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NA Vice Chairman delivers speech at Nevsky International Ecological Congress

Hoan detailed Vietnam’s legislative efforts to strengthen legal frameworks for sustainable development and meet international commitments.

Personal data is human rights, not merchandise: Minister of Public Security

Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang emphasized that personal data is a special type of resource and must not be treated as an ordinary commodity.

Finance and education ministers to face questions at National Assembly

The National Assembly will conduct a 1.5-day question-and-answer session from June 19 to the morning of June 20, addressing Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang and Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son.

Vietnam's Health Minister: ‘People are lost in a market full of fakes’

Minister Dao Hong Lan calls for stricter enforcement and nationwide anti-counterfeit culture.

Private placements capped at five times equity

One of the most notable changes is the stipulation that the debt-to-equity ratio for companies issuing private bonds must not exceed five times their equity

Legislators support creating conditions for social housing development

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed that social housing has become an increasingly urgent issue, especially in urban areas and industrial zones.

NA approves shortened term, sets 2026 election date

March 15, 2026 is set for the next election of deputies to the 16th legislature and the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure.

Experts oppose proposed $7,800 traffic fines in Vietnam

Calls to increase fines to 200 million VND meet opposition from traffic experts and lawmakers.

Celebrities must uphold greater integrity, say lawmakers

Celebrity endorsements face tighter rules as Vietnam revises laws to prevent misconduct.

Vietnam proposes abolishing death penalty for eight serious crimes

The proposal includes ending capital punishment for embezzlement and bribery, replacing it with life imprisonment without parole.

Officials seek answers for $146 million overrun on Bien Hoa-Vung Tau expressway

National Assembly urges accountability in Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway cost adjustment.

More Supreme Court judges proposed to ease caseload

Vietnam’s top judge says expanding the Supreme Court bench is essential to cope with mounting retrial and cassation work.

Redistribution of budget revenue between central, local governments proposed

The draft amended State Budget Law introduces new methods for allocating budget revenue sources, including corporate income tax, personal income tax, luxury tax, and environmental protection tax.

Autonomous schools, hospitals subject to corporate income tax under draft law

National Assembly deputies have proposed exempting public healthcare and education units from corporate income tax (CIT) when calculating tuition and medical fees.

Vietnam allocates $1.73B for public sector restructuring in 2025

The National Assembly has approved a 44 trillion VND budget to support hundreds of thousands of civil servants affected by organizational streamlining.

Vietnam allocates 3% of 2025 budget to science, technology, and innovation

The National Assembly has passed a resolution to adjust and supplement the 2025 state budget, including a commitment to allocate 3% of total spending to science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Hospitals stuck 5 years without Wi-Fi due to bidding rules

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc cited Cho Ray Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City) as an example, where the institution has tried and failed for five years to complete bidding procedures for installing internal Wi-Fi for medical staff use.

NA adopts resolution in support of private sector

According to the resolution, each enterprise, household business, or individual business must not be inspected more than once a year, except in cases where clear signs of violations are found.

Vietnam’s 2023 public debt exceeds $146 billion, well within safety limits

Vietnam’s 2023 budget deficit dropped by 36%, with debt levels kept under control.

Lawmakers debate traffic fine hike to $8,000 in Vietnam

A proposed raise in administrative penalties sparks concern over fairness and enforcement.