NA deputies propose giving PM more power in COVID-19 fight
NA deputies propose giving PM more power in COVID-19 fight

VOV.VN - National Assembly deputies on July 25 expressed their concern about unpredictable developments of the fresh COVID-19 outbreak and proposed the legislature the Government and the Prime Minister to decide on unprecedented measures against the pandemic.

NA deputies propose giving PM more power in COVID-19 fight
Nguyen Xuan Phuc nominated as State President for 2021-2026
Nguyen Xuan Phuc nominated as State President for 2021-2026

VOV.VN - Incumbent State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has been nominated as head of the Vietnamese State for the 2021-2026 term.

Nguyen Xuan Phuc nominated as State President for 2021-2026
NA cuts short meeting, priority given to COVID-19 fight
NA cuts short meeting, priority given to COVID-19 fight

VOV.VN - National Assembly deputies have decided to cut short their ongoing first session by three days to give agencies and localities more time to combat COVID-19.

NA cuts short meeting, priority given to COVID-19 fight
Optimal conditions to be given to localities in COVID-19 fight: PM
Optimal conditions to be given to localities in COVID-19 fight: PM

The Government will continue to provide the most optimal conditions for Ho Chi Minh City and pandemic-hit localities to stamp out COVID-19 and promptly resume production, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Optimal conditions to be given to localities in COVID-19 fight: PM
National Assembly considers State President nomination for 2021-2026
National Assembly considers State President nomination for 2021-2026

VOV.VN - National Assembly deputies continue their first session of the new legislature in Hanoi on July 24, examining a range of important issues, including a State President nomination for the 2021-2026 term.

National Assembly considers State President nomination for 2021-2026
NA to include COVID-19 fight in first session’s resolution
NA to include COVID-19 fight in first session’s resolution

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on July 23 assigned relevant agencies to add the issue of COVID-19 prevention and control to the agenda of the first session of the 15th NA.

NA to include COVID-19 fight in first session’s resolution
PM orders ironing out snags in local vaccine production
PM orders ironing out snags in local vaccine production

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 23 requested relevant ministries and agencies to remove obstacles to research and development of vaccines, including those against COVID-19, to support the national vaccine strategy.

PM orders ironing out snags in local vaccine production
New Gov’t has 18 ministries, 4 ministerial-level agencies
New Gov’t has 18 ministries, 4 ministerial-level agencies

VOV.VN - The National Assembly on July 23 morning approved a resolution on the organizational structure of the Government for the 2021-2026 tenure, which is comprised of 18 ministries and four ministerial-level agencies.

New Gov’t has 18 ministries, 4 ministerial-level agencies
National Assembly must continuously reform: Top legislator
National Assembly must continuously reform: Top legislator

The National Assembly must continuously reform and perfect itself to improve its working quality, thus meeting requirements in the new period, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has said.

National Assembly must continuously reform: Top legislator
Government proposes keeping structure at 15th NA’s first session
Government proposes keeping structure at 15th NA’s first session

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, on behalf of the Government, on July 22 proposed the National Assembly sustain the Government’s structure of 18 ministries and four ministerial-level agencies in the 14th term for the 15th tenure.

Government proposes keeping structure at 15th NA’s first session
Party and State leaders make all-out efforts to ensure sufficient COVID-19 vaccines
Party and State leaders make all-out efforts to ensure sufficient COVID-19 vaccines

VOV.VN - Amid a global shortage of COVID-19 vaccines, senior leaders, particularly the Prime Minister, alongside various ministries, and sectors have found many ways to access and purchase vaccines for citizens.

Party and State leaders make all-out efforts to ensure sufficient COVID-19 vaccines
Important reports to be delivered at 15th NA’s first session
Important reports to be delivered at 15th NA’s first session

Lawmakers are expected to hear reports on socio-economic and State budget situation in the first half of 2021 and discuss orientations for the second half, and a socio-economic development plan for 2021-2025 on July 22 – the third working day of the 15th National Assembly’s first session.

Important reports to be delivered at 15th NA’s first session
President affirms policies towards revolution contributors, AO victims
President affirms policies towards revolution contributors, AO victims

The Vietnamese State has issued many policies to support families that have rendered contributions to the revolution, and Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on July 21.

President affirms policies towards revolution contributors, AO victims
National Assembly elects its General Secretary
National Assembly elects its General Secretary

VOV.VN - National Assembly deputy Bui Van Cuong was re-elected as General Secretary and Chairman of the National Assembly Office for the 2021-2026 tenure at the ongoing first session of the 15th legislature on July 21.

National Assembly elects its General Secretary
Several important positions in 15th National Assembly to be elected
Several important positions in 15th National Assembly to be elected

The 15th National Assembly will elect several important positions of the legislature on July 21 morning, the second day of its first session.

