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Lawmakers pass revised law on product quality

The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.

Vietnam to unify railway project mechanisms under revised law

Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh emphasized that the revision of the Railway Law aims to consolidate all special mechanisms for railway development projects into a single, unified legal foundation.

New law bars celebrities from promoting products they don’t understand

On the morning of June 16, the National Assembly passed an amended law on advertising, increasing accountability for advertisers, especially celebrities and influencers.

Vietnam expands unemployment insurance coverage under new law

The amended Employment Law broadens coverage to part-time and short-term contract workers, taking effect in 2026.

Vietnam passes landmark Teachers Law with top-tier pay and protections

The Teachers Law brings sweeping changes to benefits, ethics, and recruitment policies.

NA adopts resolution on reorganisation of provincial-level administrative units

The National Assembly (NA) is deliberating and voting to pass a resolution on provincial-level administrative unit reorganisation in 2025 at the 9th session on June 12.

Draft law proposes special mechanisms for research and innovation

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.

Law change gives couples power over birth planning

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

Vietnam proposes abolishing death penalty for eight serious crimes

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

Lawmakers discuss facilitation of acquiring, regaining Vietnamese nationality

The draft Law on amendments and supplements to certain articles of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality consists of three articles, focusing on two major policies, including the relaxation of conditions related to acquiring Vietnamese nationality.

Vietnam may allow civilians to join UN peacekeeping forces

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

New SOE law: State only owns capital shares, not enterprise assets

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.

Vietnam’s new tech law aims to boost digital enterprise growth

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

New science bill supports innovation through risk-tolerant research policy

A proposed law gives researchers more autonomy and legal protection to explore high-risk, high-reward projects.

Vietnam considers exemption from death penalty in extradition cases

A new law may grant clemency based on international treaties and presidential decision when requested by foreign governments.

Two key cybersecurity laws to be merged under Ministry of Public Security

The Ministry of Public Security proposes merging two existing laws to streamline state management in digital security.

Vietnam banks to gain stronger powers in resolving bad debts under new law

Vietnam’s bad debt crisis may see relief as the government moves to codify Resolution 42 into law, granting banks greater authority in seizing and selling collateral. The new legal framework could unlock billions in liquidity for the banking sector.

Vietnam moves to tighten personal data protection, restricting ID photo requests

Vietnam’s draft Personal Data Protection Law aims to prohibit social media platforms from requiring ID card photos for account verification, enhancing user privacy and data security.

Vietnam plans pilot cryptocurrency exchange

The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance is preparing a proposal to pilot a digital currency exchange, Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Duc Chi announced at the government’s regular press conference on March 5.

Law on Deposit Insurance to be amended

According to the SBV, after 12 years of implementing the Law on Deposit Insurance, there have been a number of difficulties and problems that need to be resolved to further enhance the role of the Deposit Insurance of Vietnam (DIV).