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Vietnam abolishes death penalty for 8 crimes: Will Truong My Lan be spared?

A new law abolishing death sentences for select crimes may affect high-profile cases like Truong My Lan’s.

Vietnam passes revised railway law to attract private investment

Railway reform law encourages private sector with streamlined approvals and financial support.

Think before you share: Fake news can cost you $785

Sharing fake news on social media - even unintentionally - can lead to fines of up to $785.

NA adopts resolution on Vietnam’s International Financial Centre

The National Assembly (NA) on June 27 adopted the resolution on the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Vietnam, with 438 out of 447 legislators voting in favour, representing 91.63% of all NA deputies.

Legislative body passes six important resolutions

Six resolutions related to infrastructure, Hai Phong city, 2023 state budget settlement, and the laws on organisation of People's Court and People's Procuracy were passed at the 15th National Assembly's 9th session on June 27.

Vietnam expands investigative powers to commune police chiefs

New law grants commune-level police the authority to handle local criminal cases.

Vietnam approves special policies for nuclear power plant construction

The National Assembly has passed new regulations to support atomic energy development and nuclear safety.

Vietnam legalizes sandbox mechanism to pilot emerging technologies

The Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation officially introduces a new legal tool called the “sandbox mechanism” to allow controlled testing of new models, technologies, or policies within defined timeframes and scopes.

Legislators mull over bill on state of emergency

The 15th National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing 9th session is set to see lawmakers vote to pass the Law on Personal Data Protection and hold a plenary discussion on the draft Law on the State of Emergency on the morning of June 26.

NA resolutions on tuition and agricultural land tax exemption passed

The resolution on tuition exemption and support in the national education system was approved with 440 out of 441 deputies present voting in favour.

National Assembly adopts Law on Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations

The Law on Participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam’s engagement in the UN peacekeeping missions.

New data law allows penalties up to 10x profit from violations

Vietnam’s new law lets authorities fine offenders up to tenfold the earnings from trading personal data.

Vietnam’s National Assembly keeps current administrative fine limits

The revised Law on Administrative Violations passed with unanimous support, confirming no increase in the maximum monetary penalty.

Vietnam narrows capital punishment, replacing it with life sentences

The National Assembly removes death penalty from key criminal offenses to align with global legal standards.

National Assembly adopts law relating to organisation of people’s procuracies

The newly adopted law stipulates that the people’s procuracy system comprises the Supreme People’s Procuracy; people’s procuracies at the provincial and municipal level; regional people’s procuracies; and military procuracies at all levels.

Vietnam eases citizenship rules for foreign experts, returning nationals

Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved an amendment to the Nationality Law, easing citizenship procedures for foreign investors, scientists, and former Vietnamese nationals seeking to regain their nationality.

Law on Teachers a major step in child care, education: UNICEF

The new Law on Teachers is a major step forward that will have a lasting impact on the care and education of children in Vietnam, said Silvia Danailov, UNICEF Representative in Vietnam.

NA passes Teachers' Law: no ban on private tutoring, extra classes

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son says that a single government circular regulating management of private tutoring and extra classes cannot fully address all of the problems because of the significant social impact

New Teacher Law promises transformation for VN education sector

The newly ratified Teacher Law marks a significant milestone in Vietnam’s education sector. For educators, it is not just good news - it’s the realization of a long-held dream.

New law requires full transparency for online product listings in Vietnam

E-commerce platforms in Vietnam must now verify sellers, require full product information, monitor listings using technology, remove violating products, and bear joint responsibility if violations persist.