Legislature to conduct supreme supervision of child abuse control in 2
Legislature to conduct supreme supervision of child abuse control in 2020
The National Assembly has chosen the topic for its supreme supervision in 2020 to be the implementation of the laws and policies on the prevention of and fight against the abuse of children through a voting on June 3.
Lawmakers at the 7th session of the 14th National Assembly (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The NationalAssembly has chosen the topic for its supreme supervision in 2020 to be theimplementation of the laws and policies on the prevention of and fight against theabuse of children through a voting on June 3.
Also on June 3, lawmakersdiscussed a draft supervision programme of the 14th NA in 2020, underwhich the NA’s 9th session will examine the Government’s reports onsupplementary assessment of the implementation of socio-economic plans in 2019and the first months of 2020 and the State budget balance in 2018. The NAStanding Committee will also submit to the 9th session its report onthe settlement of voters’ petitions sent to the 8th session.
At the 10th session,the NA is projected to consider the Government’s reports on socio-economic and budgetaryperformance in 2020 and plans for 2021, the fight against corruption, wastefulnessand crime, the enforcement of the Constitution, laws and the NA’s resolution,and the settlement of complaints and denunciations by the Government, theSupreme People’s Court and Supreme People’s Procuracy. The session will alsoconsider reports on the performance of the NA Standing Committee and other NAagencies, the Government, the Supreme People’s Court and Supreme People’sProcuracy, the State Audit Office and other agencies in line with the law.
Also under the draft programme,the NA will look into reports and conduct question-and-answer activities on theimplementation of the NA’s resolution on thematic supervision and hearings atthe session.
The 14th NA is in thecourse of its 7th session from May 20. The session will last untilJune 14.-VNA
Many voters nationwide have showed their approval of the National Assembly (NA)’s debate on May 30, while also highlighting issues they hope will be raised for further discussion.
The ninth working day of the 14th National Assembly’s seventh session, under the chair of National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, was televised nationwide on May 30.
Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung and Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung pointed out difficulties and shortcomings facing the economy in their reports presented at the 14th National Assembly’s seventh session in Hanoi on May 31.
The National Assembly appreciated the Government’s leadership and the drastic implementation of the NA’s resolutions on socio-economic development and State budget when examining the reports on socio-economic performance in 2018 and early months of 2019 on May 31 morning.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
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.
Lawmakers at the 7th session of the 14th National Assembly (Photo: VNA) 
