President Tran Dai Quang on April 26 met with voters in Ho Chi Minh City’s Districts 1, 3 and 4 to listen to their opinions, mostly in issues on the environment, the settlement of complaints related to land use, solutions to traffic congestion, and education quality improvement.
President Tran Dai Quang (C) meets with voters (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang on April26 met with voters in Ho Chi Minh City’s Districts 1, 3 and 4 to listen totheir opinions, mostly in issues on the environment, the settlement ofcomplaints related to land use, solutions to traffic congestion, and educationquality improvement.
The voters also voiced their concerns in streamlining publicservants and administrative system, improving quality of question-and-answerssessions of the National Assembly and, expanding the forms of voter meeting, aswell as matters related to some draft laws and the abuse of beliefs forsuperstitious practices.
President Tran Dai Quang applauded the voters’ opinions on thediversification of forms of meeting voters, highlighting that deputies mustregularly maintain a close connectivity with voters to fully absorb theiropinions and aspirations, thus reporting to authorised agencies.
Regarding the urgent matters in protecting the environment, thePresident affirmed Vietnam’s stance of not exchanging the environment at anycost, adding that the country will carefully evaluate environmental impacts ofall projects to ensure rapid and sustainable growth.
Recently, the Government has halted a number of projectswith ambiguous environmental impact assessment, he noted.
On the settlement of complaints related to land use, thePresident said that the Party, State and localities have paid great attentionto the matter.
On the recent incident in Dong Tam commune, My Duc districtof Hanoi, the Party Central Committee has directed Hanoi leaders tocomprehensively withdraw lessons to prevent similar cases.
At the same time, authorised agencies must listen topeople’s opinions, while giving explanations to locals on policies,orientations and decisions of the State and localities, thus ensuringdisciplines and expanding democracy through constructive dialogues to reachhigh consensus, he stated.
He also noted down voters’ feedback on a number of draftlaws such as the revised Law on Corruption Prevention and Control, a guiding decreeon the Land Law and Law on Denunciation (revised).-VNA
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung on June 25 met with voters in Vu Quang, one of the poorest mountainous districts in the central province of Ha Tinh.
President Truong Tan Sang met with voters in Ho Chi Minh City on May 16 and 17, answering questions over a number of social issues ahead of the ninth sitting of the 13th National Assembly.
President Truong Tan Sang has promised that the utmost efforts would be made in the remaining months of his term to successfully realise voters’ aspirations at a meeting with constituents of HCM City.
Voters in District 1 and 3 in HCM City expressed their hope that the National Assembly will be productive in its operations, including soundly performing its supervision over executive agencies.
Voters in District 4 of Ho Chi Minh City have voiced their hope that deputies at the 14th National Assembly (NA) will keep their promises made during their electioneering earlier this year.
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.
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.
President Tran Dai Quang (C) meets with voters (Photo: VNA)
