NA deals with many issues on 15th day of seventh session
The participation in Convention No. 98 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) was among the issues discussed by lawmakers on June 7 – the 15th working day of the 14th National Assembly (NA)’s on-going seventh session.
NA deputy Dang Hoai Tan of Binh Dinh province speaks at the plenary debate on June 7 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The participation in Convention No. 98of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) was among the issues discussedby lawmakers on June 7 – the 15th working day of the 14th National Assembly(NA)’s on-going seventh session.
In the morning, legislators voted on whetherarchitects’ offices are stipulated in the Law on Architecture. More than halfof the NA deputies present at the plenum, 53.31 percent, voted “yes”.
Up to 299 deputies, or 61.78 percent of theparticipants, agreed to give the Government the jurisdiction to regulateprojects using the backup and remaining capital sources of the medium-termpublic investment plan for the 2016-2020 period.
After that, the parliament scrutinised Vietnam’sparticipation in the ILO’s Convention No. 98.
Most of the deputies agreed on the need to jointhe convention, which NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong said is a step torealise the labour-related commitments in the Comprehensive and ProgressiveAgreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and to create favourableconditions for the country’s participation in new-generation multilateral andbilateral free trade agreements.
Later, the Government submitted a report on thesettlement of some issues arising during the state budget governance in 2018and 2019. The NA’s Committee for Financial and Budgetary Affairs delivered areport verifying this document.
In the afternoon, lawmakers looked into thedraft law amending and supplementing some articles of the Law on State Audit,and the amendment of the 13th NA’s Resolution No. 81/2014/QH13, issued inNovember 2014, on the implementation of the Law on the Organisation of the People’sCourts.-VNA
The timespan for the question-and-answer session of the National Assembly (NA) this time is shorter than before, but the quantity of the deputies who raised questions and of the questions is higher, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan highlighted on June 6.
As many as 230 legislators participated in the question-and-answer (Q&A) session as part of the ongoing seventh meeting of the 14th National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi from June 4-6.
Lawmakers continue their discussion about Vietnam’s participation in the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Convention 98 on the application of principles of the right to organise and bargain collectively at the ongoing seventh session of the 14th National Assembly in Hanoi on June 7.
Most opinions at the debate at the National Assembly on June 7 morning supported Vietnam’s joining Convention 98 of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on the application of principles of the right to organise and bargain collectively.
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.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
Senior Vietnamese leaders on June 19 sent letters of congratulations to New Zealand leaders on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – New Zealand diplomatic relations (June 19, 1975 – 2025).
The Party chief attributed the achievements in the first half to the continuous, direct, and comprehensive leadership of the Politburo and the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, and the close and effective coordination of relevant ministries, sectors and localities.
General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the VPA’s General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defence reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering gratitude for Cuba’s invaluable support during its struggle for independence and nation-building efforts, and pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba as it navigates current challenges.
NA deputy Dang Hoai Tan of Binh Dinh province speaks at the plenary debate on June 7 (Photo: VNA) 
