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General To Lam nominated as President, Vice NA Chairman as top legislator

The nomination will be introduced and voted on at the 15th National Assembly session.

Truong Thi Mai relieved from position of NA deputy

The National Assembly Standing Committee convened a meeting on May 16 to consider and decide on the cessation of duties for Truong Thi Mai, a deputy from the Hoa Binh delegation for the 15th NA.

National Assembly’s meeting to begin in five days

The seventh session of the 15th National Assembly will be held in 27 days, from May 20 to June 28, as announced by the NA Standing Committee on May 15.

Parliament expected to ratify document on UK’s accession to CPTPP

The Government of Vietnam proposes the NA ratify the UK’s accession protocol at the 7th session of the 15th NA so that Vietnam will be one of the first six CPTPP countries to ratify it.

Child safety equipment in cars must be mandatory in VN

The National Assembly is currently seeking opinions on the draft Law on Road Traffic and Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, expected to be reviewed and passed at the upcoming 7th session.

Tran Thanh Man assigned to manage National Assemby activities

Tran Thanh Man, Politburo member and Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, will manage activities of the NA and its Standing Committee until a new leader of the legislature is elected in accordance with the law.

Many NA deputies support total ban on driving under the influence of alcohol

Many National Assembly deputies supported the plan to absolutely ban driving with any detectable alcohol level.

National Assembly to pass 10 bills at mid-year session

The National Assembly is expected to pass 10 bills and give opinions on 10 other bills at its coming seventh session in May, according to National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

NA to hold sixth extraordinary session on personnel work on March 21

The 15th National Assembly will convene at the NA building in Hanoi on March 21 for the 6th extraordinary session to consider and decide on personnel work according to its authority.

Finance Minister fields questions by National Assembly Standing Committee

Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc cleared up questions regarding the management and monitoring of insurance business raised by legislators at the ongoing 31st session of the National Assembly Standing Committee on March 18.

Vietnam’s upgrade of ties with major partners reflects enhanced political trust

Vietnam’s elevation of relations with major and important partners reflects the strongly enhanced mutual understanding and political trust between the country and the partners, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said.

NA Standing Committee grills finance, foreign ministers

The National Assembly Standing Committee started a Q&A session on finance and foreign affairs on March 18 under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, as part of its ongoing 31st sitting.

NA Standing Committee members advocate for absolute ban on drink driving

Members of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee threw strong support behind an absolute ban on drink driving while debating the draft law on road traffic safety today.

NA Standing Committee to discuss seven draft laws during 31st session

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is holding its 31st session from March 14-19, with a focus on scrutinising seven draft laws.

Two Government ministers to be grilled over key issues

The National Assembly Standing Committee is scheduled to question the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Foreign Affairs about issues of common concern at its 31st session on March 18, according to the National Assembly’s Office.

NA Standing Committee convenes 30th meeting

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 30th meeting in Hanoi on February 22, with its agenda focusing on five major contents.

NA Standing Committee to convene 30th session on Feb. 22

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will convene its 30th session on February 22, the NA Office has announced.

Outstanding policies to be developed for national defense industry

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue presided over a meeting on Hanoi on February 21 examining the bill on national defense industry, security, and industrial mobilization, with many outstanding policies to be introduced to develop the industry.

NA to continue proactive, development-enabling legislative activities: Chairman

The National Assembly will continue upholding the spirit of proactiveness and development facilitation in law building activities with a long-term vision, said Politburo member and NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

NA deputies want to give more power to central bank to handle cases

Ha Sy Dong, a National Assembly deputy from Quang Tri, said the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) needs to be given more power to react promptly and effectively to banking incidents such as the one related to SCB.