The Law on the Value Added Tax was adopted at the 8th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi on November 26 and is set to come into force in July next year.

The National Assembly has approved the revised Cultural Heritage Law, introducing key measures for the repatriation of Vietnamese cultural artifacts and enhanced heritage protection policies.

The National Assembly has approved amendments to the Cultural Heritage Law, paving the way for the establishment of the Cultural Heritage Conservation Fund to mobilize social resources for preservation efforts.

Vietnam’s real estate sector faces significant reforms as the National Assembly pushes for higher taxes on underused and multiple properties, aiming to boost efficiency and revenue.

Le Quang Huy, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee on Science, Technology, and Environment, has called for specific, superior, and feasible policies to foster the growth of Vietnam's digital technology enterprises.

The Vietnamese government has proposed expanding its tax net to include foreign businesses conducting e-commerce and digital transactions within the country.

Vietnam’s proposed amendments to the Special Consumption Tax Law outline significant increases for tobacco and alcohol taxes, aiming to meet WHO recommendations.

The amended Pharmacy Law prohibits online sales of prescription drugs, with e-commerce platforms required to ensure compliance with new legal standards.

Over the past 30 years, the Government has been determined to realise the goals of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and other international commitments on gender equality.

The preliminary total investment for the project is estimated at VNĐ1.7 quadrillion (around US$67.34 billion). To ensure its progress and success, 19 special policies have been proposed.

A new health insurance law proposal includes coverage for home healthcare and family medicine services, expanding access and removing administrative barriers.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is planning to reorganise some administration systems of 12 provinces and cities to ensure they are fully streamlined.

The first phase of the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s eighth sitting came to a great success on November 13, after 20 working days, with various highlights recorded.

The Government leader noted that electricity demand is expected to rise rapidly, with a projected increase of about 12–13 per cent in 2025 and even higher in subsequent years.

Addressing the National Assembly, Transport Minister Nguyen Van Thang explained steps being taken to prevent the North-South high-speed rail project from encountering delays and cost overruns similar to urban metro projects.

The $67 billion North-South high-speed rail project, slated for completion by 2036, will require an estimated $1 billion annually in operations and maintenance, the Economic Committee reported to the National Assembly.

The Ministry of Information and Communications has committed to closing all mobile coverage gaps in remote and underserved areas by June 2025, with hopes to finish by March, Minister Nguyen Manh Hung announced.

Aiming for GDP growth over 7% in 2024, Vietnam’s government is committed to reforms that reduce waste, speed up public investment, and bolster digital and energy infrastructure.

The National Assembly’s 2025 resolution sets ambitious goals of 6.5-7.0% GDP growth and a per capita income of $4,900, pushing for administrative reform, anti-corruption, and improved infrastructure.

Minister Nguyen Manh Hung addressed the National Assembly, highlighting the need for Vietnamese media to combine technology with core journalistic values, especially in a market increasingly dominated by social media and digital platforms.