National Assembly deputies debates several bills at plenary session
National Assembly deputies approved a resolution on the State budget estimate for 2016 and gave their opinions on several draft laws during a plenary session in Hanoi on November 11.
Phung Quoc Hien, Head of the National Assembly's Committee for Finance and Budget, presents a report at the plenary session (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - 𒉰National Assembly deputies approved a resolution on the State budget estimate for 2016 and gave their opinions on several draft laws during a plenary session in Hanoi on November 11.
The resolution projects the budget revenue at 1,019.2 trillion VND (45.86 billion USD), while total spending will be 1,273.2 trillion VND (57.3 billion USD), resulting in a deficit of 254 trillion VND, equivalent to 4.95 percent of GDP.
Next year, 60 trillion VND (2.7 billion USD) worth of Government bonds will be issued to invest in projects using Government bond capital decided by the legislature.
The debate on the draft Vietnam Maritime Code (revised) focused on the right to inland transportation and other issues regarding maritime safety, sea ports, vessels and fees and prices of maritime services.
During the afternoon session, the deputies looked into the draft Law on Access to Information and the draft Law on Fees and Charges.
The list of fees and charges, principles to decide levels of fees and charges, fee exemption and reduction and prohibited deeds were among the lawmakers’ most concerns.-VNA
National Assembly (NA) deputies proposed a number of measures to promote the economic growth at their discussions on November 3 as part of the ongoing 13th NA’s 10th sitting.
National Assembly deputies focused their discussion on the country’s socio-economic performance outcomes in 2015 and plans for 2016 during their sitting of the on-going 10th session on November 3.
National Assembly deputies on November 5 heard a number of reports relating to the ratification of a protocol amending the WTO Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Criminal suspects' right to silence and a regulation on the compulsoriness of audio and video recordings during investigations were discussed on the revised Criminal Procedure Code on November 6.
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.
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.
Phung Quoc Hien, Head of the National Assembly's Committee for Finance and Budget, presents a report at the plenary session (Source: VNA)
