The May–June 2025 session will address national planning, legal modernization, and potential structural changes in state organization.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man arrives in Tashkent for high-level meetings and multilateral parliamentary dialogue at IPU-150.

Chairman Tran Thanh Man heads to Uzbekistan and Armenia for official visits and participation in IPU-150, advancing parliamentary diplomacy and trade ties.

Chairman Tran Thanh Man says urgent laws and constitutional amendments will take precedence to support streamlined governance.

National Assembly delegates debate the effectiveness of gradual vs. one-time increases in special consumption taxes.

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung has affirmed that the digital technology industry is crucial for Vietnam’s economic development, calling it a strategic foundation for the country’s future growth.

Vietnam currently has 696 district-level administrative units, but these will soon be eliminated. Additionally, the number of commune-level units - currently around 10,035 - will be reduced by 60-70%.

The National Assembly plans to gather public opinions on constitutional changes from May to June, aimed at streamlining the state apparatus.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directs ministries to finalize legislative projects to enhance institutional reform and governance.

A draft law proposes expanding Vietnam’s UN peacekeeping force to include government officials and experts, alongside military and police personnel.

The National Assembly is set to review a government proposal to consolidate thousands of communes across the country. The restructuring aims to simplify administrative processes and improve public service delivery.

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.