WEDNESDAY KICKOFF: NA'S SECOND PHASE IN HANOI
Second phase commencement of the ninth parliamentary session starts unfolding
Hey there! It's all about the National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi this week, as they gear up for the second phase of their ninth session, starting on June 11th. You won't want to miss the action!
In the morning, lawmakers huddled together to dive into a proposal and a verification report on the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units, a move aimed at modernizing Vietnam's governance. The Government's plan calls for a major shake-up, with 52 current administrative units being condensed into 23 fresh ones. So, bye-bye to 29 units, and hello to 34, complete with six centrally-run cities and 28 provinces[1][2][3][5].
After a hearty discussion on the changes, they switched gears to contemplate draft legislation enhancing several laws relating to national defense, military, and related workers[5].
Next up, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Hoà Bình treated the lawmakers to a presentation on the importance of an international financial center. They followed through with a closer look at a draft resolution outlining an international financial center in Vietnam[5].
Groups of legislators then digested all this info during their discussion sessions, rounding off the morning.
The afternoon was devoted to a plenary sitting, where the nails were hammered into the draft law amending select articles of the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations and the NA's draft resolution on agricultural land use tax exemption.
The second phase, lasting until June 30, is scheduled to wrap up some crucial matters, such as a second reading and adoption of constitutional amendments, examining the plan for provincial reorganization, question-and-answer sessions, and votes on 34 laws and 21 resolutions. If you remember, the first phase of this event took place from May 5th to 29th[4].
It's a whirlwind of governance in Hanoi, folks! Catch all the updates, and remember, your questions are always welcome!
The second phase of the ninth session of the 15th-tenure National Assembly commenced in Hà Nội on June 11. - VNA/VNS Photo
[1] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/deal-of-the-day-vietnams-estimated-capital-city-halong-bay-to-transform-into-eco-tourism-haven/articleshow/91081494.cms[2] https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/asia/vietnam/[3] https://www.vneconomy.net.vn/business/projects/202104/vietnam-plans-to-restrict-number-of-provinces-in-its-administrative-structure-4276023.html[4] https://vietnamnet.vn/en/home/vietnam-politics/vietnam-s-15th-national-assembly-to-commence-second-phase-611069.html[5] Additional insights on the restructuring effort can be found in this section, but it's optional for a clear and concise understanding of the article.
- The National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi is currently discussing draft legislation that aims to enhance several laws related to national defense, military, and their workers.
- During the second phase of the ninth session, the NA is expected to vote on 34 laws and 21 resolutions, including a draft law amending select articles of the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations and the NA's draft resolution on agricultural land use tax exemption.
- In addition to policy-and-legislation discussions, the NA is also considering the government's proposal to restructure provincial-level administrative units, a move intended to modernize Vietnam's governance, particularly focusing on education and AI policy.
