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NA deputies suggest tougher sanctions for violation of law on social networks

Out of more than 30 million internet users in Vietnam, about 87.5 percent are using social networks in the age group of 15-34 accounting for 71 percent.

Calls for public workers basic wage to be increased from early next year

The latest hike in minimum wage occurred on July 1, 2019, with an increase from VND1.39 million to VND1.49 million.

NA's next Q&A session to focus on home affairs, construction, communications

The question and answer session of the ongoing 15th National Assembly’s 4th sitting is scheduled between November 3 to 5 and will focus on construction, communications, home affairs, and inspection, said the assembly's official website.

Minister presents draft amended Law on Electronic Transactions

The draft, comprised of eight chapters and 58 articles, has been drawn up in line with the nine policies specified in the governmental Resolution...

National Assembly discusses piloting auction for vehicle number plates

Minister of Public Security To Lam said the auction aims to meet the personal desires of vehicle buyers, improve management of means of transport, increase collection for the State budget and create transparency in number plate issuance.

Resolutions on major road projects, special policies for Khanh Hoa adopted

The 15th National Assembly (NA) adopted resolutions on some major road projects and special mechanisms and policies for south-central Khanh Hoa province on June 16, part of its third session in Hanoi.

State bank governor, agriculture and finance ministers to be quizzed by legislators

State bank governor Nguyen Thi Hong, Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Le Minh Hoan, Finance Minister Ho Duc Phoc and Transport Minister Nguyen Van The will answer questions from delegates of the National Assembly (NA) in its third session.

Planning for 2021-2030 period proceeds slowly: National Assembly

The National Assembly on May 30 listened to a report of the National Assembly’s supervision group on the implementation of policies and laws on planning since the day the Law on Planning took effect.

Reaching growth target a challenge for this year: NA chair

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue yesterday day expressed his concern that this year’s growth target will be hard to reach.

Gov’t wants to extend bad debt settlement policy

The Government has proposed the National Assembly allow extending the validity of Resolution 42 on bad debt settlement until 2023, it was announced at the 15th National Assembly’s third session on May 24.

Government proposes delay to submission of draft amended Land Law to NA

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.

Growth target of 6.5 percent remains big challenge: Deputy PM

The targets set for 2022, including the growth target of 6-6.5 percent, remain a huge challenge given the domestic and international situation, Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh said at the third session of the 15th National Assembly in Hanoi.

Challenging situation need strong decisions

The third session of the National Assembly, which opens on May 23, is expected to assess the socio-economic matters posed after the pandemic amid unpredictable changes of the world’s economy.

Two cabinet members to be grilled over burning issues

Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha will be questioned over issues of people concern at the ongoing ninth session of the National Assembly Standing Committee.

Policy lobbying in Vietnam

In recent years, businesses and people have increasingly participated in the policy making process.

National Assembly to focus on socio-economic recovery: Top legislator

In the exuberant atmosphere of the new Year of the Tiger 2022, Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue spoke with the local press on parliamentary activities in the first year of the 15th-tenure and its priorities for 2022.

National Assembly agrees to extend eastern wing of North-South Expressway

The National Assembly on Tuesday ratified a resolution on building the eastern section of the North-South Expressway during its extraordinary meeting in Hanoi.

National Assembly NA passes largest ever relief package for economic recovery, development

The National Assembly on January 11 voted to adopt a Government-proposed socio-economic recovery programme worth nearly VND350 trillion (approximately US$15 billion) over the next two years.

Fiscal, monetary solutions proposed to aid socio-economic recovery

The Government has proposed a package of fiscal solutions worth 291 trillion VND (nearly 12.8 billion USD) in total to support socio-economic recovery and development.

National Assembly convenes first extraordinary session

The first extraordinary session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) opened in Hanoi on January 4 via an online platform.