As Vietnam develops international financial centers, officials debate legal language use and court structure.

“Counterfeit goods in the healthcare industry are not merely commercial fraud but a crime,” said Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan, adding that drug inspections must not be conducted half-heartedly.

The National Assembly is debating whether to replace capital punishment with life imprisonment for espionage, embezzlement, and drug trafficking.

Lawmakers are examining a draft resolution on piloting several mechanisms and policies to accelerate the construction of the affordable houses while creating more favourable investment conditions for private enterprises entering the segment.

Hoan detailed Vietnam’s legislative efforts to strengthen legal frameworks for sustainable development and meet international commitments.

Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang emphasized that personal data is a special type of resource and must not be treated as an ordinary commodity.

The National Assembly will conduct a 1.5-day question-and-answer session from June 19 to the morning of June 20, addressing Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang and Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son.

Minister Dao Hong Lan calls for stricter enforcement and nationwide anti-counterfeit culture.

One of the most notable changes is the stipulation that the debt-to-equity ratio for companies issuing private bonds must not exceed five times their equity

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed that social housing has become an increasingly urgent issue, especially in urban areas and industrial zones.

March 15, 2026 is set for the next election of deputies to the 16th legislature and the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure.

Calls to increase fines to 200 million VND meet opposition from traffic experts and lawmakers.

Celebrity endorsements face tighter rules as Vietnam revises laws to prevent misconduct.

The proposal includes ending capital punishment for embezzlement and bribery, replacing it with life imprisonment without parole.

National Assembly urges accountability in Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway cost adjustment.

Vietnam’s top judge says expanding the Supreme Court bench is essential to cope with mounting retrial and cassation work.

The draft amended State Budget Law introduces new methods for allocating budget revenue sources, including corporate income tax, personal income tax, luxury tax, and environmental protection tax.

National Assembly deputies have proposed exempting public healthcare and education units from corporate income tax (CIT) when calculating tuition and medical fees.

The National Assembly has approved a 44 trillion VND budget to support hundreds of thousands of civil servants affected by organizational streamlining.

The National Assembly has passed a resolution to adjust and supplement the 2025 state budget, including a commitment to allocate 3% of total spending to science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.