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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 budget deficit dropped by 36%, with debt levels kept under control.

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

Deputies suggest granting bail to entrepreneurs to prevent business collapse and encourage economic recovery.

Deputies will select two of three pressing issues - education, finance, and science - to focus ministerial questioning.

Vietnam is moving toward mastering nuclear energy technology to support socio-economic development and gradually build a nuclear industry.