Mai Tien Dung, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office, talks to the press about the challenge the Government faces in the future and his views on the new post.

VOV.VN -On April 16 (the10th day of the 3rd lunar month) Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong burnt incense to commemorate the Hung Kings’ death anniversary at the Hung Kings Temple special complex in the northern province of Phu Tho.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong paid a fact-finding tour of northern Quang Ninh province on April 13 – 14 to examine the implementation of the 12th National Party Congress’s Resolution, Party building, and socio-economic issues. 

Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC) Vice President Tran Thanh Man had 100 percent of the vote in favour of his assignment to take over as Vice President and General Secretary of the 8th tenure (2014-2019). 

VOV.VN - The third consultation meeting was held in Hanoi on April 14 to approve the official list of candidates nominated by central agencies for the National Assembly (NA) election.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC)’s Presidium held the third consultation meeting on April 14 to approve the official list of 197 candidates nominated by central organisations for the election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a decision on the assignment of work for the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Ministers.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has appointed Commander of Military Zone 1, Lieutenant General Phan Van Giang as Deputy Defence Minister. 

The National Election Council (NEC) convened its fourth session in Hanoi on April 13 under the chair of its Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

The 13th National Assembly has left a deep imprint on Vietnam’s constitutional and legislative history as various crucial matters regarding national destiny were decided during the tenure.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired the first meeting of the freshly-elected government right after the closing of the 13th National Assembly’s 11th session in Hanoi on April 12. 

The Vietnamese President, Prime Minister (PM) and National Assembly Chairwoman continued to receive congratulations from Asian countries’ leaders on their election to the posts. 

The government members from the 2007-2011 and 2011-2016 tenures met with newly elected government members at a get-together in Hanoi on April 12. 

VOV.VN -  Many voters have expressed their interest in the outcomes of the last session of the 13th National Assembly (NA) which concluded on April 12 in Hanoi.

The 11th session of the 13th National Assembly (NA) was a success, fulfilling all set tasks regarding making laws, reviewing the legislature’s performance during the 13 th tenure, deciding on socio-economic issues, and State personnel work. 

As the country’s National Assembly (NA) election day, scheduled for May 22, approaches, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) is promoting stronger political participation by women.

VOV.VN - The 13th National Assembly (NA) concluded the 11th session in Hanoi on April 12 after 19 days’ sitting, successfully fulfilling its scheduled agenda.

VOV.VN - The 13th National Assembly ends its current term on April 12. The legislature has completed its personnel work after electing key leaders.

VOV.VN - On April 11, the National Assembly approved a list of  members of the National Electional Council (NEC) and the Council on National Defence and Security (CNDS) presented earlier by President Tran Dai Quang and NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

VOV.VN - State President Tran Dai Quang has asked the National Assembly (NA) to approve the assignment of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to the post of Vice Chairman of the Council of National Defence and Security (CNDS).

Nguyen Van Binh, the former Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Economic Affairs. 

The National Assembly voted to approve the Prime Minister’s appointment of 21 cabinet positions, including three Deputy Prime Ministers for five-year terms, during the ongoing and last 11th session of the 13th legislature in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - With a majority vote, the National Assembly on April 11 ratified proposals on relieving 14 members of the National Election Council (NEC) and three members of the Council of National Defence and Security (CNDS).

VOV.VN - On April 11, lawmakers will cast secret ballots to approve the proposal on relieving several vice chairs and members of the National Election Council (NEC) and the Council of National Defence and Security (CNDS) from their positions.

President Tran Dai Quang on April 10 offered incense to late President Ho Chi Minh and planted a tree at the K9-Da Chong historic relic site in Hanoi’s outlying Ba Vi district. 

The National Assembly approved the revised Law on Signing, Joining and Implementing International Treaties and a resolution on adjusting land use plans to 2020 and the national land use plan for 2016-2020 (last phase) during the April 9 meeting.

National Assembly deputies have expressed hope that the new government will build on the past successes and issue timely policies for socio-economic development. 

VOV.VN - Truong Hoa Binh, Vuong Dinh Hue and Trinh Dinh Dung have been assigned to the post of Deputy Prime Ministers by the National Assembly.

VOV.VN - The assignment of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Deputy Prime Ministers and other Government members has been adopted at the 11th session of the 13th National Assembly (NA).

Chairwoman of the National Election Council (NEC) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan presented a proposal on relieving several NEC Vice Chairs and members from duties during the 13th NA’s April 9 meeting.