The Vietnamese National Assembly is set to finalize its streamlining and restructuring plan by early 2025, aiming to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across its organizational apparatus.

The National Assembly has confirmed Nguyen Quoc Doan and Le Tien as new judges of the Supreme People’s Court, completing its full 17-member Judicial Council.

The revised Securities Law, effective January 1, 2025, outlines six prohibited behaviors to combat stock market manipulation and ensure fair trading.

The replacement law is set to be approved by the National Assembly at its 11th session in May 2026.

The appointments received high approval rate from the National Assembly.

Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed amendments to the military law, increasing officer retirement ages while capping the number of generals at 415.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed the dismissal of the Finance and Transport Ministers, initiating discussions in the National Assembly.

A new cultural initiative in Vietnam will allocate $4.8 billion for domestic and international projects, including overseas cultural centers to strengthen diplomacy.

The National Assembly has approved a VND 22.45 trillion program aimed at eradicating drug crimes and achieving drug-free communities across Vietnam by 2030.

A government proposal to reinvest in the Ninh Thuan nuclear power projects has been submitted to the National Assembly, highlighting the importance of nuclear energy in Vietnam's energy transition.

From January 1, 2026, individuals and household businesses earning under VNĐ200 million annually will be exempt from VAT.

With a majority of votes in favour, the National Assembly approved the amended Trade Union Law at its ongoing eighth session in Hanoi on November 27.

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.