Hanoi, Oct. 17 -- The second session of the 16th National Assembly (NA) opened at the Dien Hong Hall of the NA House in Hanoi on October 17 morning. The opening sitting was broadcast live by Vietnam Television (VTV1) and Voice of Vietnam (VOV1) for voters and people nationwide to follow. Prior to the opening, leaders of the Party, State, and Vietnam Fatherland Front, along with NA deputies, laid wreaths and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum. A preparatory session was held the same morning. The parliament's second session is scheduled to last until November 21. It is divided into two phases, with the first from October 17 to November 14, and the second from November 20 to 21. It is set to span 28 days, including six Sa...