The Government has issued Decree No. 158/2026/ND-CP dated May 15, 2026, detailing a number of articles and measures for implementing the Law on Mutual Judicial Assistance in Civil Matters.

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed a mechanism allowing temporary suspension of criminal prosecution to give individuals and organisations time to remedy consequences in certain violation cases involving economic damage but no corruption.

On the afternoon of May 13, the Presidential Office held a press conference announcing the President’s order promulgating laws adopted during the first session of the National Assembly, including the revised Law on Access to Information.

On the afternoon of May 13, the Presidential Office held a press conference announcing laws passed by the 16th National Assembly during its first session. Among the eight laws officially announced was the revised Law on Belief and Religion.

The Government has approved a framework to revamp the adoption law which has shown signs of strain, officials have said.

Lawmakers approved a resolution on the ratification of the state budget settlement in 2024, and a law on amendments and supplements to four tax-related laws at their sitting on April 24.

Vietnam’s National Assembly on April 23 officially passed the amended Law on Belief and Religion, marking the first time a legal framework has been established to govern religious and belief-related activities in cyberspace.

The National Assembly on April 23 approved the revised Law on Civil Status featuring a major digital governance reform, with civil registration services no longer bound by administrative boundaries.

The National Assembly (NA) on April 23 passed the revised Capital Law, introducing a range of special mechanisms and policies to enhance governance and development in Hanoi.

On the afternoon of April 23, with 492 deputies voting in favor, the National Assembly officially adopted the revised Law on Belief and Religion. The law comprises nine chapters and 61 articles, and will take effect on January 1, 2027.

A draft law amending and supplementing several articles of the laws on personal income tax, VAT, corporate income tax, and special consumption tax was discussed at the morning session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on April 20.

Vietnam is considering adjustments to its Criminal Code, aiming to differentiate between profit-driven crimes and those committed without personal gain.

Vietnamese lawmakers are raising concerns over the growing use of artificial intelligence in religious practices and the need for clearer legal frameworks.

A draft amendment to the Law on Belief and Religion aims to enhance transparency, digitalisation and state management while safeguarding religious freedom.

Digital transformation is profoundly reshaping how people practice belief and religion. In response to this wave, governance must evolve swiftly - ensuring freedom of belief while maintaining social stability.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on March 18 discussed a draft law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Overseas Representative Missions of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at its 55th session.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 16 signed a decision issuing a plan for enforcing the Law on Cybersecurity, setting out detailed tasks, deadlines and responsibilities for relevant units to drive its effective rollout.

While many countries are still drafting policy blueprints or issuing non-binding guidance, Vietnam has moved ahead with a standalone Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI), effective from March 1.

The 2025 Law on AI, comprising eight chapters and 35 articles, marks Vietnam’s first legislation governing the technology.