The 15th National Assembly (NA) convened its fifth plenary session in Hanoi on May 22 morning, broadcast live on the channels of radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV1), the Vietnam Television (VTV1), and the National Assembly TV.
The 15th National Assembly’s fifth session opens in Hanoi on May 22 morning (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 15th National Assembly (NA) convened its fifth plenarysession in Hanoi on May 22 morning, broadcast live on the channels of radio TheVoice of Vietnam (VOV1), the Vietnam Television (VTV1), and the National Assembly TV.
During the session, the NA will consider and approve eightdraft laws, three draft resolutions. Legislators will also give opinions on nine draft laws and look into socio-economic issues,the State budget, and supervision, among others.
Notably, NA deputies will scrutinise reports onsupplementary assessments of the implementation of the socio-economicdevelopment plan and State budget in 2022 and the first months of this year, ratifythe State budget balance in 2021, and comment on the report on thrift practiceand wastefulness prevention in 2022.
Leaders and former leaders of the Party, State and National Assembly, and NA deputies attend the flag-raising ceremony at the event (Photo: VNA)
TheNA will consider the supreme supervision for the mobilisation, management anduse of resources serving the COVID-19 prevention and control; and theimplementation of policies and laws on grassroots health and preventivemedicine.
Besides, the legislators will make decisionsrelating to the investment of some projects, the further allocation of mid-terminvestment and capital sourced from the socio-economic recovery and developmentprogramme, and the adjustment and supplement of the charter capital of theVietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
The legislature will consider and approve resolutions on monitoringprogrammes and the establishment of a monitoring delegation of the legislative bodyin 2024.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committeewill present a report on public feedback in the fifth session.
NA deputies will also work on a report onsupervision results of the settlement of vot༺ers' petitions sent to the fourthsitting of the 15th legislature, hold a question-and-answer session, andconsider and approve the resolution of the fifth meeting.
Thesession will also discuss the personnel work, and consider and make decisions otherimportant issues./.
The National Assembly Standing Committee has decided to convene the third extraordinary meeting of the 15th-tenure legislature to consider personnel affairs under its authority.
The 15th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will convene its 22nd session in Hanoi on April 10 and 11 under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, according to the NA Office.
The 15th National Assembly (NA) will open its fifth sitting on May 22 following a preparatory session the same day, heard a press conference in Hanoi on May 19.
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.
The 15th National Assembly’s fifth session opens in Hanoi on May 22 morning (Photo: VNA) 
Leaders and former leaders of the Party, State and National Assembly, and NA deputies attend the flag-raising ceremony at the event (Photo: VNA) 
