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Politburo announces new National Assembly Party appointments

Vietnam's Politburo has appointed the Inspection Commission of the National Assembly Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term, while the National Assembly Standing Committee approved several senior personnel appointments.

Extraordinary National Assembly session to focus on pressing reforms

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said an upcoming extraordinary session will focus on resolving pressing issues that cannot be delayed.

Vietnam's National Assembly to hold extraordinary session in August

Lawmakers are set to review four major draft laws for the first time during Vietnam's extraordinary National Assembly session scheduled for August.

Vietnam refines religion law through selective global lessons

As religious life becomes more diverse, Vietnam's revised Law on Belief and Religion seeks to strengthen legal certainty while protecting freedom of belief and religion.

National Assembly's Party Committee to establish research unit

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man chaired a meeting of the Standing Board of the NA Party Committee to give opinions on the establishment of a specialised research unit under the NA Party Committee and the NA Office.

National Assembly to consider revisions to Land Law at October sitting

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man has signed Resolution No. 07/2026/UBTVQH16 revising the 2026 legislative agenda.

National Assembly's extraordinary session to be held in August: NA Chairman

Competent authorities have approved in principle the convening of an extraordinary session of the National Assembly (NA) in August, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man announced on June 23.

Direct PPA must be included in Electricity Law to break monopoly bottlenecks

Amendments to the Electricity Law aim to prevent legal loopholes, ensure a competitive power trading mechanism, curb monopoly power, and make direct power purchase agreements (PPA) easier for businesses.

Vietnam eyes bigger role in high-speed rail and nuclear power projects

Lawmakers and experts gathered on June 15 to discuss how Vietnam can strengthen its materials and manufacturing industries for a new stage of development.

Vietnam eyes more open power market to attract high-tech investment

Lawmakers and industry officials are pushing for a more open electricity market to support green energy development and attract high-tech investment.

Lawmakers seek tighter monitoring of E10 fuel quality and public awareness

Concerns over E10 gasoline quality have prompted lawmakers to recommend stricter monitoring and greater public communication.

NA Standing Committee convenes third session

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man chaired the third session of the NA Standing Committee in Hanoi on June 10 to consider a series of important legislative, financial and oversight matters.

Top legislator calls for ethnic policies to be fully reflected in legislation

The National Assembly (NA)'s Council for Ethnic Affairs on May 28 held a ceremony in Hanoi to mark the 65th anniversary of its establishment (April 20, 1961 – 2026) and receive the first-class Labour Order.

National Assembly chairman calls for stronger support for ethnic minorities

On the morning of May 21, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man chaired a working session with the Standing Committee of the Ethnic Council on key tasks for 2026 and the 2026-2031 term.

Ethnic minority deputies bring village voices to Vietnam’s parliament

Ethnic minority deputies to Vietnam’s National Assembly serve as bridges connecting the voices of remote villages with national policymaking, transforming Party guidelines into tangible benefits for the people.

National Assembly Standing Committee approves new personnel decisions

Vietnam’s National Assembly has announced new personnel approvals involving the digital transformation steering committee and the Culture and Social Affairs Committee.

National Assembly plans AI center to support legislative work

As Vietnam accelerates digital transformation, the National Assembly is planning a specialized AI center and a broader parliamentary data ecosystem.

National Assembly plans major overhaul of Vietnam’s Land Law

Vietnam’s National Assembly is expected to comprehensively revise the Land Law during the second session of the 16th legislature, according to National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Vietnam lawmakers warn of planning delays trapping residents for decades

Vietnamese lawmakers have called for urgent reviews of long-delayed planning projects that have left residents unable to build, transfer or renovate homes for years.

NA Standing Committee convenes second session

The 16th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its second session on May 11, following the success of the first sitting of the 16th legislature.