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Press Law needs amendment on journalism economy, media model

The Press Law, once amended, is expected to include many policies to develop the journalism economy, adjust press activities online, and promote media complex models.

NA Standing Committee’s 40th session wraps up

The NA Chairman asked the Government and the Supreme People’s Court to urgently direct the completion of the dossiers on the draft laws and resolutions to be presented to the legislature at its ninth session.

Robust policies needed to promote early retirement for civil servants

National Assembly Vice Chair Nguyen Thi Thanh has called for robust and even exceptional policies to encourage civil servants with 2–4 years left until retirement to step aside, allowing space for young, well-trained cadres to strengthen the system.

Prime Minister Ishiba highlights Vietnam’s potential for regional leadership

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has expressed confidence in Vietnam’s ability to become a leading nation in Asia, highlighting the strong ties between the two countries during a meeting with National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Vietnam and Japan ink parliamentary cooperation agreement

The National Assembly of Vietnam and the House of Councillors of Japan have signed a document to enhance cooperation between the two countries’ parliaments.

NA Chairman pledges to keep reforming legislative work

The NA will strictly grasp the urgent need of restructuring and streamlining the political system to meet the country's requirements and tasks in the new phase.

Hue becomes Vietnam’s sixth centrally governed city

The National Assembly has officially elevated Hue to a centrally governed city, recognizing its cultural significance and potential for sustainable urban growth.

Vietnam to pilot four commercial housing development models nationwide

With an 86.64% approval rate, the National Assembly has greenlit a pilot program to streamline and innovate commercial housing development across the nation.

National Assembly passes law establishing data exchange platform

Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed a groundbreaking Data Law, establishing a national data exchange platform to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation.

Vietnam approves $67 billion high-speed railway from Hanoi to HCM City

The National Assembly has approved the $67 billion North-South High-Speed Railway, an ambitious infrastructure project set to reshape Vietnam’s transportation landscape by 2035.

Vietnam to enforce nationwide e-cigarette ban starting 2025

The National Assembly has approved a sweeping ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, effective from 2025, as part of its broader public health and safety initiatives.

Ninh Thuan nuclear power project revived as NA approves key resolutions

The National Assembly has greenlit the continuation of the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project and approved a budget to raise civil servants' base salaries in 2024, signaling a major step toward policy reform and economic development.

Revised Electricity Law passed: cross-subsidies to be phased out gradually

Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved a revised Electricity Law focusing on fair pricing, renewable energy oversight, and a phased roadmap to eliminate cross-subsidies.

National Assembly organizational overhaul expected in early 2025

The Vietnamese National Assembly is set to finalize its streamlining and restructuring plan by early 2025, aiming to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across its organizational apparatus.

National Assembly appoints two judges to Supreme People’s Court

The National Assembly has confirmed Nguyen Quoc Doan and Le Tien as new judges of the Supreme People’s Court, completing its full 17-member Judicial Council.

Amended Securities Law prohibits key manipulative behaviors

The revised Securities Law, effective January 1, 2025, outlines six prohibited behaviors to combat stock market manipulation and ensure fair trading.

Finance ministry proposes changes in new personal income tax law

The replacement law is set to be approved by the National Assembly at its 11th session in May 2026.

NA appoints new finance, transport ministers and NA General Secretary

The appointments received high approval rate from the National Assembly.

Vietnam raises retirement age for military officers, caps generals at 415

Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed amendments to the military law, increasing officer retirement ages while capping the number of generals at 415.

Prime Minister proposes new leadership for Finance, Transport Ministries

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed the dismissal of the Finance and Transport Ministers, initiating discussions in the National Assembly.