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.

Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh presented a detailed progress report to the National Assembly, revealing a 5–15% workforce cut and enhanced regulatory measures.

Vietnam’s National Assembly opens its first museum and celebrates 80 years of legislative history with a special book and stamp release.

A National Assembly delegate calls for broader cancer drug access and free health insurance in disaster-hit areas.

Vietnam is drafting its first digital transformation law, aiming to build a unified framework for a smart nation.

Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang confirmed today that Vietnam holds one of the world’s largest rare earth reserves, with deposits distributed across 21 provinces and cities.

Party Secretary General To Lam has emphasized that without addressing food safety, environmental pollution, and prevention, the healthcare system will remain overwhelmed - no matter how many hospitals are built or doctors trained.

Deputy Pham Trong Nhan has made an urgent appeal for the NA to add laughing gas (N₂O used for recreational purposes) and emerging psychoactive substances to Article 6 of the amended Investment Law, which lists prohibited business sectors.

Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang has announced that the government plans to remove at least 50 conditional business lines.

Vietnamese lawmakers criticize unfair land pricing mechanisms, saying citizens are effectively forced to buy land inherited from their ancestors.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has presented to the National Assembly a proposal for investment approval of a national target program on healthcare, population, and development for the 2026–2035 period.