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Legislative Research Institute and National Assembly Television disbanded

On January 7, the National Assembly Standing Committee announced resolutions to cease operations of the Legislative Research Institute and National Assembly Television, transferring their functions to new entities.

VN's unemployment insurance fund ready to support 100,000 affected employees

Vietnam Social Security confirmed that the unemployment insurance fund is sufficient to address benefits for public employees amid nationwide organizational reforms.

Draft law aims to establish legal framework for VN digital technology industry

Vietnam is creating a strong legal framework for digital transformation with the draft Law on Digital Technology Industry, focusing on innovation and addressing bottlenecks.

Experts call for stronger policies to curb air pollution in Hanoi

Hanoi should consider adopting strong measures, inspired by cities like Beijing and New York, to combat its worsening air pollution, officials suggest.

Extraordinary National Assembly session to address urgent organizational reforms

The National Assembly will convene an extraordinary session in February to address seven urgent issues, including the creation of new ministries and government restructuring.

NA calls for inspection of faulty traffic signals to ensure fairness

Deputy Chair of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong has called on the Ministry of Public Security to inspect traffic signal systems nationwide, ensuring technical reliability to prevent wrongful fines for drivers.

National Assembly plans unlimited session time for key reforms in February

The National Assembly of Vietnam will convene its 9th extraordinary session in February without time constraints, prioritizing legal reforms to streamline government structures as directed by General Secretary To Lam and the Politburo.

Press Law needs amendment on journalism economy, media model

The Press Law, once amended, is expected to include many policies to develop the journalism economy, adjust press activities online, and promote media complex models.

NA Standing Committee’s 40th session wraps up

The NA Chairman asked the Government and the Supreme People’s Court to urgently direct the completion of the dossiers on the draft laws and resolutions to be presented to the legislature at its ninth session.

Robust policies needed to promote early retirement for civil servants

National Assembly Vice Chair Nguyen Thi Thanh has called for robust and even exceptional policies to encourage civil servants with 2–4 years left until retirement to step aside, allowing space for young, well-trained cadres to strengthen the system.

Prime Minister Ishiba highlights Vietnam’s potential for regional leadership

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has expressed confidence in Vietnam’s ability to become a leading nation in Asia, highlighting the strong ties between the two countries during a meeting with National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Vietnam and Japan ink parliamentary cooperation agreement

The National Assembly of Vietnam and the House of Councillors of Japan have signed a document to enhance cooperation between the two countries’ parliaments.

NA Chairman pledges to keep reforming legislative work

The NA will strictly grasp the urgent need of restructuring and streamlining the political system to meet the country's requirements and tasks in the new phase.

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.