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National Assembly gives Hanoi leader green light for mega projects

Starting December 12, Hanoi's Chairman will hold new investment approval powers under a National Assembly resolution.

Gia Binh five-star airport project approved with $8.1 billion budget

Expected to serve APEC 2027, the airport will rank among the world’s top 10 passenger experiences.

Vietnam approves $17.5 billion to boost rural, ethnic minority regions

The national target program will focus on modernizing rural infrastructure, supporting ethnic minorities, and reducing poverty.

Ho Chi Minh City to pilot first-ever free trade zone

The National Assembly gives HCMC extraordinary autonomy to attract top-tier investment, finance, and innovation through new economic models.

National Assembly sets ambitious tasks for the President and Government

At the conclusion of its 10th session, the National Assembly approved a resolution assigning key missions to top state leaders for the remainder of the 2021–2026 term.

Pedagogical junior colleges to be merged with pedagogical universities

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son has said that pedagogical junior colleges (3-year training) will be merged with pedagogical universities (4-year training). Only three or four colleges will remain.

Vietnam passes amended law to boost high-tech innovation and talent

On the afternoon of December 10, the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam passed the amended High Technology Law during its 10th session, with 437 out of 441 attending deputies voting in favor, representing 92.39% approval.

New law permits public employees to manage or invest in businesses

Under a revised law, public-sector professionals can now legally manage or invest in private enterprises, with conflict-of-interest safeguards.

VN requires asset declaration for officials with valuables worth over $6,000

Vietnam's updated anti-corruption law strengthens public accountability and annual financial scrutiny.

Vietnam tightens livestream sales with new e-commerce law

The E-commerce Law passed by Vietnam’s National Assembly introduces strict rules for online influencers and platforms.

Vietnam passes new law: prisoners can donate organs, but no gamete storage

The revised Execution of Criminal Judgments Law includes organ donations under strict conditions - but reproductive rights remain restricted.

Vietnam approves new cybersecurity law with strict digital ID verification

Vietnam’s new Cybersecurity Law strengthens government oversight of online identity, data, and content, with sweeping powers granted to the Ministry of Public Security.

Vietnam revises personal income tax law, easing burden for millions

Vietnam’s National Assembly has officially passed sweeping changes to the Personal Income Tax Law, reducing the number of tax brackets and raising deductions in a move expected to benefit millions of taxpayers starting in 2026.

Vietnam shifts medical residency and specialist training to Ministry of Health

From 2026, programs such as medical residency and specialist degrees will be fully administered by the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam boosts support for families with two children in new population law

Families with two children to receive social housing priority and extended maternity leave under Vietnam’s new Population Law

National Assembly passes law ending middle school diplomas in Vietnam

Under the new education law, students finishing lower secondary will no longer receive formal diplomas; high school diplomas will be issued by school principals upon meeting ministry criteria.

Vietnam to launch new national security industrial complex

On the morning of December 10, the National Assembly officially passed the amended Law on Defense Industry, Security, and Industrial Mobilization.

4,000 civil servants reassigned to commune level under new gov’t structure

The Minister of Home Affairs has announced that nearly 4,000 cadres, civil servants, and public employees have thus far been transferred, seconded or assigned to the commune level in localities

Vietnam steps up efforts to track down corruption suspects abroad

On the morning of December 9, the Legal and Judicial Committee of Vietnam’s National Assembly called on the government to strengthen efforts to encourage voluntary surrender and pursue suspects who have fled abroad.

Vietnam’s judiciary reports no wrongful convictions in 2025

The National Assembly this morning heard a report from Chief Justice of the Supreme People’s Court, Nguyen Van Quang, on the court system’s performance in 2025.