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From April 20 to 23, with contingencies on April 24 and 25, the first session of the 16th National Assembly will hold its second meeting to consider and approve a range of important and urgent items.
After the second meeting, the National Assembly will conduct a group discussion on draft resolutions submitted to the Assembly. These drafts will also be discussed in the plenary session the following day.
At the opening session of the First Session, the 16th National Assembly will proceed with the following schedule:
In the afternoon, the National Assembly will use the plenary hall to discuss the implementation of the plan for socio-economic development and the state budget, as well as the practice of economy-saving and anti-waste for 2025.
The National Assembly will continue discussions on the key contents. At the end of the session, members of the Government will explain and clarify issues raised by deputies.
On April 23, the National Assembly is scheduled to approve resolutions on cultural development; the establishment of Dong Nai City under the central government; and special mechanisms and policies to handle land-law violations.
Also on April 23, the Assembly will consider and pass draft laws, including:
In the afternoon of April 23, the Assembly will pass resolutions including:
Under the plan, the National Assembly will close the session at 15:45 on April 23, pass the session resolution (if any), and the Speaker will deliver the closing remarks.

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