Legislator Tran Hoang Ngan in an interview on NA sidelines (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - National Assembly deputies adopted a resol📖ution on the 2016 socio-economic development scheme during their plenary session in Hanoi on November 10.
Under the chair by NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, the deputies heard a draft report collecting feedback on the draft resolution, presented by member of the NA Standing Committee and head of the NA’s Committee for Economic Affairs Nguyen Van Giau.
The full text of the draft resolution was delivered by Vice Chairman of the NA’s Committee for Economic Affairs Nguyen Van Phuc.
Later, Chairman of the NA’s Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs Ksor Phuoc gave an account of the legal enforcement on land use and management at State-owned farms and plantations from 2004-2014.
Thirty-five lawmakers voiced their opinions on the realities of land use and management, incentives for ethnic minorities, financial policies for forest protection and development, and how to reshuffle farms and plantations.
They also called for clarifying responsibilities of relevant authorities and raising public awareness of land laws.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Cao Duc Phat took the occasion to clarify several matters concerned.
On November 11, legislators are due to adopt a resolution on State budget estimates for 2016 and discuss the draft revised Maritime Code.
In the afternoon, they will look into the draft Law on Fees and Charges.-VNA
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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.
Legislator Tran Hoang Ngan in an interview on NA sidelines (Source: VNA)
