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Hue becomes Vietnam’s sixth centrally governed city

The National Assembly has officially elevated Hue to a centrally governed city, recognizing its cultural significance and potential for sustainable urban growth.

Vietnam to pilot four commercial housing development models nationwide

With an 86.64% approval rate, the National Assembly has greenlit a pilot program to streamline and innovate commercial housing development across the nation.

National Assembly passes law establishing data exchange platform

Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed a groundbreaking Data Law, establishing a national data exchange platform to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation.

Vietnam approves $67 billion high-speed railway from Hanoi to HCM City

The National Assembly has approved the $67 billion North-South High-Speed Railway, an ambitious infrastructure project set to reshape Vietnam’s transportation landscape by 2035.

Vietnam to enforce nationwide e-cigarette ban starting 2025

The National Assembly has approved a sweeping ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, effective from 2025, as part of its broader public health and safety initiatives.

Ninh Thuan nuclear power project revived as NA approves key resolutions

The National Assembly has greenlit the continuation of the Ninh Thuan Nuclear Power Project and approved a budget to raise civil servants' base salaries in 2024, signaling a major step toward policy reform and economic development.

Revised Electricity Law passed: cross-subsidies to be phased out gradually

Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved a revised Electricity Law focusing on fair pricing, renewable energy oversight, and a phased roadmap to eliminate cross-subsidies.

National Assembly organizational overhaul expected in early 2025

The Vietnamese National Assembly is set to finalize its streamlining and restructuring plan by early 2025, aiming to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across its organizational apparatus.

National Assembly appoints two judges to Supreme People’s Court

The National Assembly has confirmed Nguyen Quoc Doan and Le Tien as new judges of the Supreme People’s Court, completing its full 17-member Judicial Council.

Amended Securities Law prohibits key manipulative behaviors

The revised Securities Law, effective January 1, 2025, outlines six prohibited behaviors to combat stock market manipulation and ensure fair trading.

Finance ministry proposes changes in new personal income tax law

The replacement law is set to be approved by the National Assembly at its 11th session in May 2026.

NA appoints new finance, transport ministers and NA General Secretary

The appointments received high approval rate from the National Assembly.

Vietnam raises retirement age for military officers, caps generals at 415

Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed amendments to the military law, increasing officer retirement ages while capping the number of generals at 415.

Prime Minister proposes new leadership for Finance, Transport Ministries

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed the dismissal of the Finance and Transport Ministers, initiating discussions in the National Assembly.

National Assembly approves $4.8bil cultural development program for 2025–2030

A new cultural initiative in Vietnam will allocate $4.8 billion for domestic and international projects, including overseas cultural centers to strengthen diplomacy.

National Assembly approves ambitious anti-drug program

The National Assembly has approved a VND 22.45 trillion program aimed at eradicating drug crimes and achieving drug-free communities across Vietnam by 2030.

National Assembly reviews proposal for Ninh Thuan nuclear investment

A government proposal to reinvest in the Ninh Thuan nuclear power projects has been submitted to the National Assembly, highlighting the importance of nuclear energy in Vietnam's energy transition.

From 2026, small businesses will be exempt from VAT

From January 1, 2026, individuals and household businesses earning under VNĐ200 million annually will be exempt from VAT.

New Trade Union Law adopted, foreign workers allowed to join trade unions

With a majority of votes in favour, the National Assembly approved the amended Trade Union Law at its ongoing eighth session in Hanoi on November 27.

Law on Value Added Tax secures legislature's approval

The Law on the Value Added Tax was adopted at the 8th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) in Hanoi on November 26 and is set to come into force in July next year.