Politics

NA Standing Committee convenes 37th session

The National Assembly Standing Committee convened its 37th session in Hanoi on September 9 under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.
NA Standing Committee convenes 37th session
NA Standing Committee convenes 37th session ảnh 1National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (standing) speaks at the opening ceremony of the 37th session of the NA Standing Committee (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The National AssemblyStanding Committee convened its 37th session in Hanoi on September 9 under thechair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ngan said thecommittee will give opinions on 12 draft laws along with a draft resolution onhandling tax debts for those who are no longer able to pay the State budget,and another on approving the overall scheme for investment in socio-economicdevelopment in ethnic minority, mountainous and disadvantaged regions in2021-2025.

Legislators will discuss the allocation and useof extra revenue of the central budget in 2018 as well as the necessity ofpromulgating a NA’s resolution on management and use of revenues fromdivestment of State capital and equitisation of State enterprises, and aGovernment’s decree prescribing customs procedures and inspection of transitgoods via the ASEAN Customs Transit System, she said.

Also on the agenda are reports in the field ofjustice, audit activities, preparations for the eighth session of the NA, athematic supervision on the implementation of policies and laws to realise thenational target programme on sustainable poverty reduction in ethnic minorityand mountainous areas in 2012-2018.

The committee will consider the establishmentand adjustment of administrative boundaries in three northern provinces ofQuang Ninh, Hai Duong and Lao Cai, she noted.

After the opening speech of the top legislator,lawmakers gave opinions on the draft Law on resiving and supplementing somearticles of the Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and the DykeLaw.

NA Vice Chairman Phung Quoc Hien said as thiswas the first time the NA Standing Committee gave opinions on this draft law, draftingagencies should study the opinions of the committee for verification andadjustment before submitting the draft law to the NA at the upcoming eighth session.-VNA
VNA
#National Assembly Standing Committee #37th session #NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan #draft laws #draft resolutions #handle tax debts #socio-economic development #ethnic minority #legislators #customs procedures #ASEAN Customs Transit System #Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control #Vietnamplus #Vietnam News Agency
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Transport minister fields questions about hot issues

Transport minister fields questions about hot issues

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The was confronted with hot issues at the question-and-answer (Q&A) session of the ongoing 36th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee in Hanoi on August 15.

See more

Canadian friends highlight Vietnam’s values of independence, self-reliance

Canadian friends highlight Vietnam’s values of independence, self-reliance

CPC (M-L) member Margaret Villamizar noted that Vietnam’s long history of defending its independence and sovereignty has demonstrated the Vietnamese people’s organisational capacity, creativity and resilience. These qualities continue to be reflected in the country’s development and international relations today.

Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Phan Minh Giang (Photo: VNA)

Top leader’s visit to inject fresh momentum into Vietnam-New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: diplomat

The upcoming state visit to New Zealand by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam is expected to provide further momentum for the Vietnam-New Zealand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to reach a new height, commensurate with the potential and stature of the two countries, bringing more practical benefits to their people and businesses, as well as contributing to the development goals of each country and to peace, stability and sustainable development in the region and the world.

National Assembly deputy Nguyen Thi Suu of Hue city speaks at a discussion during the first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly. (Photo: VNA)

Bill seeks more flexible, proactive grassroots mediation

Lawmakers are scheduled to discuss on August 10 two draft laws - the revised Law on Grassroots Mediation and a law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Contract-Based Vietnamese Guest Workers as part of their agenda of the first extraordinary sitting of the 16 National Assembly.

Vietnam sends congratulations to Singapore on 61st National Day

Vietnam sends congratulations to Singapore on 61st National Day

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam has sent a congratulatory message to Secretary-General of the People's Action Party (PAP) Lawrence Wong and President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam on the occasion of the country's 61st National Day (August 9, 1965–2026).

Vietnam sends condolences over passing of Lao NA President

Vietnam sends condolences over passing of Lao NA President

In the message, the Vietnamese side described Comrade Saysomphone Phomvihane as an outstanding leader of the Lao Party, State and people, and a steadfast communist who devoted his life to the revolutionary cause of the LPRP and to building and developing a peaceful, independent, united and prosperous Laos.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man leads a high-ranking delegation of the Party and State of Vietnam to pay tribute to Politburo member and President of the National Assembly of Laos Xaysomphone Phomvihane. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese top legislator pays tribute to Lao NA President

Writing in the book of condolences, the Vietnamese leader expressed his profound sorrow over the passing of Comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane, describing it as a great loss to the Lao Party, State, NA and people, as well as to Vietnam, which had lost a great friend and loyal comrade who made important contributions to strengthening and developing the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam on August 9 departs Hanoi for state visits to Australia and New Zealand. (Photo: VNA)

Top leader departs for state visits to Australia, New Zealand

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam's visits, from August 9-14, are made at the invitations of Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn and Governor-General of New Zealand Cindy Kiro.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam (R) hosts Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Hanoi on September 10, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

New impetus for deeper Vietnam–Australia ties

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam's state visit comes as the Vietnam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is booming. Leaders expect it will inject new momentum, making ties deeper, more substantive and more effective.