Lawmakers on the last day of the 42nd National Assembly Standing Committee agreed that unlawful residency registration and marriage registration would no longer be punishable under penal code.
Customers at a transaction desk of a branch of VietinBank in Quang Ninh province's Ha Long City. NA deputies voiced their concern over the proposed changes to the value added tax law and tax administration law in Hanoi on October 16. (Source: VNA)
Lawmakers on the last day of the 42nd National Assembly Standing Committee on October 16 agreed that unlawful residency registration and marriage registration would no longer be punishable under the penal code.
On the discussion about the revised Penal Code, most of NA deputies said that it was necessary to review and eliminate some crimes as they did not cause serious consequences. Administrative provision was appropriate in these cases.
Giving opinion on the application of death penalty for elderly people, Chairman of the NA Law Committee Phan Trung Ly said he agreed with the revised law, which would not implement the death penalty for those who were more than 75 years old. This represented a humane policy of the State.
Discussing the death penalty further, some raised their voices to support the removal of seven charges, including robbery, damage of buildings important to national security, disobeying against orders, surrender to the enemy, sabotaging the peace, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
However, NA Vice Chairman Uong Chu Luu said that crimes against humanity and war crimes should not be removed although they had not yet occurred.
The majority of NA deputies strongly affirmed that it was vital to retain the death penalty for corruption crimes. Those who were guilty of embezzlement could be free from death penalty when they actively compensate for the consequences of the crimes they had committed and cooperated with the authorities' investigation.
Also in the morning, the NA deputies discussed the revised Civil Procedure Code. Most agreed with the law, which stipulated that the courts could not refuse requests to resolve civil cases just because there were no laws available to apply to these cases.
They also suggested that the law should be rewritten in a more persuasive way.
Regarding procedures of sending and receiving petitions, many members suggested electronic mail should be added among many forms of petition to the judicial agencies to ensure convenience for petitioners.
The National Assembly's Standing Committee discussed the country's tax law and tax administration law as well as the preparation for the National Target Programme in the periods of 2016-2020 during the last session of its 42th meeting, which concluded in Hanoi on October 16.
NA deputies stressed the improvements of Vietnam's tax law to facilitate the country's global integration, development and to honour international agreements and protocols which are a part of or currently in negotiation.
NA deputies voiced their concern over the proposed changes to the value added tax law and tax administration law, which were set to take effect on January 1 this year and the law on special consumption tax, which would take effect next year.
Head of NA's Legal Committee Phan Trung Ly said that tax regulations must remain a stable factor to ensure the trust and confidence of the public and the business sector.
Chairman of the NA Nguyen Sinh Hung asked Government agencies to prepare detailed reports on necessary changes to be submitted and presented to the NA for approval with focus on the impact on Vietnam being a part of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement.-VNA
The 42nd session of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee is scheduled to open on October 12, focusing on preparations for the 10 th sitting of the 13 th legislature to kick off on October 20.
Promoting production at home is crucial to reducing the trade deficit, NA Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said at the 42nd ongoing session of the 13th NA Standing Committee.
National Assembly’s Standing Committee members on October 13 agreed that the revised law on Signing, Joining and Implementing International Treaties must serve as a strong legal framework.
Top lawmakers agreed that it was necessary to have a regulation on protecting civil rights through an authorised agency when discussing the revised Civil Code on October 15.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
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.
Customers at a transaction desk of a branch of VietinBank in Quang Ninh province's Ha Long City. NA deputies voiced their concern over the proposed changes to the value added tax law and tax administration law in Hanoi on October 16. (Source: VNA)
