Incumbent and former Party and State leaders as well as legislators attend the opening of the second plenary session of the 15th National Assembly (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The second plenary session of the15th National Assembly will open in Hanoi on October 20.
On the first working day of the session, participants are to spend one-minute of silenceto commemorate dead victims of COVID-19.
Following the opening remarks by NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue,Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will deliver a report on the progress of thesocio-economic development plan for 2021 and a draft plan for 2022. Averification report on the plans will be delivered by Chairman of the NA EconomicCommittee Vu Hong Thanh.
Chairman of the NA Committee for Social AffairsNguyen Thuy Anh is to present a report verifying the results of COVID-19 preventionand control measures and the implementation of Resolution No. 30/2021/QH15 onoutcomes of the first session of the 15th National Assembly.
In the morning, President of the Vietnam Fatherland FrontCentral Committee Do Van Chien is scheduled to deliver a report summarising ideas and requestsfrom voters to the 15th NA’s second session, followed by a report read by Duong Thanh Binh, head of the NA Standing Committee’s OmbudsmanCommittee, on the supervision results of the settlement ofrequests that voters sent to the 11th session of the 14th NA.
In the afternoon, NA deputies will listen to Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc’sreport on the State budget disbursement situation in 2021 and the estimate andallocation plan for 2022 as well as the State finance-budget plan for the2022-2024 period, along with a verification report on the work.
Also in the afternoon, Inspector General of the Supreme People’s Procuracy LeMinh Tri will present a draft Law on amendments and supplements to anumber of articles of the Law on Execution of Criminal Judgments.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung willalso deliver a proposal on a bill on amendments and supplements to anumber of articles of the Statistics Law.
Later, the legislators willdiscuss the two bills in groups./.
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on October 15 chaired a working session with agencies to discuss the management and coordination of fiscal and monetary policies amid COVID-19.
Secretary General of the National Assembly (NA) and Chairman of the NA Office Chairman Bui Van Cuong has said preparations for the second session of the 15th legislature scheduled to open on October 20 have been basically completed.
A webinar was held on October 18 for Vietnamese and Lao legislators to exchange experience in building the Law on Survey and Mapping, and the Law on National Border.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Thirty years ago, on July 28, 1995, Vietnam’s accession to ASEAN marked a historic strategic decision, opening a new chapter in the country’s integration process and beginning its strong rise.
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang has outlined specific priorities and proposals for cooperation with the UNODA in preparation for the upcoming 11th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The Vietnamese Party leader's visit is therefore expected to mark a new stage in the development of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, with a focus on such areas as digital transformation, supply chains, semiconductors, clean energy, and maritime security, Choe assessed.
At their meeting, which took place in the Angolan capital of Luanda on August 7 as part of State President Luong Cuong’s ongoing state visit to the African nation, the two officials also agreed to make full use of existing cooperation mechanisms, particularly the Vietnam – Angola Intergovernmental Committee, and step up exchanges of delegations at all levels.
President Luong Cuong's talks with his Angolan counterrpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Vietnamese leader's receptions for a delegation from the Japan – Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance, and the Government's regular meeting for July are among news highlights on August 7 evening.
Over the past five decades, the Vietnam - Angola relationship has grown steadily, marked by political trust and close bonds between their Parties, States, Governments, and peoples, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
President Luong Cuong called on the two countries to join hands to promote South – South cooperation, contribute to building a fair and equal global political and economic order, safeguard independence and sovereignty, and promote extensive and substantive international solidarity and cooperation.
President Luong Cuong called on the community to remain united, integrate well into local society, adhere to local laws, and continue contributing to both Angola’s development and Vietnam – Angola relations.
Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Angola Carolina Cerqueira agreed to continue strengthening political trust, boost high-level delegation exchanges via all channels, including the parliamentary one, and create favourable legal conditions for bilateral cooperation.
Incumbent and former Party and State leaders as well as legislators attend the opening of the second plenary session of the 15th National Assembly (Photo: VNA) 
