The National Assembly began the important discussion on socio-economic and State budget performance in 2019 and plans for 2020 on October 30. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The National Assembly began the importantdiscussion on socio-economic and State budget performance in 2019 and plans for2020 on October 30.
The discussion is being broadcast live on national television and radioand the NA’s TV channel.
In presenting the Government’s report to the NA at the opening sittingof the NA’s 8th session, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said allthe socio-economic development targets for 2019 are expected to be fulfilled, withfive targets to be surpassed. Economic growth is expected to be higher than theset goal while macro-economic stability is maintained, inflation is undercontrol and all major balances of the economy are strengthened and expanded.
The Government leader noted that the GDP growth for 2019 is estimated at6.8 percent, one of the highest rates in the region and the world, whichreflected the great endeavours of all-level administrations, sectors and entirecountry.
The Government outlined the overall targets for 2020, looking tocontinue maintaining macro-economic stability, keeping inflation under control,enhancing the economy’s productivity, quality, efficiency and competitiveness.The Government will push ahead with reforms, perfecting institutions tofacilitate the optimization of all resources and create an open and favourableenvironment for investment and business. Economic restructuring will bebolstered in combination with renewing the growth model, the pace of nationalkey projects will be accelerated, and the role of key economic zones and majorurban centres will be promoted.
The Government will strengthen national defence and security, improvethe effectiveness of external relations and international integration, whilestriving to well perform the role of ASEAN Chair in 2020 and a non-permanentmember in the UN Security Council during 2020-2021. It will firmly protectnational independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity while maintaining apeaceful and stable environment for development, and enhancing the country’sprestige and position in the international arena.
During the discussion at the NA, Government members will be called up toexplain issues raised by NA deputies.
The discussion will last through the morning of November 1./.
The National Assembly discussed the draft law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Organisation of Government and the Law on Organisation of Local Governments in the morning of October 25, the fifth working day of the NA’s 8th session.
The National Assembly (NA) will listen to a report on examining the draft law on amendments and supplements to some articles of the Law on NA Organisation during its ongoing eighth session in Hanoi on October 29.
A draft law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam was among several bills tabled for discussion at the NA on October 29.
Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, along with a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Seongnam Air Base in Seoul on August 10 afternoon (local time), beginning a state visit to the Republic of Korea from August 10-13.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
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 National Assembly began the important discussion on socio-economic and State budget performance in 2019 and plans for 2020 on October 30. (Photo: VNA) 
