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.

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc cited Cho Ray Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City) as an example, where the institution has tried and failed for five years to complete bidding procedures for installing internal Wi-Fi for medical staff use.

According to the resolution, each enterprise, household business, or individual business must not be inspected more than once a year, except in cases where clear signs of violations are found.

Vietnam’s 2023 budget deficit dropped by 36%, with debt levels kept under control.

A proposed raise in administrative penalties sparks concern over fairness and enforcement.

Deputies suggest granting bail to entrepreneurs to prevent business collapse and encourage economic recovery.

Deputies will select two of three pressing issues - education, finance, and science - to focus ministerial questioning.

Vietnam is moving toward mastering nuclear energy technology to support socio-economic development and gradually build a nuclear industry.

Marking its 30th edition, SEMICON SEA 2025 is the region’s largest semiconductor exhibition, expected to draw over 500 companies, 1,300 booths, and 20,000 visitors from 65 countries and territories.

A draft law presented to the National Assembly proposes expanding peacekeeping roles to include civil servants and public employees.

The National Assembly on May 10 discussed the draft law that amends and supplements provisions of the Advertising Law, with a focus on influencers and celebrities’ advertising on social media.

Lawmakers consider special mechanisms, policies for Hai Phong city

The Vietnamese government will shift its role from overseeing state-invested enterprises as a whole to managing only its capital contributions, recognizing that these funds become the legal assets of the enterprises once invested.

To affirm the Party and State’s commitment to supporting the press, the NA Standing Committee has adopted the government’s proposal to apply a uniform preferential corporate tax rate of 10% to all types of press.

The Vietnamese government has proposed extending the 2% value-added tax (VAT) cut on selected goods and services until the end of 2026, aiming to ease cost pressures on businesses and boost economic momentum.

Vice Chairwoman of the NA's Committee for Legal and Judicial Affairs Nguyen Phuong Thuy said the proposed shortening of the NA’s term is to meet practical requirements.

The Digital Technology Industry Law sets the foundation for a booming tech sector and digital transformation.

Minister Nguyen Hong Dien warns that global climate rules threaten Vietnam’s GDP and labor force unless energy efficiency is improved.

The budget plan includes $1.7 billion for streamlining the public sector and $393 million for tuition-free schooling.