Several important positions in 15th National Assembly to be elected
Vuong Dinh Hue sworn in as NA Chairman for second time
Vuong Dinh Hue sworn in as NA Chairman for second time

VOV.VN - After being elected by the 15th National Assembly (NA) to hold the position of NA Chairman for the new term, Vuong Dinh Hue was sworn in for the second time on July 20 during the first session of the 15th legislature.

Vuong Dinh Hue sworn in as NA Chairman for second time
NA shares challenges caused by COVID-19 in localities nationwide
NA shares challenges caused by COVID-19 in localities nationwide

VOV.VN - The National Assembly (NA) is paying close attention to and sharing the ongoing difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in Ho Chi Minh City and other cities and provinces nationwide, according to NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

NA shares challenges caused by COVID-19 in localities nationwide
15th National Assembly convenes first session in Hanoi
15th National Assembly convenes first session in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The 15th National Assembly (NA) is set to open its first session in Hanoi on July 20 morning, with the election and approval of leadership positions in State agencies, discussions on socio-economic reports and the making of decisions on other important issues.

15th National Assembly convenes first session in Hanoi
PM demands all forces focus on combating COVID-19
PM demands all forces focus on combating COVID-19

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh demanded ministries, sectors, and localities reinforce all forces to ramp up the COVID-19 combat while addressing an unscheduled meeting with the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on July 19.

PM demands all forces focus on combating COVID-19
Hanoi launches extensive testing campaign as COVID-19 cases surge
Hanoi launches extensive testing campaign as COVID-19 cases surge

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi has begun carrying out an extensive testing campaign, starting on July 19, focusing on groups of people vulnerable to virus infection.

Hanoi launches extensive testing campaign as COVID-19 cases surge
Hanoi to be fully protected from COVID-19 impact, says PM
Hanoi to be fully protected from COVID-19 impact, says PM

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a working session with the leadership of Hanoi on July 19, stressing that the top priority moving forward is to protect the capital from the negative impact of the latest COVID-19 outbreak.

Hanoi to be fully protected from COVID-19 impact, says PM
Newly-elected National Assembly to elect its new leader on July 20
Newly-elected National Assembly to elect its new leader on July 20

VOV.VN - The 15th National Assembly is scheduled to convene its first session in Hanoi on July 20, and deputies are to elect the chairman of the legislative body for the 2021-2026 on the opening day.

Newly-elected National Assembly to elect its new leader on July 20
First session of 15th National Assembly to be shortened
First session of 15th National Assembly to be shortened

The first session of the 15th National Assembly is scheduled to take place from July 20 to July 31 morning, heard a meeting in Hanoi on July 17.

First session of 15th National Assembly to be shortened
President chairs third meeting of Council of National Defence and Security
President chairs third meeting of Council of National Defence and Security

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 17 chaired the third meeting of the Council of National Defence and Security.

President chairs third meeting of Council of National Defence and Security
Protecting people’s health top priority in COVID-19 fight, says PM
Protecting people’s health top priority in COVID-19 fight, says PM

VOV.VN - The Government is determined to contain the COVID-19 pandemic in localities nationwide, including southern and central provinces, especially Ho Chi Minh City, considering protecting people’s health to be a top priority, according to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Protecting people’s health top priority in COVID-19 fight, says PM
NA Chairman chairs nationwide teleconference on election work
NA Chairman chairs nationwide teleconference on election work

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue chaired a nationwide teleconference in Hanoi on July 15 reviewing the elections of deputies to the 15th legislature and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure.

NA Chairman chairs nationwide teleconference on election work
NA Standing Committee wraps up 58th meeting
NA Standing Committee wraps up 58th meeting

The 14th National Assembly Standing Committee concluded its 58th meeting in Hanoi on July 14.

NA Standing Committee wraps up 58th meeting
NA Standing Committee debates investment policy for poverty reduction program
NA Standing Committee debates investment policy for poverty reduction program

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on July 13 gave opinions on the investment policy of the National Target Programme on Sustainable Poverty Reduction and Social Security in the 2021-2025 period as part of the committee's ongoing 58th meeting.

NA Standing Committee debates investment policy for poverty reduction program
President spotlights important role of public security forces
President spotlights important role of public security forces

Public security forces must perform well the tasks of protecting the Party, the State, the regime and national security, and ensuring safety and legitimate interests of people, contributing to safeguarding the national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

President spotlights important role of public security forces
14th NA Standing Committee convenes last meeting
14th NA Standing Committee convenes last meeting

The 14th National Assembly Standing Committee convened its 58th meeting, also its last sitting, in Hanoi on July 12 to review preparations for the first session of the 15th legislature.

14th NA Standing Committee convenes last meeting
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