HCMC to apply new mechanism with NA’s approval
HCMC – HCMC, as a special-class city, has received approval from the National Assembly to pilot a new mechanism and special policies for development and promises to make every effort to implement it effectively. As the majority of the deputies present at the sitting voted in favor, the National
NA approves major road project in Khanh Hoa
HCMC – The National Assembly has approved a road project worth nearly VND2 trillion in Khanh Hoa Province to improve its connectivity with Lam Dong and Ninh Thuan. The majority of deputies present at the National Assembly session this morning, June 20, voted in favor of the project. The road will
Reflections on pandemic
Many deputies expressed their views on the pandemic, highlighting both the unity and compassion shown by the population and the opportunistic behavior of some officials. They also addressed the existing legal loopholes and the need for short-term and long-term actions. The comprehensive report on
The shadow over economy
The National Assembly (NA) sitting is taking place at a time when things could not be worse. The country has been beset by economic woes while business sentiment has plunged to its lowest since 2005. The 15th NA began its fifth sitting in Hanoi on May 22. During the ongoing meeting, there have
Floor domestic airfares likely to be abolished
HCMC – A majority of National Assembly (NA) deputies have agreed to maintain the airfare cap but remove floor prices of domestic air tickets. The NA Standing Committee said that removing the floor prices of domestic air tickets is necessary to encourage competition, reduce service prices, protect
NA Economic Committee warns of sluggish growth
HCMC – The National Assembly (NA) Economic Committee has voiced concerns over the tough challenges which Vietnam’s economy will cope with in the months ahead. Vu Hong Thanh, head of the NA Economic Committee, said it is unlikely that the country will see any breakthrough in gross domestic product
Government officials may face ouster sans two-thirds of confidence vote
HCMC – Government officials will have to step down from their posts in 10 days if they get low confidence votes from two-thirds of voters, according to a new draft decree. Candidates subject to the vote of confidence are those who hold leading and managerial positions in government bodies.
Proposed time limit for apartment ownership gets thumbs down
HCMC – The National Assembly Standing Committee has not thrown its weight behind the time limit of apartment ownership as proposed in the draft of the revised Housing Law. Earlier, the Government proposed apartment ownership be terminated when it expires or when authorities order apartment
Binh Duong set to have new city
HCMC – The southern province of Binh Duong will have a new city called Tan Uyen, with a total area of 191.76 square kilometers and a population of over 466,000. The new city will have 10 wards and two communes of Tan Uyen Town. Yesterday, February 13, all the National Assembly (NA) Standing