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Party Chief: without food safety, no number of hospitals will be enough

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.

Urgent call to ban laughing gas and new psychoactive substances

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: At least 50 conditional business lines to be removed

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

When citizens are forced to 'buy back their own land'

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

Vietnam considers $5 billion public health program through 2035

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.

Vietnam approves extradition law with emergency detention clause

This morning, the National Assembly voted to pass the Law on Extradition, with 426 out of 430 delegates in attendance expressing approval.

Corruption-risk scoring system proposed, officials to face tighter oversight

National Assembly deputies have proposed building a corruption-risk analysis system to score the risk level of individuals.

Vietnam plans $23 billion education reform to modernize system

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education has proposed a sweeping reform program worth over $23 billion to modernize infrastructure, boost digital capacity, and promote English as a second language nationwide.

Electronic surveillance bracelet to aid post-rehab management in Vietnam

Smart bracelets will help authorities manage up to 100,000 former drug users with dignity and safety.

Vietnam’s health system shifts focus to prevention, family doctors

Vietnam's Ministry of Health is moving to restructure local health stations, aiming to enhance grassroots services and attract private sector investment for long-term sustainability.

Taxi and ride-hailing drivers brace for proposed child-seat mandate

The National Assembly on November 17 discussed a draft law amending and supplementing several articles of 10 laws related to security and order, including the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety.

Lawmakers split over decentralizing teacher hiring powers

The question of whether teacher recruitment and management should be assigned to directors of the Department of Education and Training or to commune-level chairs has drawn many comments from National Assembly delegates.

Parliament debates risks of centralizing media with millions of followers

During an afternoon session on November 24, the National Assembly discussed the revised draft of the Press Law, with several representatives focusing on the status of local press agencies.

Draft revised Press Law broadens online scope

The draft revised Law on the Press introduces new regulations for press agencies online, requiring compliance with press laws, cybersecurity, editorial mandates, and international commitments.

Vietnam’s National Assembly honors flood victims with moment of silence

Before beginning the morning session on the draft Law on Intellectual Property, the National Assembly of Vietnam held a minute of silence on November 24 to honor those who lost their lives in the recent natural disasters.

AI law draft sets out strict penalties and fake content warnings in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has proposed labeling AI-generated content and imposing fines of up to 2 billion VND for violations under a new draft law.

Ministry of Health proposes nationwide sharing of test and scan results

Over 1,000 diagnostic tests and imaging results may soon be shared across all medical facilities in Vietnam.

Ministry considers 100% insurance coverage for poor, seriously ill patients

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has said that the ministry is considering adding people with financial hardship or serious illnesses to the list of subjects eligible for 100 percent health-insurance coverage.

Qualified provinces may offer free textbooks starting next school year

On the morning of November 17, Minister of Justice Nguyen Hai Ninh presented to the National Assembly a draft resolution outlining breakthrough mechanisms and policies for advancing education and training in Vietnam.

$23 billion education reform aims to produce 'good people, not just good grades'

Vietnam’s parliament debates new strategies for inclusive, quality-driven education, calling for fewer inflated accolades and more real-world skills.