NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the opening ceremony of the NA's year-end session, Hanoi, October 21, 2024. (Photo: quochoi.vn)

The session started with a moment of silence for those who lost their lives in Typhoon Yagi and its subsequent floods and landslides. Chairman Man said that the NA will review the results of voters’ and citizens' opinions and petitions and organize question-and-answer activities. He also touched upon supreme supervision and personnel issues, stressing the NA will elect a new State President.

"This session involves a large amount of legislative work. The draft laws and resolutions being reviewed cover many sectors that address urgent needs and concerns for businesses, voters, and citizens across the country," said Chairman Man.

In his opening speech, Party General Secretary and President To Lam said that this session is the first tasked with institutionalizing the resolutions from the 10^th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee. The session aims to translate the Party's policies into action while addressing several key national issues to establish a strong foundation and prepare all necessary aspects to usher Vietnam into a new era— an era of growth and progress. Mr. Lam urged the NA to prioritize three key areas to innovate its activities.

"First, it must modernize legislative work by crafting laws that address state management needs and fully leverage resources for development. Legal provisions should be stable and effective for the long term. Second, the NA needs to enhance its role in supreme supervision and decision-making on critical national issues. This includes improving question-and-answer sessions, clarifying legal documents, and ensuring thorough oversight. Third, the NA should prioritize efficient operations to enhance the quality and effectiveness of its deputies' tasks and responsibilities," said the top leader.