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Government proposes special mechanism for nuclear power investment

The amended Electricity Law includes provisions allowing the Prime Minister to implement a special mechanism for nuclear power investment, depending on socio-economic conditions.

Solemn opening of the eighth session of 15th National Assembly

The eighth session will be held in two phases, from now until November 13 and the second phase from November 20 to the morning of November 30, during which the NA will work four Saturdays.

National Assembly deputies elect President of Vietnam on October 21

The National Assembly will elect the new President of Vietnam when it convenes its month-long session in Hanoi on October 21.

NA Chairman begins official visit to Laos, attendance at AIPA-45

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his delegation on October 17 arrived in Vientiane, starting an official visit to Laos and attendance at the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-45) from October 17 to 19.

Education system scrutinized amid “fake education, real degrees” controversy

Vietnam's education system is under scrutiny after a case involving a high-profile PhD graduate with a questionable background went public. The lack of action from authorities has fueled public dissatisfaction.

Vietnam to boost digital tech sector with new law

Vietnam’s draft Digital Technology Industry Law seeks to establish a legal framework to drive innovation in key areas such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

Top legislator attends second mock session of Children’s National Assembly

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on September 29 attended the second mock session of the "Children’s NA" initiative, which brought together 306 young delegates from 63 provinces and cities across the country.

13 provinces to reorganize administrative units, reducing 87 communes

The National Assembly Standing Committee has unanimously passed resolutions to merge administrative units across 13 provinces, streamlining district and commune levels to enhance governance efficiency.

Government proposes upgrading Hue to centrally-governed city status

On the morning of September 28, the National Assembly's Standing Committee discussed a pivotal government proposal to establish Hue City as directly controlled by the central government.

False advertising common, new law aims to stop violators: NA deputies

The National Assembly Standing Committee on September 24 discussed the draft law on amending and supplementing some articles of the Law on Advertisement, scheduled to be submitted to the National Assembly for the first time at the eighth session.

Terminally ill patients can go directly to first-level hospitals: draft law

The draft law on amending and supplementing some articles of the Law on Health Insurance removes a required procedure on transferring patients with terminal diseases to higher-level hospitals in an effort to ease procedures for patients.

Tran Dinh Van permitted to cease working as NA deputy

General Secretary of the National Assembly Bui Van Cuong on September 26 announced the termination of duties of Tran Dinh Van as a deputy of the 15th NA.

National Assembly to consider $834.5mil additional investment in Vietcombank

The Government has requested the National Assembly to sanction a substantial investment of VND 20,695 billion (over $834 million) in state capital for Vietcombank.

Call for reduced taxes on media industry to support journalism

On September 23, the National Assembly Standing Committee discussed the draft Law on Corporate Income Tax (Amendment), including proposals aimed at easing the tax burden on specific industries, including the media sector.

Which agency is responsible for dangerous imported substances like N2O?

Dinitrogen oxide (N2O) derivatives contained in funky balloons have sedative and pain-relieving effects in medicine, but abuse of this chemical poses a danger to people.

Top Vietnamese legislator meets President Putin in Moscow

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man had a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on September 10 as part of his official visit to Russia.

NA Vice Chairman calls for tech-driven auditing at INTOSAI working group meeting

National Assembly Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai underscored Vietnam's commitment to harnessing technology for better auditing practices while addressing the 8th meeting of the INTOSAI Working Group on Big Data (INTOSAI WGBD) on September 10.

NA Chairman proposes labor cooperation & easier travel for citizens with Russia

During a visit to Russia on September 9th, Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man proposed strengthening labor cooperation and facilitating citizen exchanges between Vietnam and Russia.

NA Chairman meets Vietnamese in Russia

Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man met the staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and representatives of the Vietnamese community in Russia on September 8 as part of his ongoing official visit to the country.

Voters petition to have more days off as national holidays

Voters from several provinces would like more days off to mark National Day and the Dien Bien Phu Victory.