Hanoi:Lawmakers gathered at the 16th National Assembly's plenary session on November 9 to deliberate on various legislative measures. The session, which is part of the Assembly's second sitting, included the adoption of resolutions concerning the State budget estimates and the central budget allocation for the year 2027.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the session saw legislators engaging in discussions on draft laws aimed at amending and supplementing current provisions of several significant laws. These include the Law on Social Insurance, the Labour Code, the Law on Archives, the Law on Gender Equality, the Law on Red Cross Activities, and the Law on Employment.

Additionally, the assembly considered potential amendments to laws that address occupational safety and hygiene, issues pertaining to children and persons with disabilities, and regulations on medical examination and treatment. Further discussions included the pharmacy sector, the welfare of the elderly, health insurance policies, and measures for tobacco harm prevention and control. These discussions are seen as crucial steps in expanding and enhancing social insurance coverage and related social and health policies.