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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Chief Justice Nguyen Van Quang has submitted to the National Assembly a draft Law on the Specialized Court at the International Financial Center.

Vietnam’s National Assembly debates new rural development, poverty relief, and climate resilience funding.

Vietnam’s parliament is reviewing a proposal to introduce special mechanisms to accelerate the $67B high-speed rail project.

A proposal was submitted to allow the Government to approve Phase 2 of the Long Thanh International Airport project without prior National Assembly approval.

This morning, Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang, on behalf of the Prime Minister, presented to the National Assembly a draft proposal outlining four key amendments to the Law on Value Added Tax (VAT).

The national target program will be implemented over 10 years (2026–2035), and total resources mobilized for the 2026–2030 period are expected to reach at least VND1.23 quadrillion.

Lawmakers push for the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs to lead a major national program supporting ethnic minorities and mountainous regions.

Vietnam will soon reduce its network of teacher training colleges to just 3–4 institutions, with most set to be integrated into pedagogical universities, according to Education and Training Minister Nguyen Kim Son.

On the morning of December 4, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly continued its 52nd session to review and comment on revisions to the amended Press Law.

This afternoon, with 419 out of 420 deputies present voting in favor, the National Assembly officially passed the Law on Emergency Situations.

The National Assembly is reviewing a draft law to establish a unique court in Ho Chi Minh City with international standards and judicial flexibility.