NA Standing Committee to convene 53rd session on January 12
The 53rd session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on the morning of January 12.
The 53rd session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on the morning of January 12.
The success of the first general election firmly testified to the people's right to mastery as the nation rose from a history of subjugation to claim independence and establish its own state with a full legal basis to represent all citizens at home and internationally, becoming the first democratic state in Southeast Asia, said Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Resolution No. 258/2025/QH15 pilots a number of special mechanisms and policies in the fields of investment, planning, urban development, architecture, construction, land, and finance to implement major and important projects in the capital.
Fernando Piedade dos Santos, former President of the National Assembly and former Vice President of Angola, passed away on December 18 at the age of 75.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The NA Standing Committee adopted a resolution on the first adjustment to the structure, composition, and number of candidates nominated for the 16th NA, and approved a plan to supervise and inspect the election.
The Government proposed raising the revenue threshold exempt from tax for business households from 200 million VND (over 7,580 USD) to 500 million VND per year.
Chairman Man stressed that the Vietnamese Party, State, NA and people have always remembered with gratitude the support of the Soviet people, including the Russian people, in Vietnam’s past struggle for independence, as well as Russia’s close and effective cooperation in the country’s current process of national development.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man described the four items discussed at the meeting as particular significance as they provide strategic direction for the entire tenure, forming an effective “operational toolkit” to strengthen discipline and order within the NA Party Organisation.
Vietnam and Brunei have always maintained close and friendly relations since the establishment of their diplomatic ties, and have especially strengthened cooperation since the upgrade of the ties to a Comprehensive Partnership in 2019.
Emulation must promote the role and responsibility of NA deputies, encouraging them to devote themselves, dare to think, dare to act, dare to innovate, dare to take responsibility, put the common interest first, and truly represent the will and aspirations of the people.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
Chairman Man said that Vietnam always attaches importance to promoting traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with the Czech Republic – its first Strategic Partner in Central and Eastern Europe.
Duoc noted Vystrcil’s selection of HCM City as the first stop of his visit reflects the city’s role, potential, and economic–diplomatic position. He expressed belief that the visit will help strengthen the traditional friendship, provide a strong impetus for Vietnam–Czech relations, and promote cooperation between the Czech Republic and the southern largest city in the time to come.
Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Woo Won Shik and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam from November 20 to 22 at the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man on November 11 sent a message of congratulations to Tomio Okamura on his election as President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic.
The NA Chairman highlighted the importance of accelerating digital transformation in election management, maintaining smooth coordination between central and local authorities, holding leaders accountable, and promptly addressing bottlenecks or any issues arising.
The NA leader called on the VFF Committee of Can Tho to innovate its operations, stay close to the people, and enhance mobilisation efforts to care for policy beneficiaries, those who rendered service to the nation, and low-income households.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man noted that the NA must take the lead in removing institutional obstacles, creating favourable conditions for people and businesses, and promoting socio-economic development, thereby laying a solid foundation for realising the target of double-digit growth in the next five years.
Welcoming the Vietnam visit by the UN Secretary-General, Chairman Man expressed his belief that the trip will create new momentum for the Vietnam – UN partnership, contributing to further strengthening their nearly 50-year cooperation for peace and development.