Socio-economic issues high on agenda of National Assembly
Socio-economic issues are high on the agenda of the National Assembly (NA) on May 25 and 26, which are important discussions part of the ongoing fifth session of the 14th-tenure parliament.
Socio-economic issues are high on the agenda of the National Assembly on May 25 and 26 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Socio-economic issues are high on theagenda of the National Assembly (NA) on May 25 and 26, which are importantdiscussions part of the ongoing fifth session of the 14th-tenure parliament.
Lawmakers are looking into the implementation ofthe socio-economic development and state budget plans for 2017 and the plansfor 2018 in the first months of the year, the outcomes of thrift practice andwastefulness prevention in 2017, and the final accounts of the State budgetbalance in 2016.
The discussions are broadcast live on televisionand radio.
At the session’s opening meeting on May 21,Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh, on behalf of the Government, delivered areport giving additional assessment of the socio-economic development in 2017and the first months of 2018, along with key tasks and solutions in the timeahead.
The report noted that thanks to efforts by thewhole political system, business community and people nationwide, thesocio-economic situation last year and in the beginning of 2018 recordedimportant and comprehensive improvements.
While the macro-economy remained stable, mostsectors posted higher growth rate year on year, and people’s living standardsimproved. Positive outcomes were seen in the fields of culture, society,environment, administrative reform, corruption and wastefulness prevention andcontrol, defence, security, and external relations, thus helping to consolidatepeople, businesses and domestic and foreign investors’ trust.
However, the report also admitted shortcomingsin Vietnam’s economy. Although efforts have been made to solve problems, thereremain many issues that require stronger efforts to be addressed.
It stressed the need not to be subjective butactively keep a close watch on the domestic and international situation to makeappropriate and timely response.
Meanwhile, it is necessary to pay attention tosolving existing problems or those that have just emerged, actively devisesolutions to promote potential areas, improve the business climate andcompetitiveness, and strive to successfully realise the targets and tasks for2018 to create momentum for sustainable development in the following years,according to the report.-VNA
Contentious contents in the draft law on the special administrative-economic units of Van Don, Bac Van Phong and Phu Quoc were the centre of discussions among National Assembly deputies on May 23 morning.
Legislators discussed contentious contents of the draft law on the special administrative-economic units of Van Don, Bac Van Phong and Phu Quoc in the morning of May 23, the third working day of the fifth meeting of the 14th National Assembly.
The discussion of the draft Law on Denunciations (revised) on May 24 as part of the 5th session of the 14th National Assembly saw different views on such forms of denunciations as via telephone or email.
Lawmakers stressed the need to protect denunciators and their kin on the sidelines of the 14th National Assembly’s fifth session which discussed several contentious points of the draft Law on Denunciation (revised) on May 24.
The 14th National Assembly (NA) convened its plenary session on May 24, with debates focusing on amendments of the Law on Denunciations and Competition Law.
Known as the “four pillars for Vietnam’s ascend”, the Pobiburo's Resolutions 57, 59, 66, and 68 focus on cultivating a robust national entrepreneurial spirit, unlocking resources for innovation across society, and accelerating the development of digital economy, knowledge-based economy, green economy, and circular economy, propelling Vietnam forward rapidly and firmly on the path of modernisation and international integration.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang cleared up deputies' concern regarding how to spur socio-economic growth, renew traditional growth motives and establish new momentum for development.
Vietnam proposed several priorities: narrowing the digital divide, strengthening women’s leadership in the digital economy and AI governance, and mobilising sustainable financing for gender equality initiatives in line with each country’s national priorities and context. Vietnam also advocated for genuine women’s participation and leadership across all areas of public life.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
Socio-economic issues are high on the agenda of the National Assembly on May 25 and 26 (Photo: VNA) 
