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Legislative body passes six important resolutions

Six resolutions related to infrastructure, Hai Phong city, 2023 state budget settlement, and the laws on organisation of People's Court and People's Procuracy were passed at the 15th National Assembly's 9th session on June 27.

Vietnam expands investigative powers to commune police chiefs

New law grants commune-level police the authority to handle local criminal cases.

Vietnam approves special policies for nuclear power plant construction

The National Assembly has passed new regulations to support atomic energy development and nuclear safety.

Vietnam legalizes sandbox mechanism to pilot emerging technologies

The Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation officially introduces a new legal tool called the “sandbox mechanism” to allow controlled testing of new models, technologies, or policies within defined timeframes and scopes.

Vietnam approves three major expressways to connect merged provinces

New infrastructure includes Ring Road 4, Bien Hoa - Vung Tau, and Quy Nhon - Pleiku.

National Assembly adopts Law on Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations

The Law on Participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam’s engagement in the UN peacekeeping missions.

Party General Secretary attends NA Standing Committee’s commendation ceremony

The event was attended by Party General Secretary To Lam and NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Vietnam confirms National Election Council vice chairs and members

On the morning of June 26, the National Assembly approved a resolution confirming the list of Vice Chairs and Members of the National Election Council.

New data law allows penalties up to 10x profit from violations

Vietnam’s new law lets authorities fine offenders up to tenfold the earnings from trading personal data.

Vietnam establishes National Election Council led by NA Chairman

Chairman Tran Thanh Man will oversee election operations for the 2026-2031 term under a newly formed 19-member council.

Vietnam’s National Assembly keeps current administrative fine limits

The revised Law on Administrative Violations passed with unanimous support, confirming no increase in the maximum monetary penalty.

NA approves special mechanisms to address legal obstacles

The resolution, covering seven articles, delineates clear criteria, principles, procedures, and responsibilities for resolving problems caused by legal regulations.

NA Standing Committee approves judicial amendments, debates education access

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on June 24 afternoon approved in principle an ordinance amending and supplementing several provisions of six ordinances relating to the jurisdiction of the People’s Courts and relevant agencies.

National Assembly adopts law relating to organisation of people’s procuracies

The newly adopted law stipulates that the people’s procuracy system comprises the Supreme People’s Procuracy; people’s procuracies at the provincial and municipal level; regional people’s procuracies; and military procuracies at all levels.

Legislators adopt revised Law on Cadres and Civil Servants

The amended law will take effect on July 1, 2025, except for provisions on civil servant evaluation in Section 3, Chapter IV, which will be implemented from January 1, 2026.

Vietnam eases citizenship rules for foreign experts, returning nationals

Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved an amendment to the Nationality Law, easing citizenship procedures for foreign investors, scientists, and former Vietnamese nationals seeking to regain their nationality.

Vietnam opens government leadership to private sector talent

Vietnam's new law allows outsiders to take government leadership roles and earn performance-based pay.

Mechanisms for settling legislation-caused hindrances under discussion

Lawmakers are scrutinising a draft National Assembly resolution on mechanisms for settling difficulties and hindrances caused by legal regulations on June 23 morning.

NA set to vote on dozens of legislative packages in final week of 9th session

Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.

No safe zones in fight against counterfeit goods, warns Deputy PM

Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fighting smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods, vowing a tough, non-compromising approach: “zero tolerance and no safe zones.”