Hanoi, Oct. 16 -- The second session of the 16th National Assembly (NA) is set to consider and adopt 43 draft laws and resolutions, covering criminal justice, land, housing, business, public finance and social welfare, among other areas.

The announcement was made during a press briefing at the NA Building in Hanoi on October 16, led by NA Secretary-General and NA Office Chairman Le Quang Manh.

Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Chairman of the NA Office, said the session will open on the morning of October 17 and is scheduled to close on November 21.

The session will be held in person in two phases, from October 17 to November 14 and from November 20 to 21, with November 23 set as an alternative closing date. It is expected to last 28 days, inclu...