Discussion of potential alterations to the Constitution scheduled for National Assembly's ninth meeting.
The Agenda for the Ninth Session of the 15th National Assembly:
Ha Noi – Get ready, folks! The ninth session of Vietnam's 15th National Assembly (NA) kicks off on May 5th, 2025, and it promises to be a doozy. During this session, the NA will tackle several significant matters that are set to shape the course of the nation.
Vũ Minh Tuấn, Vice Chairman of the NA Office, shed some light on the agenda during a press conference on Sunday. Here's the lowdown on what we can expect:
- Constitutional and Legal Overhaul: The session will aim to amend and update certain articles of the 2013 Constitution, streamlining the organizational structure and facilitating the implementation of two-level local administration. This makeover will also help to remove existing institutional barriers, fostering an environment that encourages development and decentralization [2].
- Administrative Unit Mergers and Restructuring: There will be a renewed focus on reorganizing administrative units at the commune level, reflecting central government policies aimed at creating leaner, more efficient structures. This initiative forms part of a broader effort to weed out bureaucratic red tape and improve governance efficiency [3].
- Implementing Party Policies: The session will implement policies and guidelines set forth by the 11th Plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee. This includes addressing ongoing challenges and unlocking resources that drive national development [2][4].
- Fostering Development Opportunities: By streamlining the apparatus and reinforcing the legal framework, the session aims to create a fertile ground for development across Vietnam [2].
The session will take place in two phases—the first from May 5th to May 29th and the second from June 11th to June 30th, 2025. During these meetings, lawmakers will deliberate on matters such as the reorganization of the National Election Council, the election of its chairperson, and the shortening of the terms for the 15th NA and local people's councils [2].
The session is shaping up to be a watershed moment, particularly in the context of the Resolution from the 11th Plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee, which laid out strategic decisions for Vietnam's new revolutionary phase and ushered the nation into a new era [4]. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates from the ninth session of the 15th National Assembly! - VNS
Enrichment Data Snippets:[1] The 15th National Assembly of Vietnam is comprised of 500 members directly elected by the people and serves as the highest legislative body in the country.
[2] The abolition of the current central-provincial-district hierarchy and the implementation of a two-level local administrative structure are central aspects of the ongoing restructuring of Vietnamese governance.
[3] The goal of this restructuring is to reinforce local autonomy and promote economic development by enhancing the decision-making powers of localities.
A press conference was held on Sunday to announce the agenda of the ninth session of the 15th National Assembly. - VNA/VNS Photo
[4] The Resolution of the 11th Plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee emphasizes the importance of enhancing the efficiency of the National Assembly and improving the quality of its work in order to ensure that the party's policies are effectively implemented in the service of the nation's development.
- The ninth session of Vietnam's 15th National Assembly will focus on amending and updating certain articles of the 2013 Constitution, with the aim of fostering development and decentralization.
- In addition to the constitutional amendments, reorganizing administrative units at the commune level is also a key priority, as it aligns with the central government's policies aimed at reducing bureaucracy and improving governance efficiency.
- During the session, lawmakers will implement policies and guidelines set forth by the 11th Plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee, including addressing ongoing challenges and unlocking resources that drive national development.
- The session will also address matters such as the reorganization of the National Election Council and the shortening of terms for the 15th NA and local people's councils.
- The session's focus on restructuring and streamlining mechanisms is part of a broader effort to create a more efficient and effective environment for economic development.
- The session will take place over two phases, with lawmakers deliberating on general news, politics, policy-and-legislation, war-and-conflicts, and education-related matters like preschool development.
- The session is anticipated to be a significant event, particularly in the context of the Resolution from the 11th Plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee, which outlines strategic decisions for Vietnam's new revolutionary phase.
