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.

The Presidential Office held a press conference in Hanoi on January 5 to announce the President’s orders promulgating 13 laws adopted at the 10th session of the 15th National Assembly.

The Presidential Office held a press conference on December 31 to announce the State President’s order promulgating 14 laws and one ordinance adopted by the 15th-tenure National Assembly and its Standing Committee.

A series of notable policies and regulations concerning Vietnam’s education sector officially take effect on January 1, 2026, marking a new chapter for students, teachers, and administrators nationwide.

Vietnam's newly enacted Artificial Intelligence Law is set to fuel innovation and boost national competitiveness by establishing regulatory sandboxes, AI development funds, and robust data sovereignty protections.

A landmark law safeguarding personal data officially comes into force on January 1, 2026, marking a new chapter for digital rights in Vietnam.