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MOH proposes considering assault on doctors as resisting public officials

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan believes it is necessary to add regulations treating acts of violence or assault on medical staff while on duty as resisting public officials.

NA reviews draft laws on cybersecurity, digital transformation, defence industry

The 15th National Assembly on October 31 morning listened to proposals and verification reports on a slate of draft laws aimed at strengthening national security, cybersecurity and digital transformation.

Vietnam lawmakers propose grassroots rescue force for climate emergencies

Facing increasingly destructive disasters, National Assembly delegates call for local relief teams trained and ready to respond.

NA deputies propose solutions to stabilize housing prices in major cities

To reduce housing prices, National Assembly Deputy Tran Hoang Ngan (HCMC) said that a rental housing model would be a sustainable approach to housing needs.

NA deputies propose salary reform to motivate civil servants

Many NA deputies proposed implementing an appropriate wage policy to ensure civil servants and public employees can work with peace of mind, and a mechanism for evaluating and filtering out those who do not meet the requirements of their tasks.

New rules on vice chairpersons in local People’s Councils

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has signed off a resolution specifying the number of vice chairpersons of People’s Councils at the provincial and commune levels, along with the number of deputy heads of boards at these councils.

Vietnamese lawmakers call for green GDP, climate bonds, and forest protection

The National Assembly convened to discuss the oversight report and draft resolution on the implementation of environmental protection policies and legislation since the Environmental Protection Law of 2020 came into effect.

National Assembly tackles challenges in government restructuring

Lawmakers are debating legislative changes to address institutional reform issues.

Civil servants quitting at 40–50 raises workforce concerns

Lawmakers have expressed concern that the resignation of well-trained and experienced public officials is negatively affecting the quality of the public workforce.

NA approves appointment of two Deputy PMs, three ministers

The 15th National Assembly, during its 10th session on October 25, approved the appointment of two Deputy Prime Ministers and three ministers for the 2021-2026 term, alongside several other key personnel decisions.

National Assembly approves dismissal of key cabinet ministers

The National Assembly has officially passed a resolution approving the Prime Minister's proposal to dismiss several ministers from their posts.

National Assembly approves increase in number of Deputy Prime Ministers

Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed a resolution to expand the number of Deputy Prime Ministers in the 15th legislature.

Wage reform urged to retain civil servants after restructuring

National Assembly deputies said many public officials had expressed hope for early wage reform in early 2026 so their incomes would match their efforts.

Lawmakers propose revenue sharing for social media using news content

National Assembly members push for platforms to share profits with media when distributing journalistic content.

Lawmakers consider housing incentives to encourage childbirth

The Ministry of Health has proposed that women who give birth to two children, or men raising two biological children without a spouse, be given priority to buy or rent social housing.

Lawmakers urge salary reform from 2026 to support overworked officials

Ahead of the 15th NA’s closing session, lawmakers are urging the government to begin implementing salary reform starting January 2026, aiming to retain dedicated civil servants facing increased workloads after administrative restructuring.

Speed limits, real estate, decentralization under National Assembly spotlight

Several National Assembly deputies have called for a review and possible increase in speed limits on specific expressway segments, arguing that the current 90 km/h cap is not in line with modern infrastructure and actual traffic density.

Minister proposes free textbooks and curriculum reform

Vietnam’s education minister has proposed a unified national textbook series and free textbook distribution, part of sweeping education law reforms presented to the National Assembly.

National Assembly debates three draft laws on education on October 22

As part of the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly, deputies on October 22 morning listened to proposals and verification reports on three draft laws concerning the education sector.

Lawmakers seek stronger measures to boost public investment

NA deputies on October 21 discussed in groups the implementation of the 2025 socio-economic development plan and the proposed plan for 2026, reviewing achievements, identifying intertwined challenges, and proposing measures to sustain growth.