Hanoi (VNA) – The 14th National Assembly’s 10th session convenedthe ninth working day in Hanoi on November 13, adopting four draft laws and two resolutions.
Under the chair of NA Permanent Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong, the legislature discussed thedraft revised Law on Drug Prevention and Control in a plenary session in themorning.
Twenty-nine deputiesoffered their opinions on the bill.
Minister of PublicSecurity To Lam later explained several issues of deputies’ concern related to the draft law.
Phong asked the NA’sCommittee for Social Affairs to work closely with compilation and concernedagencies to collect feedback to continue perfecting the draft law beforesubmitting it to the legislature for approval at the 11th session.
In the afternoon, presided over by NAVice Chairman Uong Chu Luu, the legislature listened to a report examining thedraft law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on theHandling of Administrative Violations presented by Chairman of the NA Committee for LegalAffairs Hoang Thanh Tung.
As many as 446deputies voted in favour of the draft law, or 92.53 percent of all.
Later, 449 lawmakers votedyes to the draft revised Law on Residency.
Among 454 lawmakers present, 450cast approval votes for the draft amended Law on Vietnamese Guest Workers underContract.
The Law onInternational Agreements, the resolution on central budget allocation for 2021,and the resolution on Vietnam’s engagement in the United Nations peacekeeping operations, were also adopted.
During the plenarysession on November 16, the NA ratified the resolution on urban administrationorganisation in Ho Chi Minh City and discussed the draft revised Law on RoadTraffic.
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The National Assembly adopted the Resolution on State budget estimate for 2021 during its ongoing session in Hanoi on November 12 with 92.53 percent of approval.
The National Assembly passed the appointment of several new ministers and senior government officials, and approved the Resolution on State budget estimate for 2021 on November 12, the eighth working day of the second phase of its 10th session.
All 455 lawmakers present at the 14th National Assembly’s 10th session in Hanoi on November 13 voted in favour of a resolution on Vietnam's engagement in the United Nations peacekeeping operations.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
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.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
