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At the meeting, the delegation of NA deputies of Long An Province summarised its activities during the 14th tenure (2016-2021). Specifically, the delegation collected comments and suggestions for 83 bills and one resolution to submit to the National Assembly for approval; and promptly informed voters on the legal guidelines and policies passed by the NA. The delegation also organised thematic seminars and sent petitions to the NA, the Government, ministries, branches, and central and local agencies, contributing positively to the implementation of the NA's annual monitoring programme. The delegation also organised 308 meetings, with the attendance of nearly 35,000 voters, and six conferences to collect opinions of leaders of the province and related departments and agencies. Notably, the delegation of NA deputies of Long An Province received and handled over 1,200 complaints, denunciations and petitions from citizens according to the regulations, through which the authorities considered and resolved many urgent complaints, protecting the legitimate rights and interests of citizens, as well as contributing to ensuring political security, social order and safety in the locality. At the meeting, Deputy PM Binh and the deputies also informed the voters on the draft agenda of the 11th session of the 14th NA as well as listened to their ideas, aspirations and requests. …

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These remarks were made by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at an event known as “Dialogue 2045” with various business representatives and intellectuals at the Thong Nhat Conference Hall in Ho Chi Minh City on March 6, featuring the participation of many senior leaders. The Government leader reviewed the achievements following nearly 35 years of pursuing the renewal process under the leadership of the Community Party of Vietnam (CPV), with the national economy enjoying positive growth. The lives of local people have been greatly improved, with the life expectancy increasing compared with advanced countries such as Japan and Singapore, with greater attention being given to a range of social and cultural issues. PM Phuc therefore highlighted the contributions made by the local the business community to the nation over the past 35 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), expressing hope that firms can learn new ideas to transform the nation into a developed and high-income country. The nation must be home to business giants capable of competing both regionally and globally by unlocking the potential and making use of the strengths of citizens living and working inside and outside of the country, he emphasized. The nation must also strive to lure and promote external resources in terms of technology, knowledge, and innovation, along with building a brighter future. Dialogue 2045 was held as part of efforts to chart a course of actions to translate the development goals through to 2045. In line with the Resolution adopted at the 13th National Party Congress, the country expects to move out of its low middle-income status by 2025. According to the schedule, the nation will become an upper-middle income country by 2030 and gain developed and high-income nation status by 2045. These are the key time milestones as the country prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of liberation of the South and national reunification in 2025, the 100th founding anniversary of the CPV in …

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Dung will be one of the five prestigious international judges elected by the Film Festival Council and will be part of the process to select the candidates for most prestigious award in the World Competition Selection category. From March 6, the jury made up of five members, including Luong Dinh Dung, will start to watch 14 films that have made it to the final round in order to choose the best film in the international category. This comes after Dung was invited to be an advisor for the Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival, one of the world’s 15 largest international film festivals. Luong Dinh Dung is the director of the film "Father with a baby", which had previously been selected as the Vietnamese film representative to attend the 90th Oscars, in addition to winning many domestic and international awards. PIFF is an annual film festival which has been held in the Indian city of Pune since 2002. Each year, the festival receives roughly 2000 entries from hundreds of countries worldwide. This year, a total of 26 feature films have been rigorously selected from over 1700 entries and will be competing in categories such as Best International Film, International Film Director, Best Script, Best Actor/Actress, and Best Cinematography. …

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