VOV.VN - On April 1, National Assembly (NA) deputies discussed socio-economic development in 2015 and over the last 5 years, and development and land use plans until 2020.

Preparations for the election of deputies to the 14th National Assembly and People’s Councils for 2016-2020 are being conducted in line with the law and progressing smoothly, according to the National Election Council (NEC)’s Office.

VOV.VN - Over the last 70 years, Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) has had 11 leaders. Among them, the newly elected Chairperson Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan is the first NA woman leader, and Mr. Truong Chinh had served the longest term (21 years).

The Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on March 28 issued a dispatch on correcting the promotion and appointment of officials. 

VOV.VN -  Many National Assembly (NA) deputies and voters consider the election of Madam Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan as Vietnam's first female top legislator a turning point for the legislature. 

VOV.VN - On March 31, the newly-elected National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan presented the NA Standing Committee’s nomination of Public Security Minister Tran Dai Quang for the post of State President. 

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan was elected as the new Chairwoman of the NA and the National Election Council (NEC) on March 31 with a majority of votes.

The National Assembly (NA) has agreed to let Nguyen Sinh Hung step down from both positions as Chairman of the NA and the National Election Council (NEC) during a plenary session in Hanoi on March 30. 

The National Assembly debated the draft Law on Signing, Joining and Implementing International Treaties (revised) and conducted procedures to relieve the NA Chairman and head of the National Election Council on March 30.

Legislators held group discussions in the morning of March 30 about the retirement of National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung, who also chairs the National Election Council. 

Legislators have appreciated efforts by the President, Government, Prime Minister and chiefs of judicial agencies while commenting on their performance since 2011. 

National Assembly deputies examined draft working reports of State and Government leaders for the 2011-2016 tenure, during a plenary session broadcast live nationwide on March 29. 

VOV.VN - Voters nationwide have hailed the end-of-term reports of the President, the government, and the Prime Minister over the last 5 years.

VOV.VN - The last session of the 13th National Assembly is taking place in Hanoi. Activities of the 13th NA, which is considered one of dynamism and reform, have contributed to national construction and defense and international integration.

Voters nationwide have closely followed the 11th session of the 13th National Assembly, and expressed their satisfaction with the NA’s and its agencies’ activities during the last tenure. 

National Assembly deputies looked into draft working reports of the 13th legislature and its organisations from 2011-2016 during a plenary session live broadcast nationwide on March 28.

The most outstanding imprint left by the 13th National Assembly during the tenure was the 2013 Constitution, which upholds human rights, citizens’ rights and the rule of law, law makers said at the NA session on March 28 morning. 

Ho Chi Minh City should become a national special economic zone, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Dinh La Thang said.

How to ease losses caused by drought and saltwater intrusion that are afflicting the Mekong Delta, south-central and Central Highlands regions dominated the Government’s monthly meeting in Hanoi on March 26.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has signed a decision to issue the Party Political Bureau’s Directive on study, understanding, communicating, and implementing Resolutions of the 12th National Party Congress. 

National Assembly deputies gave their feedback on the draft revised Law on Export-Import Tariffs during a session in Hanoi on March 25. 

VOV.VN - On March 25, National Assembly (NA) deputies debated revised Pharmaceutical Law, focusing on regulations on management of medicine prices and supplementary food. 

National Assembly deputies on March 24 agreed on the essentials of a law on information access rights during their ongoing session in Hanoi.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on March 22 signed into issuance the Politburo’s Directive No. 01-CT/TW on studying, popularising and implementing the Resolution of the 12th National Party Congress. 

National Assembly deputies discussed in groups a draft working report of the legislature’s 13th tenure and its agencies for 2011-2016 during the ongoing 11th session in Hanoi on March 23. 

Party and State leaders worldwide continued to convey congratulations to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on his re-election at the 12th National Party Congress that closed in January. 

Most voters have lauded the candid and responsible spirit reflected in the working reports presented by the National Assembly Chairman, the President and the Prime Minister during the second day of the legislature’s 11th meeting.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung reported on the Government’s and his performance during the 2011 – 2016 term to the National Assembly deputies at the ongoing last meeting of the 13th parliament on March 22. 

National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung delivered a draft working report of the legislature (13th tenure) during its plenary session in Hanoi on March 22. 

President Truong Tan Sang presented a report reviewing his performance as the State leader for 2011-2016 during the second day of the legislature’s last meeting on March 22.