National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the closing ceremony of the 17th session of the NA Standing Commitee. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - The 18th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to open on December 13 and will last only four days, said the NA Office. Regarding external activities, the committee will assess the results of the implementation of external affairs and international cooperation in 2022, and approve the programme for external activities in 2023. Legislators will review the implementation of Resolution 30/2021/QH15 of the first session of the 15th National Assembly, and propose a number of mechanisms and policies on health care. A proposal by the Prime Minister on the appointment and dismissal of Vietnamese ambassadors will also be discussed and approved at the session.