

Speaking at the closing ceremony, NA Chairman Man stated that the session, which lasted six and a half days, adopted multiple laws and resolutions aimed at reorganising the state apparatus and accelerating socio-economic development.
Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu called on countries to develop a shared vision toward a futire of stability, sustainability, and strong linkages across oceans and seas, including the Indian Ocean, the Pacific, and the East Sea.
The National Assembly on February 19 approved a resolution that strongly empowers Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in implementing investments in urban railway projects.
Under the resolution, the legislative body decided to adjust some key targets. Accordingly, the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate is set to reach 8% or higher, with the GDP scale this year expected to exceed 500 billion USD. The GDP per capita is projected to surpass 5,000 USD, and the average consumer price index (CPI) growth rate is targeted to be around 4.5 - 5%.
On February 19, the 15th National Assembly adopted the Law on Organisation of Local Governments (revised) and the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents (revised).
The 15th National Assembly (NA) adopted a resolution on several special mechanisms and policies for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project at its ninth extraordinary session on February 19.
According to the resolution, the construction of a modern and harmonious railway aims to meet the transport demand between Vietnam and China. The initiative is expected to serve as a catalyst for rapid and sustainable economic development along the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong economic corridor while strengthening national defence and security and promoting the industrialisation and modernisation, contributing to delivering on the targets and missions set at the documents of the 13th National Party Congress and the Party’s resolutions.
The deputies will pass a resolution addressing issues related to the streamlining of the political system’s organisational apparatus, a resolution on supplementation to the 2025 socio-economic development plan with a growth target of at least 8%, and another on pilot policies to remove barriers in science-technology research and innovation activities.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
PM Pham Minh Chinh encouraged Guangxi and Vietnamese localities to innovate and enhance the quality of their cooperation mechanisms to deliver tangible benefits to the people.
Armenian Ambassador to Vietnam Suren Baghdasaryan affirmed that Armenia considers Vietnam a key partner in Southeast Asia.
The International Department of the CPC Central Committee stands ready to work closely with the Vietnamese Embassy to properly implement the common perceptions of the Parties and countries’ leaders, prepare for high-level exchanges and meetings, and fruitfully boost inter-Party cooperation.
In the current complex international context, Vietnam stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Cuba, shares experience with and supports the country in overcoming challenges and promoting its strengths for mutual development.
The resolution issuance is essential to clearly define the specific tasks, powers, and organisational structure of the National Assembly's bodies after the restructuring and merger process, said NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on February 18 sent a message of congratulations to new Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament Nikitas Kaklamanis.
Vietnam consistently regards the development of its relations with China as an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority in its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralism and diversification of external relations.
As the highest administrative body, the Government bears a heavy responsibility across all sectors, particularly as Vietnam aims for sustainable double-digit economic growth while ensuring macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, public debt and fiscal deficits, and safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
Vietnam and Canada's Saskatchewan are striving for the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding on labour collaboration in mid-2025.
President Luong Cuong on February 18 presided over a ceremony to announce and hand over the presidential decisions appointing two deputy prime ministers and four ministers serving the 2021-2026 term.
Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang described the recent progress in bilateral relations as an important prerequisite for deepening the two countries' cooperation across all fields.