The Vietnamese government has approved a 30% land rent reduction for 2024, benefiting nearly 30,000 businesses and individuals. The measure, estimated to cost $158 million, aims to support economic recovery amid ongoing challenges.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed the draft Railway Law (amended) at its ongoing 43rd session on March 10, during which its members agreed on the necessity of a comprehensive revision of the law.

The upcoming ninth session of the National Assembly may begin earlier than expected, right after the April 30 – May 1 holiday, with key discussions on amending the 2013 Constitution and related laws.

The National Assembly is set to review and amend key constitutional provisions concerning Vietnam’s political system, with reports due by March 15.

A delegation of the Swedish parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs is on a working visit to VN from March 2 to 5 to enhance dialogues on issues of mutual concern, promote parliamentary cooperation and share experiences in policy development.

National Assembly deputies have proposed merging smaller provinces to optimize resources, with a target of reducing the total to around 40.

A new resolution by the National Assembly outlines policies to address legal obstacles for dozens of real estate projects in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Khanh Hoa.

Several international media outlets have recently assessed that Vietnam’s plan to streamline its state apparatus has garnered strong public support.

The National Assembly on February 19 approved a resolution that strongly empowers Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in implementing investments in urban railway projects.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, NA Chairman Man stated that the session, which lasted six and a half days, adopted multiple laws and resolutions aimed at reorganising the state apparatus and accelerating socio-economic development.

On the morning of February 19, the National Assembly passed a resolution supplementing Vietnam’s 2025 economic and social development plan, setting an ambitious target of at least 8% GDP growth.

The National Assembly has approved the construction of a modern railway from Lao Cai to Hai Phong, enhancing domestic and international trade connectivity.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) adopted a resolution on several special mechanisms and policies for the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project at its ninth extraordinary session on February 19.

The National Assembly has elected Le Minh Hoan and Vu Hong Thanh as Vice Chairmen, strengthening leadership for the 2021-2026 term.

The Vietnamese government has restructured its cabinet, reducing the number of ministries to 17 and total government members to 25. This reform aims to improve efficiency and align with national development goals.

The National Assembly has approved the appointment of four ministers for newly established ministries, marking a significant shift in the government’s organizational structure.

Nguyen Manh Hung, former Minister of Information and Communications, has been officially appointed as Minister of the newly established Ministry of Science and Technology following approval from the National Assembly.

Nguyen Thien Nhan, a National Assembly Deputy from HCM City, believes women with two children need a salary of at least VND10.5 million.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc announced a significant increase in public investment for 2025, with nearly 900 trillion VND allocated to infrastructure and development projects.

In a unanimous vote, the National Assembly approved renaming extraordinary sessions to irregular sessions, clarifying the legislative framework for urgent decision-making.