The National Assembly convened a plenary session on August 21 to discuss policy orientations for amendments to the 2024 Land Law and the 2023 Housing Law as part of the agenda of its first extraordinary sitting.

A draft revision of Vietnam’s Penal Code would abolish the death penalty for six offenses and retain capital punishment only for treason, murder, terrorism and illegal drug production.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has offered a straightforward explanation for one of the most pressing questions in Vietnam’s property market: Why are home prices so high? His answer puts land costs at the center of the problem.

The Government has proposed consolidating four national target programs into a single $30.7 billion initiative for the 2026-2035 period.

Vietnam should begin planning passive telecom infrastructure for future 6G and 7G networks, Lt. Gen. Tao Duc Thang said as the National Assembly discussed amendments to four laws governing the country’s digital and technology landscape.

The National Assembly Standing Committee on August 14 discussed a government proposal to integrate four national target programs into a single program requiring more than VND808 trillion ($30.7 billion) in resources.

Lawmakers on August 12 discussed establishing Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh cities, with the Government seeking to develop them into major economic growth poles.

The 16th National Assembly convened a plenary sitting on August 11 to discuss the draft Law on Urban Development, as part of its ongoing first extraordinary session.

Vietnam's National Assembly observed a minute of silence this morning in memory of Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane before opening its first extraordinary session.

The draft law sets out provisions to control conflicts of interest when commercial banks act as agents managing collateral for corporate bonds.

During the National Assembly’s discussions on August 5 about the draft Law on Vietnamese Guest Workers, many lawmakers focused on strengthening protections for workers' legitimate rights.

The 16th National Assembly (NA) continued its first extraordinary session in Hanoi on August 7, with lawmakers delving into group discussions on a slate of bills.

Continuing its first extraordinary session, the 16th National Assembly on August 8 discussed the draft law on prevention and control of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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