Lawmakers discuss law, ordinance building programmes
The law and ordinance building programme for 2021 and revisions to this year’s law and ordinance building programme were debated on the morning of May 22 as part of the ongoing ninth session of the 14th National Assembly (NA).
A discussion at the NA's ninth session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The law and ordinance buildingprogramme for 2021 and revisions to this year’s law and ordinance buildingprogramme were debated on the morning of May 22 as part of the ongoing ninthsession of the 14th National Assembly (NA).
At this session, the NA was initially scheduled to considerand vote on ten draft laws which had been scrutinised at the previous sitting inOctober 2019 and a resolution on the 2021 law and ordinance building programme,and deliberate seven other draft laws.
The NA Standing Committee presented a proposal onwithdrawing two draft laws from the ninth session’s agenda, which are the draftlaw amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Land Law and thedraft Law on Health Examination and Treatment (amended), while adding fourdraft laws to the agenda.
It also asked to revise the scope of amendments to theLaw on Environmental Protection, from amending and supplementing a number of articlesof the Law to revising the entire Law. The submission of the draft Law onEmulation and Reward (revised) for debate, slated for October this year, is tobe delayed to the second meeting of the 15th NA, scheduled forOctober 2021.
Minister of Justice Le Thanh Long clarified certainmatters of concern for deputies.
He said the Government has put forth solutions for existingproblems in drafting laws, such as delay and poor quality projects. He stressedthat the Prime Minister and the Government have given top priority to thebuilding of institutions, laws, and ordinances.
The NA is set to approve the Law on the Issuance ofLegal Documents, with specific regulations stipulating the responsibilities ofagencies in the field.
Minister Long also spoke of solutions to enhance thesupervision and inspection role of Party agencies in the building ofinstitutions, law, and ordinances./.
The draft Vietnam border guard law and the draft revised law on Vietnamese guest workers under contract will be among those to be scrutinised on the second day of the ninth session of the 14th National Assembly (NA) on May 21.
The National Assembly (NA) mulled over a draft revised law on Vietnamese guest workers with contracts in Hanoi on May 21, the second working day of its ongoing ninth session.
The law and ordinance making programmes for 2020 and 2021 will be under discussion on May 22, forming part of the third day of the 14th National Assembly (NA)’s ninth session.
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.
A discussion at the NA's ninth session (Photo: VNA) 
