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Socio-economic issues a focus at NA on October 26

 Legislators will begin discussions on socio-economic issues on October 26, the fifth working day of the 14th National Assembly’s sixth session. 

Legislators cast confidence votes on October 25

The 14th National Assembly conducted a vote of confidence on 48 officials holding positions elected and approved by the legislature during its sixth session in Hanoi on October 25. 

Defence minister attends 8th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, visits China

 Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich is leading a high-level military delegation on a trip to China to take part in the 8th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which runs from October 24 to 26.

Vietnam looks to deepen relations with UN

 Vietnam has made active contributions to the United Nations’ activities and the country’s prestige and international status have improved since it joined the UN on 20 September 1977. 

NA conducts group discussion on socio-economic affairs

 Vietnam has seen significant socio-economic progress over the past time, stated Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at a group discussion on the matter in the morning of October 24 as part of the National Assembly’s ongoing 6th session.

Vietnam treasures ties with UN: Government leader

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with chief representatives of United Nations agencies in Vietnam in Hanoi on October 24, on the United Nations Day.

National Assembly to conduct vote of confidence on October 25

 National Assembly deputies will conduct a vote of confidence and debate the revised draft Law on Corruption Prevention and Control and the draft Law on Protection of State Secrets on October 25 during their ongoing sixth session.

Uniting with Britain to maximise potential

Gareth Ward, newly-appointed Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Vietnam, talked about his expectations for an increase in British investments in Vietnam with the rise of Industry 4.0.

Paperless meetings – a move towards building e-government

 Paperless meetings are one of the steps towards building an e-government, with the move towards electronic documents becoming an obvious trend amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, said Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung.

Biography of Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong was elected as President for the 2016-2021 tenure at a plenum of the 14th National Assembly’s sixth session in Hanoi on October 23. 

Personnel matter a focus at National Assembly on October 24

Personnel matter will be a focus at the National Assembly on October 24, the fourth working day of the NA’s 6th session.  

Nguyen Manh Hung appointed as Minister of Information and Communications

With 461 “yes” votes, or 95.05 percent, deputies of the 14th National Assembly approved the appointment of Nguyen Manh Hung as Minister of Information and Communications during the ongoing sixth session in Hanoi on October 24.

PM sets Vietnam-Romania trade target at over 500 mln USD

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Romanian Minister for Business Environment, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship Stefan Radu Oprea in Hanoi on October 23.

Foreign leaders congratulate President Nguyen Phu Trong

 Leaders of China, Laos, Cuba, and Russia have cabled congratulatory messages to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong on his election as the President of Vietnam.

Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong elected as State President

Party General Nguyen Phu Trong was elected as State President for the 2016-2021 tenure during a plenum of the 14th National Assembly's sixth session on October 23.

Voters concerned about land, environment problems

 Many voters across the country have expressed concern over the shortcomings in the use and management of land and natural resources and the increasing environmental pollution, Lao Dong newspaper reported

Deputies optimistic about socio-economic development prospects

NA deputies have showed their delight at socio-economic development results in 2018 and belief in the completion of the five-year socio-economic plan for 2016-2020.

Vote of confidence significant in official assessment

 The vote of confidence on officials holding positions elected or approved by the National Assembly has drawn great public attention recently.

Legislators vote to elect State President

 Deputies of the 14th National Assembly cast secret ballots on October 23 morning to elect a new State President during its ongoing 6th session in Hanoi. 

Nguyen Bac Son stripped of former ministerial title

The National Assembly Standing Committee has stripped Nguyen Bac Son of his title as the former Minister of Information and Communications for his serious violations in a now-cancelled deal.