Unleashing Vietnam's Future: The Nineth Session of the 15th National Assembly
Discussion of Constitution alterations slated for National Assembly's ninth session.
Get ready, folks! The ninth session of the 15th National Assembly in Vietnam is about to kickstart some major changes. Here's what you need to know about this significant gathering.
Constitution Alterations for a Brighter Future
- What's the plan?: The proposed amendments seek to streamline Vietnam's political-administrative structure and empower the Vietnam Fatherland Front and its affiliates [2].
- Scope of changes: The amendments mainly focus on revising eight articles of the 2013 Constitution, particularly concerning the Vietnam Fatherland Front, socio-political organizations, and the provincial two-tier governance model [4].
- When's it happening?: Public consultation is set for May 6–June 5, with amendments expected to be finalized by June 30 and come into effect on July 1, 2025 [2].
Merging Administrative Units: Strengthening Governance
- What's the deal?: The National Assembly is poised to approve a resolution on the merger of provincial-level administrative units, potentially resulting in the abolition of districts [2].
Elections: Choosing the Nation's Future Leaders
- New National Election Council: The ninth session will tackle the creation of the National Election Council and election of its leader [1].
- Election Dates: The NA will set the election dates for deputies of the 16th National Assembly and people’s councils at all levels for the 2026–31 tenure [1].
Key Legislative Decisions: Setting the Tone for a New Era
A press conference was held on Sunday to announce the agenda of the ninth session of the 15th National Assembly. - VNA/VNS Photo
- New Laws on the Horizon: The deputies are scheduled to discuss and pass 34 laws, including amendments to the Penal Code, the Law on Personal Data Protection, and the Law on Cadres and Civil Servants [1].
- Changing the Schedule: A proposal to shorten the tenure of the 15th National Assembly and local people's councils for the 2021–26 term will also be considered [1].
The nineth session of the 15th National Assembly will take place in two phases: from May 5 to May 29 and from June 11 to June 28, 2025 [1]. Get ready for a session packed with critical discussions and decisions that will lead Vietnam into its next phase of growth and development.
- The proposed amendments aim to modernize Vietnam's political-administrative structure by strengthening the Vietnam Fatherland Front and its affiliates, as outlined in the upcoming ninth session of the 15th National Assembly.
- The expected changes in governance may result in the merger of provincial-level administrative units, potentially leading to the elimination of districts.
- During the session, deputies will establish the National Election Council and elect its leader, while also setting the election dates for the 16th National Assembly and people’s councils.
- Key legislative decisions include discussions and the passing of 34 laws, such as amendments to the Penal Code, the Law on Personal Data Protection, and the Law on Cadres and Civil Servants.
- A proposal to shorten the tenure of the 15th National Assembly and local people's councils for the 2021–26 term will also be considered during this session.
- The nineth session will address issues of war-and-conflicts, law, crime-and-justice, general-news, migration, and policy-and-legislation, as well as accidents, car-accidents, fires, and energy, all vital topics for the future development of Vietnam.
- Educating the public on these critical decisions is essential, as the outcomes of this session will shape the nation's future leaders, economic policies, and societal structures, setting the tone for a new era in Vietnam.
