The Standing Committee proposed adding six matters to the session's agenda, including the consideration and adoption of a resolution on special mechanisms and policies for tourism development under expedited procedures.

The additions also include decisions on investment policies for three expressway projects: Bao Ha - Lai Chau, specifically the Bao Ha - Tan Phong section; Quang Ngai - Kon Tum; and Moc Chau - Son La - Dien Bien, covering the section within Son La province.

The Standing Committee also proposed that lawmakers consider, discuss and decide on two other matters through the session's resolution.

The first concerns a government report on issues arising from the restructuring of the administrative apparatus, efforts to strengthen decentralization and delegation of authority, and measures to address obstacles stemming from existing legislation.

The second involves authorizing the National Assembly Standing Committee to establish detailed regulations on benefits, policies and conditions necessary for the work of People's Council deputies at all levels.

In another proposed change, the Standing Committee recommended revising the title, scope and form of decision-making for an item originally concerning amendments to Resolution No. 107/2023/QH15 on additional corporate income tax under global anti-base erosion rules.

The revised item would instead focus on determining tax treatment for build-operate-transfer (BOT) power project companies covered by government tax guarantees or commitments, with the decision incorporated into the session's resolution.

Hanoi-Phu Tho boundary adjustment added to proposed agenda

The government also requested that five additional matters be included in the National Assembly's second-session resolution.

These comprise the proposed administrative boundary adjustment between Hanoi and Phu Tho province; special mechanisms and policies for developing a national oil refining, petrochemical and energy center in the Dung Quat Economic Zone in Quang Ngai province; and the implementation of tax measures for gasoline, oil and aviation fuel under Clause 2, Article 4 of National Assembly Resolution No. 19.

The remaining proposals concern immigration management for Vietnamese citizens who also hold foreign nationality and the use of central government budget funds to cover expenses already incurred on projects undertaken by Army Corps 15.

With limited time remaining before the conclusion of the session's first phase, the National Assembly Standing Committee proposed that lawmakers approve the additions in principle to avoid repeated changes to the agenda.

For the other matters, the Standing Committee proposed that no separate presentations or discussions be scheduled at this stage.

Instead, the submitting agencies and appraisal bodies would send their proposals and appraisal reports directly to National Assembly deputies for review and preparation of comments.

The relevant decisions would then be incorporated into the draft resolution of the second session, allowing lawmakers to provide detailed feedback during the consultation process.

If necessary, the Standing Committee would report to the National Assembly and arrange an appropriate time for further discussion.

All 444 deputies participating in the vote supported the agenda additions, representing 100% approval among those voting.

More than 4,000 hectares proposed for transfer to Hanoi

In late October, the Hanoi People's Council adopted a resolution giving its opinion on a proposal to adjust the administrative boundary between the capital and Phu Tho province.

Under the proposal, more than 4,000 hectares of natural land area would be transferred from Phu Tho to Hanoi.

This includes more than 2,170 hectares and 1,057 residents from Thinh Minh commune, over 742 hectares from Luong Son commune, and more than 1,090 hectares from Ky Son ward.

Two communes in Hanoi would receive the transferred land.

Yen Xuan commune would gain more than 2,600 hectares, while Ba Vi commune would receive nearly 1,340 hectares and 1,057 residents from Thinh Minh commune.

The land transferred to Yen Xuan from Luong Son commune, Ky Son ward and Thinh Minh commune contains no residential population within the proposed adjustment area.

Tran Thuong