Vietnam's National Assembly gears up for pivotal 16th-term session in April
Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) is preparing for its first session of the 16th term, set to run from April 6 to April 25. Lawmakers will tackle organisational reforms, personnel decisions, legislative duties, and economic planning. The session follows a conference on March 9 where leaders outlined key priorities and deadlines for document submissions.
The March 9 meeting, co-chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man, focused on finalising the session's agenda. Officials stressed the need for close coordination between the government and NA bodies to ensure smooth elections for the 16th NA and local People's Councils. Documents must reach NA committees by March 12, deputies by March 22, and full dossiers for new proposals by April 11.
NA Chairman Man highlighted the session's role in launching the 16th NA's term, with the government expected to present draft laws and resolutions. Drafts with conflicting opinions will undergo further debate to achieve consensus before inclusion. All proposals must align with the 14th National Party Congress's Resolution and anti-corruption rules set by the Politburo. Key topics include the Party Congress's Resolution, thematic plans for double-digit growth, and stalled infrastructure projects. While discussions on March 2 referenced a future Zentralkomitee resolution targeting growth until 2045, no specific economic policies or laws tied to these goals have been submitted for the first session. Ministers and sector heads were instructed to expedite document reviews and report unresolved issues promptly.
The first session will address structural, financial, and legislative matters, with strict deadlines for document submissions. Lawmakers aim to establish a foundation for the 16th NA's term, though detailed economic measures for double-digit growth remain under development. The government's focus stays on procedural compliance and consensus-building before formal debates begin.
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