The draft Personal Data Protection Law would prohibit the buying and selling of personal data, with fines up to 10 times the profit gained from such violations.

The draft Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation has drawn feedback on key issues including risk acceptance, special mechanisms for research, acquisition of technological know-how, and decoding advanced technologies.

The National Assembly Standing Committee voted unanimously to approve in principle a resolution reorganising commune-level administrative units during its ongoing 46th session in Hanoi on June 5.

The National Assembly greenlights an amendment letting couples determine how many children to have and when.

New amendments seek flexibility for dual nationality and name requirements to encourage contributions from skilled expatriates.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on May 28 afternoon met with Hungarian President Sulyok Tamas, who is on a three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Luong Cuong.

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

Owning social housing remains only a dream for low-income earners. With a monthly average income of around VND10 million, accessing a home is out of reach for most.

“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.