The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee looked into the November ombudsman report, including unresolved issues from October, during its ongoing 40th session on December 10.
At the 40th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee on December 10. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee looked into the November ombudsman report, including unresolved issues from October, during its ongoing 40th ses🦹sion on December 10.
Presenting the report, Deputy Head of the NA Standing Committee’s Ombudsman Commission Hoang Anh Cong highlighted public strong support for re-organising the political system's organisational apparatus to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This restructuring is seen as a necessary response to practical demands, expected to invigorate national protection, development, and progress, while creating momentum to achieve the goals outlined at the 13th National Party Congress. However, he emphasised the importance of safeguarding the rights and benefits of officials, public employees, and workers throughout the process.
Citizens also praised the results of the 8th session of the 15th NA, particularly innovations in legislative mindset and methods, which emphasised brevity, clarity, decentralisation, and administrative reform. Nonetheless, concerns remain regarding negative practices in land auctions, the rise in business closures and suspensions, and other economic challenges.
The commission proposed that the NA Standing Committee urge the Government and the Prime Minister to direct relevant ministries and agencies to enforce stricter controls over land auctions and enhance transparency to prevent disruptions caused by high-bid withdrawals. They also recommended introducing penalties for real estate market manipulation.
The Ministry of Health was called upon to strengthen inspections and oversight to ensure food safety, particularly in collective kitchens and canteens, and to manage food supply effectively to minimize food poisoning risks.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man underlined that the report should better summarise public opinions and highlight the legislature's activities, particularly significant reforms during the 8th session. He noted the approval of 18 laws at the session, showcasing efforts by the Government, the NA Council for Ethnic Affairs, and other committees, which gained strong consensus among deputies.
NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh stressed the importance of fostering unity within the political system and among citizens regarding the restructuring and streamlining of the organisational apparatus. She underscored the need for sound mechanisms and policies to support affected officials and public servants, ensuring an optimal and fair realignment of the public workforce.
Emphasising that the goal of streamlining the apparatus is not only to spur national development but also to improve the well-being of those affected, Thanh proposed implementing strong policies to encourage retiring officials to voluntarily make way for younger, well-trained personnel. She argued that this approach would help sustain a dynamic and capable system./.
The central steering committee for the review of the implementation of Resolution No. 18-NQ/TW, issued by the 12th Party Central Committee in 2017, on December 5 requested all units to complete their proposals for restructuring and streamlining the organisational apparatus in December 2024, in preparation for extraordinary meetings of the Party Central Committee and the National Assembly, scheduled to take place in February 2025.
The Ministry of Home Affairs is researching and developing a policy that is strong enough and outstanding for redundant officials, public employees, and civil servants during the process of streamlining the organisational apparatus, Chief of the Office, and spokesperson of the ministry Vu Dang Minh told reporters at the Government’s monthly regular press conference on December 7.
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.
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.
