The National Assembly’s 2025 resolution sets ambitious goals of 6.5-7.0% GDP growth and a per capita income of $4,900, pushing for administrative reform, anti-corruption, and improved infrastructure.

Minister Nguyen Manh Hung addressed the National Assembly, highlighting the need for Vietnamese media to combine technology with core journalistic values, especially in a market increasingly dominated by social media and digital platforms.

Vietnam’s path to sustainable digital transformation requires mastery over its own technology and platforms, said Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung, underscoring the potential of Vietnamese talent to lead this shift.

Addressing the National Assembly, the Minister of Information and Communications highlighted the global challenge of misinformation and urged social media platforms to proactively monitor and remove harmful content to help curb its negative impact.

Vietnam’s Information and Communications sector has achieved a staggering annual revenue of $150 billion, equal to one-third of the national GDP, as shared by Minister Nguyen Manh Hung during a National Assembly session on November 12.

Responding to concerns about e-cigarettes, Minister of Industry Nguyen Hong Dien stated on November 11 that the ministry does not support extending any pilot regulation program and instead advocates a full ban on these products, citing health risks.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has projected that Vietnam’s economic scale will reach trillions of USD in the coming years, far beyond the current 500 billion USD GDP.

During a National Assembly session, concerns were raised about healthcare staff leaving for private sector positions, with representatives urging the Ministry of Health to implement stricter retention and licensing measures.

The State Bank of Vietnam is working on solutions to address gold market volatility and reduce gold hoarding, Governor Nguyen Thi Hong told the National Assembly in response to growing concerns over price fluctuations and smuggling.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has urged the National Assembly to pass a resolution banning e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, warning of the serious health risks they pose to Vietnam’s youth.

In a proposal to amend the Employment Law, the Government suggested expanding unemployment insurance coverage to workers with contracts as short as one month, alongside flexible contribution rates for employers and employees.

Speaking at a National Assembly session, Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Hong addressed concerns over Vietnam’s gold market, warning investors of the high-risk nature of gold trading.

On the morning of November 9, addressing the Hanoi delegation of National Assembly deputies, General Secretary To Lam dedicated time to discuss pressing issues surrounding the draft Law on Educators.

The National Assembly discussions brought into focus Vietnam's procedural inefficiencies, contrasting them with Dubai's rapid growth as mentioned by Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.

At a National Assembly session, delegates proposed relaunching the Ninh Thuan nuclear plant to address growing energy demands and reduce reliance on coal.

The National Assembly Standing Committee has agreed to put the North-South high-speed railway project on the agenda for the ongoing 15th National Assembly's 8th session.

Speaking at the National Assembly, Deputy Hoang Van Cuong criticized the lack of sufficient state funding for healthcare and education, stressing that true autonomy must not come at the expense of patients and students.

Vietnam's National Assembly has called for environmental safeguards amid fears that expired solar panels could pose pollution risks.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes significant changes to the Electricity Law to attract $70-80 billion in investment and enhance energy security.

Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung reported that the current youth unemployment rate stands at 7.92%, which he described as an "acceptable figure."