The first session of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly is scheduled for April 2026, with key decisions on organization and personnel expected during the opening phase.

The National Election Council has officially set the number of constituencies and the number of National Assembly (NA) deputies to be elected in each constiuency of provinces and cities for the 16th NA.

The National Assembly has issued a sweeping resolution demanding tighter control of motor vehicle emissions and a reduction of polluting vehicles in major urban areas by 2030, as part of Vietnam’s broader green transition agenda.

The national target program will focus on modernizing rural infrastructure, supporting ethnic minorities, and reducing poverty.

Starting December 12, Hanoi's Chairman will hold new investment approval powers under a National Assembly resolution.

Expected to serve APEC 2027, the airport will rank among the world’s top 10 passenger experiences.

The National Assembly gives HCMC extraordinary autonomy to attract top-tier investment, finance, and innovation through new economic models.

At the conclusion of its 10th session, the National Assembly approved a resolution assigning key missions to top state leaders for the remainder of the 2021–2026 term.

Vietnam's updated anti-corruption law strengthens public accountability and annual financial scrutiny.

On the afternoon of December 10, the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam passed the amended High Technology Law during its 10th session, with 437 out of 441 attending deputies voting in favor, representing 92.39% approval.

The E-commerce Law passed by Vietnam’s National Assembly introduces strict rules for online influencers and platforms.

The revised Execution of Criminal Judgments Law includes organ donations under strict conditions - but reproductive rights remain restricted.

Under a revised law, public-sector professionals can now legally manage or invest in private enterprises, with conflict-of-interest safeguards.

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son has said that pedagogical junior colleges (3-year training) will be merged with pedagogical universities (4-year training). Only three or four colleges will remain.

Vietnam’s National Assembly has officially passed sweeping changes to the Personal Income Tax Law, reducing the number of tax brackets and raising deductions in a move expected to benefit millions of taxpayers starting in 2026.

On the morning of December 10, the National Assembly officially passed the amended Law on Defense Industry, Security, and Industrial Mobilization.

From 2026, programs such as medical residency and specialist degrees will be fully administered by the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam’s new Cybersecurity Law strengthens government oversight of online identity, data, and content, with sweeping powers granted to the Ministry of Public Security.

Under the new education law, students finishing lower secondary will no longer receive formal diplomas; high school diplomas will be issued by school principals upon meeting ministry criteria.

Families with two children to receive social housing priority and extended maternity leave under Vietnam’s new Population Law