The government has proposed that the National Assembly should draft new legislation to cover strikes and public complaints procedures in the near future. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung answering NA inquiries about issues related to the East Sea and demonstrations organised in support of Vietnam’s sovereignty The laws are expected to create a legal framework that would facilitate people’s complaints and as well as deal with misconducts causing disorder in the society. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung proposed a new law on industrial disputes at a National Assembly meeting in late 2011. However, the NA’s Standing Committee has decided not to include the bill in the agenda for 2013. The government admitted that there have been still inadequacies in dealing with complaints and denouncements. According the government’s report, the country had recorded a sharp rise in the number of complaints and … [Read more...] about National Assembly urged to revise industrial dispute legislation
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National Assembly concludes year-end session
The closing session saw the presence of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, President Tran Dai Quang, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. In her closing speech, the top legislator said the NA approved 6 bills, which are important to national development and commented on 9 other bills to improve the legal system related to socialist-oriented market economy, defense, security, social order, human rights, and prevention of corruption and wastefulness.NA deputies deliberated major reports on implementing national targets for gender equality, settlement of complaints, judicial work, law enforcement, and anti-corruption. They also also passed several resolutions, which are expected to have a strong impact on socio-economic development.The Q&A session focused on finance, banking, communications, and court trials. Deputies questioned the Prime Minister on governance. Chairwoman Ngan said, “The Q&A session was … [Read more...] about National Assembly concludes year-end session
National Assembly’s fourth session wraps up
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan addresses the closing ceremony of the National Assembly's fourth session (Photo: VNA) During the one-month sitting, deputies adopted six laws, debated nine draft laws and approved solutions on socio-economic development plan of 2018 and State budget estimate and central budget allocation for next year. Addressing the closing ceremony, NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan noted that during the year-end session, deputies commented on many important reports on the implementations of national targets on gender equality, the settlement of citizens’ complaints and denunciations, the prevention of crimes and anti-corruption. They conducted the supreme supervision over the implementation of policies and laws on the reform of the State administrative system in the 2011-2016 period. Deputies questions cabinet members on issues related to finance, banking, information-communications, court’s judgment activities, and raised queries to the … [Read more...] about National Assembly’s fourth session wraps up
National Assembly wraps up year-end session
In her closing address, Ms. Ngan said the Assembly approved 6 bills which are important to national development and commented on 9 other bills to improve the legal system related to socialist-oriented market economy, defense, security, social order, human rights, and prevention of corruption and wastefulness. The National Assembly deliberated major reports on implementing national targets for gender equality, settlement of complaints, judicial work, law enforcement, and anti-corruption. The Assembly also passed several resolutions, which are expected to have a strong impact on socio-economic development. The Q&A session focused on finance, banking, communications, and court trials. Deputies questioned the Prime Minister on governance. Chairwoman Ngan said: “The Q&A session was conducted in a constructive, democratic, and upbeat manner to hold cabinet members accountable. This also showed the competence of deputies. The Prime Minister and his Ministers answered clearly and … [Read more...] about National Assembly wraps up year-end session
National Assembly session promotes reform, democracy, efficiency
6 draft laws and several resolutions were passed and 9 other bills were deliberated at the year-end session from October 23 to November 24. Spirit of reform, democracyDebates, including a Q&A session, were conducted in an open, candid, and democratic manner. Deputies grilled cabinet members with sharp and practical questions. National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said: “Generally, the Q&A session was held in a democratic, upbeat, and constructive atmosphere. Deputies were passionate, serious, responsible, and active in discussions with cabinet members and with other deputies. The Prime Minister and other cabinet members replied fully, candidly, and seriously and promised to repair shortcomings and improve governance in order to create positive changes.”The National Assembly session was covered widely by the mass media. 12 meetings were broadcast live. The Assembly spent more time discussing problems and oversight. These efforts have been applauded by … [Read more...] about National Assembly session promotes reform, democracy, efficiency