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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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