An overview of the 15th National Assembly's third session. (Photo: VNA) The implementation of the 14th NA’s Resolution 42/2017/QH14, dated June 21, 2017, on piloting the settlement of bad debts of credit institutions and the extension of the time limit for application of all provisions of this resolution were also tabled. In the afternoon, the National Assembly will listen to Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long’s report on the draft Law on Medical Examination and Treatment (amended), and a verification report on this draft law delivered by Chairwoman of the NA Committee for Social Affairs Nguyen Thuy Anh. The making of the draft law aims to address shortcomings and limitations of the 2009 Law on Medical Examination and Treatment and solve new arising problems to develop and improve the quality of health services. The draft law includes 10 chapters and 102 articles, one more chapter than the existing one. Chairman of the NA Committee for Culture and Education Nguyen Dac Vinh … [Read more...] about NA discusses amended draft laws on medical check-up, treatment, cinematography
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Government proposes delay to submission of draft amended Land Law to NA
At the NA working session (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Government has proposed a delay to a submission of the draft Law on Land (amended) to the National Assembly (NA) until the Party Central Committee issues directions on reforms of land-related policies and laws. The proposal was conveyed by Chairman of the NA Committee on Legal Affairs Hoang Thanh Tung during the 15th NA’s ongoing third session on May 24. In the morning sitting, deputies discussed the proposed Law and Ordinance Building Programme in 2023, and the adjustment of the 2022 programme. According to Tung, the NA Standing Committee is aware of the urgency to amend the Law on Land so as to remove difficulties in the implementation of the law; meet the requirements of mobilising and effectively using land resources to promote production, business and socio-economic development; and create a foundation for amending, supplementing, and overcoming limitations and inadequacies in other relevant legal … [Read more...] about Government proposes delay to submission of draft amended Land Law to NA
Foreign Minister holds phone talks with EC, Hungarian officials
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (left) holds phone talks with Vice President of the European Commission (EC) and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. (Photo: baoquocte.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam always attaches importance to and wants to deepen its relations with the European Union (EU) in the time ahead, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son affirmed during his phone talks with Vice President of the European Commission (EC) and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on May 24. In the talks, Borrell noted his belief that the EU-Vietnam relations will be consolidated as the EU is rolling out a range of policies and initiatives towards the region such as the cooperation strategy with Indo-Pacific and the Global Gateway, with Vietnam among its prioritised cooperation partners. The two sides expressed their delight at achievements following the nearly two-year implementation of the … [Read more...] about Foreign Minister holds phone talks with EC, Hungarian officials
Top legislator lauds contributions of female NA deputies to nation
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on May 24 had a meeting with the group of female NA deputies. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on May 24 had a meeting with the group of female NA deputies, during which he commended the contributions made by generations of female NA deputies to national construction as well as the operation of the legislative body . Established in the 12th legislature, the group has grown into a forum for female legislators to share experience and support each other to fulfill their role, he said. In the 15th-tenure NA, the group of female deputies has 151 members or more than 30 percent of the total number of lawmakers. Hue asked the group to further reform its operational methods, focusing on specific activities to help its members fulfil their duties, contributing to improving the operational quality and efficiency of the NA. The top legislator suggested the group put forth annual operational programmes, … [Read more...] about Top legislator lauds contributions of female NA deputies to nation
New bridge offers safe travel for thousands in poor Thanh Hoa commune
Thousands of residents in a poor commune in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa are calling for funding for a safer bridge. Suoi Khanh Bridge has deteriorated The remote mountainous commune of Co Lung in Ba Thuoc District home to a Thai ethnic group is located some 130 kilometres from Thanh Hoa City. Due to difficult terrain, travel has always been one of the biggest challenges for local people. Suoi Khanh Bridge lies on one of the most important routes in Co Lung Commune. The bridge that serves over 2,000 residents in four villages has now seriously deteriorated. According to the chairman of the Co Lung Commune People's Committee, Truong Van Thanh, the Suoi Khanh Bridge was built from wood in 1994. The 25-metre wooden bridge has deteriorated over time," the official said. "We’ve had to repair it many times, especially after flooding seasons, which meant hundreds of children could not travel to school while adults could not go to work." … [Read more...] about New bridge offers safe travel for thousands in poor Thanh Hoa commune
Downpours cause human, property losses in northern Vietnam
Downpours cause human and property losses in northern Vietnam. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Hanoi and other northern provinces were inundated following heavy rains on May 23 and 24 that have caused human and property losses. Hanoi's Hoang Mai district recorded rainfall of over 130 mm from May 23 night, followed by Hai Ba Trung district at 100 mm, and Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Dong Da and Long Bien districts at 80 mm. Traffic jams have been seen in Ngo Xuan Quang, Co Linh, Ngoc Lam and Duc Giang roads in Long Bien, and many other streets in the capital city. Downpours, landslides and flooding have caused serious human and property losses to localities. As of 5pm on May 24, the natural disasters killed three in the mountainous provinces of Tuyen Quang and Hoa Binh, and injured four others in Tuyen Quang. Up to 253 houses in Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Yen Bai, Dien Bien, Lao Cai, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Cao Bang and Hoa Binh provinces were damaged. Meanwhile, nearly 1,000 ha of … [Read more...] about Downpours cause human, property losses in northern Vietnam