Vietnam should begin planning passive telecom infrastructure for future 6G and 7G networks, Lt. Gen. Tao Duc Thang said as the National Assembly discussed amendments to four laws governing the country’s digital and technology landscape.

The National Assembly Standing Committee on August 14 discussed a government proposal to integrate four national target programs into a single program requiring more than VND808 trillion ($30.7 billion) in resources.

Lawmakers on August 12 discussed establishing Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh cities, with the Government seeking to develop them into major economic growth poles.

The 16th National Assembly convened a plenary sitting on August 11 to discuss the draft Law on Urban Development, as part of its ongoing first extraordinary session.

Vietnam's National Assembly observed a minute of silence this morning in memory of Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane before opening its first extraordinary session.

The draft law sets out provisions to control conflicts of interest when commercial banks act as agents managing collateral for corporate bonds.

During the National Assembly’s discussions on August 5 about the draft Law on Vietnamese Guest Workers, many lawmakers focused on strengthening protections for workers' legitimate rights.

The 16th National Assembly (NA) continued its first extraordinary session in Hanoi on August 7, with lawmakers delving into group discussions on a slate of bills.

Continuing its first extraordinary session, the 16th National Assembly on August 8 discussed the draft law on prevention and control of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).

Vietnamese lawmakers have proposed classifying diamond trading as a conditional business sector, arguing that stricter regulation is needed following recent controversies involving the country's jewelry industry.

Draft amendments would require crypto asset service providers in Vietnam to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.

Vietnam is seeking parliamentary approval to significantly expand its flagship northern railway project, adding new sections and raising total investment.

Vietnam's government has submitted a proposal to the National Assembly to establish Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh as the country's next centrally governed cities, citing their economic performance, strategic location and readiness for urban governance.

The Vietnamese government has submitted a proposal to the National Assembly seeking approval for the construction of Ring Road 5, a major expressway designed to connect Hanoi with surrounding provinces and reshape transport across the Capital Region.

In group discussions as part of the 16th National Assembly’s first extraordinary session on August 5, lawmakers reviewed a draft law to amend and supplement several articles of the Law on Vietnamese Guest Workers under Contract.

Vietnam is seeking to modernize its publishing industry through legislative reforms that emphasize digital governance, post-publication oversight and larger media organizations.

A draft resolution submitted to the National Assembly would prioritize administrative and civil measures over criminal prosecution in selected economic cases.

Vietnam’s push to slash conditional business sectors and lines must deliver substance, not just headline numbers, said Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man.

The Vietnamese government has proposed banning the commercial sale of nitrous oxide (N2O) for human inhalation outside medical purposes.