Top legislator talks with Ha Tinh voters ahead of NA session
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung on March 15 met with constituents in the central province of Ha Tinh to inform them about the 11th session of the 13th legislature.
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung on March 15 met with constituents in the central province of Ha Tinh to inform them about the 11th session of the 13ꦡth legislature.
The even will kick off on March 21 with focus on reviewing the performance of State-run agencies and the five-year socio-economic development situation to improve policies for national development in the next five years, he said.
The NA will make important adjustments to leadership positions at State-run agencies, which will be further improved after the 14th NA election.
Laws and ordinances regarding the implementation of the Constitution – a significant political and legal basis to guarantee future national development will be bettered.
A number of important bills are expected to be considered and adopted during the 11th session, he added.
The top legislator emphasised the key tasks of 2016, including the election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels in the 2016-2021 tenure.
He asked all sectors, departments and localities to follow directions from the National Election Council and the Government to ensure a successful election.
Ha Tinh authorities were requested to actualise major orientations set by the provincial Party Organisation.
The NA leader also told the province to push ahead with new-style rural building, stressing that in the next decade, Ha Tinh needs to improve its transport infrastructure and irrigation systems and be prepared to cope effectively with climate change.
He called on the locality to ensure up to 70 percent of workers at industrial and economic zones are locals.-VNA
Most deputies at the ongoing ninth session of the 13th National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi on June 18 consented to adopting a resolution on NA inspection activities in 2016.
The 10th session of the 13th National Assembly concluded on November 27 after more than one month of sitting, with 16 laws and several resolution adopted and 10 draft laws scrutinised.
The National Assembly (NA) has completed a heavy working agenda with important issues in its 13th tenure, NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
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.
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung (Photo: VNA)
