Six resolutions related to infrastructure, Hai Phong city, 2023 state budget settlement, and the laws on organisation of People's Court and People's Procuracy were passed at the 15th National Assembly's 9th session on June 27.
The legislature passes the Resolution on the investment policy for the Quy Nhon – Pleiku Expressway Project (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 15th National Assembly adopted six resolutions related to infrastructure, Hai Phong city, 2023 state budget settlement, and the laws on organisation of People's Court and People's Procuracy during its 9th session on June 27.
Specifically, with 446 out of 447 participating deputies, accounting for 93.31% of the total number of deputies, voting in favour, the legislature passed the Resolution on the investment policy for the Quy Nhon – Pleiku Expressway Project.
The project covers approximately 125 kilometres and is divided into three component projects. Its preliminary total investment is estimated at around 43.73 trillion VND (1.67 billion USD). The expressway is expected to open to traffic in 2029.
With 437 out of 441 participating deputies saying “yes,” the Resolution on the investment policy for the Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road No. 4 Project was approved. The nearly-160km road is estimated to have an initial investment of 120.4 trillion VND.
Meanwhile, the Resolution on adjusting the investment policy for the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway Project - Phase 1 got the support of 437 out of 441 participating deputies.
In addition, 447 out of 449 participating deputies voted in favour the Resolution on piloting several specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Hai Phong city.
The National Assembly also approved the Resolution on the ratification of the 2023 State Budget Settlement, with 435 out of 441 participating voting in favour.
Accordingly, the total state budget revenue for 2023 was 3.023 quadrillion VND, while the total state budget expenditure was 3.176 quadrillion VND. The total amount of state budget borrowing to cover the deficit and repay principal was 482.625 trillion VND.
The legislative body also adopted the Resolution on the enforcement of the Law amending and supplementing certain articles of the Law on the Organisation of the People’s Courts, the Law on the Organisation of the People’s Procuracies, the procedural laws, and other related laws, with 448 out of 449 participating deputies voting in favour.
Under this resolution, which will take effect from Jꦯuly 1, 2025, the operations of the High-level People's Courts, High-level People's Procuracies, district People's Courts, and district People's Procuracies will end from that day./.
It outlines the framework for the establishment, operation, governance, oversight, and implementation of special mechanisms and policies applicable to Vietnam’s IFCs. It is applicable to all centre participants, investors, relevant authorities, organisations, and individuals involved in the operation of the IFC as defined in the resolution.
The resolution on tuition exemption and support in the national education system was approved with 440 out of 441 deputies present voting in favour. It takes effect from the date of its adoption and will be applied starting from the 2025–2026 academic year.
According to the resolution, Nguyen Thi Thanh, a member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairwoman of the NA, was appointed Standing Vice President of the council and head of its personnel sub-committee.
UNESCO Director-General Azoulay’s visit to Vietnam is expected to mark a new milestone, further deepening the comprehensive and effective partnership between the two sides, contributing to global peace and sustainable development, enhancing Vietnam’s international standing, and advancing Vietnam into a new era of the nation's rise./.
Ambassador Do Hung Viet underscored Vietnam’s support for integrating child protection across all stages of peace processes and identifying it as a core component of peacekeeping operations.
By June 27, the integration of provinces' and cities' public services into the National Public Service Portal must be completed, ensuring 100% of online public services are operational.
The 15th National Assembly is set to adopt seven laws and seven resolutions through voting during the final working day of its 9th session on June 27. NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man is scheduled to deliver a closing speech after the legislature completed the agenda of its 9th session.
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha outlined five key measures for promoting Vietnam's ties with the Central and Eastern Eruopean countries to a new height as the obtained cooperation results are positive but still modest compared to their potential.
With over 30 activities held across a three-day working trip to Tianjin and Shanghai, the PM made a strong impression on both multilateral and bilateral levels.
Party General Secretary To Lam's reception for the newly appointed Australian Ambassador, PM Pham Minh Chinh's activities in China, and the NA's adoption of the Law on Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations are among news highlights on June 26 evening.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s working trip conveyed an important message that aligns with the event's theme -the spirit of entrepreneurship for a new era- aiming to maximise international resources in service of national development.
The attendance of the Vietnamese delegation headed by PM Pham Minh Chinh at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Tianjin carries importance significance, said a researcher on Vietnam.
Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his belief that Australian Ambassador Gillian Bird, with her extensive experience and deep understanding of the region, would make significant contributions to advancing the Vietnam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership while receiving the newly appointed diplomat in Hanoi on June 26.
Speaking to reporters on June 26, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang stated that Vietnam calls all parties involved to seriously comply with the agreement, creating conditions for peace, stability, and development in the region and the world.
The President also identified certain limitations in advisory work that require continued innovation and quality improvement to meet state leadership requirements.
The Law on Participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam’s engagement in the UN peacekeeping missions.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 26 visited the Memorial Hall of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Pudong district, a development model in the new era of Shanghai as well as China.
An official of HCM City attributed achievements of the two countries' relations to not only efforts by both countries' governments but also perservering support from people's organisations, businesses, and dedicated individuals.
The two sides committed to adopting breakthrough measures to broaden the scope of cooperation and further boost trade turnover in a more balanced and mutually beneficial manner, towards better responding to fluctuations in global trade and contributing to ensuring a stable and sustainable supply chain.
