NA)’s Committee on Legal Affairs convened its 30th plenary session in Hanoi on October6.
The session will review Government reports on the enforcement of the Constitution,laws, ordinances, and resolutions of the NA and the NA Standing Committee; theissuance of documents guiding legal enforcement for 2020; the outcomes ofreviewing legal documents in fields under State management, and the settlementof complaints and denunciations.
The committee will also look into a Government report on a draft resolutionon the organisation of urban administration in HCM City and other issues.
In the morning, the committee scrutinised a Government report on theimplementation of the NA Standing Committee’s Resolution No 718/NQ-UBTVQH13 onissuing a plan to enforce the Constitution and the NA’s Resolution No 67/2013/QH13on strengthening the enforcement of laws, ordinances, and resolutions of the NAand the NA Standing Committee.
Since the eighth session of the 14th NA, the legislature hasadopted 32 bills, including 18 laws and eight resolutions submitted by theGovernment
From August 16 to September 30, the Government, ministers, and heads ofministry-level agencies issued 76 documents guiding legal implementation whilea total 104 such documents are needed.
Deputy head of the committee Nguyen Truong Giang highlighted the need tofurther raise the awareness about law-making of officials at ministries andagencies, especially those holding the top positions.
Participants pointed out existing problems such as overlapping documentsguiding legal enforcement, or 37.8 percent of officials engaged in legalaffairs in ministries or agencies under provincial People’s Committees nothaving Bachelor of Laws degree, which should be addressed promptly.
Legislators also provided feedback on the committee’s draft report on theoutcomes of monitoring legal documents for 2020./.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on October 2 (Vietnam time) sent an important message to the High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fourth World Conference on Women.
Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on October 2 (Vietnam time) sent an important message to the High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the fourth World Conference on Women.
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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.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
National Assembly's Committee on Legal Affairs convenes 30th plenary session (Source: VNA) 
