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Vietnam lawmakers propose tighter controls on diamond trade

Vietnamese lawmakers have proposed classifying diamond trading as a conditional business sector, arguing that stricter regulation is needed following recent controversies involving the country's jewelry industry.

VN proposes bringing crypto asset services under anti-money laundering rules

Draft amendments would require crypto asset service providers in Vietnam to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.

Vietnam seeks US$11bn for Lao Cai–Hai Phong railway

Vietnam is seeking parliamentary approval to significantly expand its flagship northern railway project, adding new sections and raising total investment.

Two provinces could become Vietnam's next centrally governed cities

Vietnam's government has submitted a proposal to the National Assembly to establish Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh as the country's next centrally governed cities, citing their economic performance, strategic location and readiness for urban governance.

US$11bn expressway proposal heads to Vietnam's National Assembly

The Vietnamese government has submitted a proposal to the National Assembly seeking approval for the construction of Ring Road 5, a major expressway designed to connect Hanoi with surrounding provinces and reshape transport across the Capital Region.

Lawmakers propose stronger safeguards for Vietnamese workers abroad

In group discussions as part of the 16th National Assembly’s first extraordinary session on August 5, lawmakers reviewed a draft law to amend and supplement several articles of the Law on Vietnamese Guest Workers under Contract.

Vietnam proposes legal basis for flagship media organizations

Vietnam is seeking to modernize its publishing industry through legislative reforms that emphasize digital governance, post-publication oversight and larger media organizations.

Vietnam proposes criminal leniency for public-interest violations

A draft resolution submitted to the National Assembly would prioritize administrative and civil measures over criminal prosecution in selected economic cases.

Cuts to conditional business sectors, lines must be substantive: NA Chairman

Vietnam’s push to slash conditional business sectors and lines must deliver substance, not just headline numbers, said Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man.

Vietnam moves to outlaw recreational laughing gas trade

The Vietnamese government has proposed banning the commercial sale of nitrous oxide (N2O) for human inhalation outside medical purposes.

Vietnam proposes ending the death penalty for six criminal offenses

A draft revision to Vietnam's Criminal Code would significantly narrow the use of capital punishment, leaving the death penalty applicable to only four offenses if approved by the National Assembly.

Government seeks to ban recreational use of laughing gas

Vietnam's government has proposed banning the commercial sale of nitrous oxide (N2O), commonly known as laughing gas, for human inhalation outside medical purposes.

Vietnam reviews only a sample of 50,000 books published annually

Vietnam's publishing regulator says its limited workforce makes it impossible to review all books published each year, prompting changes in oversight under a proposed legal amendment.

Vietnam weighs new policy for overseas skilled professionals

Lawmakers have proposed aligning overseas labor policies with Vietnam's long-term human resource development strategy.

Vietnam eyes national publishing-media groups under new bill

A draft revision to Vietnam's Publishing Law would pave the way for publishing-media groups while strengthening copyright protection and digital publishing oversight.

Two goals, one exam: Debate grows over Vietnam’s testing system

Education experts say asking a single national examination to serve both high school graduation and university admissions inevitably creates pressure, exposes weaknesses and may increase the risk of misconduct.

National Assembly panel calls for inquiry into math test results

A standing committee of Vietnam's National Assembly has recommended that the government investigate unusually high mathematics scores recorded at a national high school graduation examination site in Tuyen Quang Province.

Politburo announces new National Assembly Party appointments

Vietnam's Politburo has appointed the Inspection Commission of the National Assembly Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term, while the National Assembly Standing Committee approved several senior personnel appointments.

Extraordinary National Assembly session to focus on pressing reforms

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said an upcoming extraordinary session will focus on resolving pressing issues that cannot be delayed.

Vietnam's National Assembly to hold extraordinary session in August

Lawmakers are set to review four major draft laws for the first time during Vietnam's extraordinary National Assembly session scheduled for August.