Việt Nam News

The 15th National Assembly approved the Law on amendments and supplements to several laws, with 444 out of 446 votes in favour, or 92.69 per cent of the total NA deputies, during its ongoing 8th session in Hà Nội on Friday.

The activity took place from November 26-28 in the waters near the delimitation line of the Gulf of Tonkin.

President Cường said he believes that the King, in his esteemed position, will continue to nurture this fine relationship and support efforts to educate the people about the solidarity and mutual sacrifices between the two countries and peoples

During the discussions, President Stubb and Deputy PM Purra praised Việt Nam’s socio-economic achievements. They confirmed that Việt Nam is Finland’s key partner in Southeast Asia.

At the meeting, the two sides noted that the cooperative relationship has made positive strides, especially in economy, trade, and investment, with more Vietnamese businesses showing interest and making investment in the Egyptian market.

The National Assembly (NA) on Friday approved the Geology and Mineral Law with an overwhelming majority of 446 out of 448 deputies voting in favour, representing 93.11 per cent of its members.

Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Seah Kian Peng said he is delighted to welcome NA Chairman on an official visit to Singapore from December 1 to 3.

Việt Nam supports all efforts to achieve a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and end conflicts, contributing to creating a peaceful and stable environment in the Middle East, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Phạm Thu Hằng said on Thursday.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn said he believes that the visit will contribute to creating a new driving force for the development of bilateral relations.

Việt Nam is committed to its responsibilities as a member of the Convention against Torture (CAT), Major General Nguyễn Văn Kỷ, deputy director of the Foreign Relations Department under the Ministry of Public Security, said at a workshop held in HCM City on Thursday.

The top legislator affirmed that he, along with the entire National Assembly, will make every effort to continue strengthening cooperation with the Senate and National Assembly of Cambodia in law-making, supervision, and decision-making on major national issues.

The PM said that the history of the Việt Nam-Cambodia relationship is marked by each country’s arduous struggles for independence and freedom, and that their mutual sharing and sacrifice constitute an invaluable asset that the two nations' people need to preserve and nurture together.

The Party leader emphasised that the Việt Nam-Cambodia relationship has withstood many challenges in the struggle for national liberation of both countries, as well as in the current process of national construction and development.

The appointments received high approval rate from the National Assembly.

Welcoming King Norodom Sihamoni, President Lương Cường expressed confidence that this visit positively contributes to Việt Nam-Cambodia cooperation, benefiting each country, as well as the region and the world.

Lawmaker Thạch Phước Bình from Trà Vinh Province said that currently, media agencies operate as non-profit entities, serving political, communication and educational tasks instead of business goals, but still have to pay a corporate income tax rate of 20 per cent like businesses.

Y Thị Bích Thọ, Chairmwoman of the Kon Tum VFF Committee,  said that the document's contents have been implemented effectively by both sides, especially the promoting of the historical tradition of solidarity and close bond between the people of Việt Nam and Cambodia.

High-level exchanges between the two countries have remained frequent in various forms, playing a vital role in guiding the relationship between the two countries.