Hanoi, July 31 -- The 16th National Assembly (NA)'s first extraordinary session is expected to last around 17 days, starting August 3, the NA Office announced on July 30. The session will begin with a preparatory meeting and opening ceremony on the morning of August 3, and is scheduled to conclude on August 24, with August 25 reserved if necessary. It will be held in person at the NA House in Hanoi and divided into two phases: August 3-13 and August 19-24. During the session, lawmakers will consider and decide on 33 agenda items, including the passage of 15 draft laws and four draft normative resolutions, provide first opinions on seven other bills, and deliberate on seven major national issues. The bills to be discussed and adopted inclu...