NA Standing Committee’s April law-making meeting closes
The National Assembly Standing Committee wrapped up its April law-making meeting in Hanoi on April 14 after two days of sitting under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly Standing Committeewrapped up its April law-making meeting in Hanoi on April 14 after two days ofsitting under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Speaking at the event, NA Chairman Hue said the committee hascompleted the set agenda, including giving opinions on three draft laws in theLaw and Ordinance Building Programme for 2023, including the amended Law onReal Estate Business, the revised Law on Telecommunications, and the amended Lawon Citizen Identification.
They also agreed to suggest the legislature add thedraft law on forces for security and order at thegrassroots level into the Law and Ordinance Building Programmefor 2023 at the fifth session.
The committee decided to submit the draft Law on Roads and the draft Law on RoadTraffic Order and Safety to the NA for first-time consideration in the sixthsession and for approval in the seventh session.
They concurred with a proposal on the draft law on amendments and supplements of several articles of the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizensand the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam, andadd them to the Law and Ordinance Building Programme for 2023. They are scheduledto be passed by the NA in the fifth session.
The top legislator asked the NA Committee forScience, Technology and Environment to acquire feedback and conclusions at themeeting to complete examining a project connecting Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan andLam Dong provinces through a road from Yang Bay - Ta Gu linking with NationalHighway 27C and provincial road DT.707 in Ninh Thuan.
In conclusion, he assigned the NA’s LegalCommittee to collect all remaining contents after this meeting to prepare forthe NA Standing Committee’s regular meeting in May.
The NA Council for Ethnic Affairs and NA organs were tasked withworking with the NA’s Legal Committee to prepare the contents under t🦹heirrespective responsibilities./.
Under the chair of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, the NA Standing Committee wrapped up its 22nd meeting after two days of sitting in Hanoi on April 11.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee opened its April law-making session on April 12 under the chair by NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, with three draft laws tabled for discussion.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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).
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
