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Proposed leadership shift for minority program sparks debate in NA

Lawmakers push for the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs to lead a major national program supporting ethnic minorities and mountainous regions.

Only 3–4 teacher colleges to remain as Vietnam reforms higher education

Vietnam will soon reduce its network of teacher training colleges to just 3–4 institutions, with most set to be integrated into pedagogical universities, according to Education and Training Minister Nguyen Kim Son.

National Assembly moves to tighten control on press content used by social media

On the morning of December 4, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly continued its 52nd session to review and comment on revisions to the amended Press Law.

Vietnam approves special patrol units in newly passed emergency law

This afternoon, with 419 out of 420 deputies present voting in favor, the National Assembly officially passed the Law on Emergency Situations.

Vietnam proposes specialized court with option to appoint foreign judges

The National Assembly is reviewing a draft law to establish a unique court in Ho Chi Minh City with international standards and judicial flexibility.

Government trims workforce, boosts infrastructure and digital oversight

Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh presented a detailed progress report to the National Assembly, revealing a 5–15% workforce cut and enhanced regulatory measures.

National Assembly launches historic museum and special stamp collection

Vietnam’s National Assembly opens its first museum and celebrates 80 years of legislative history with a special book and stamp release.

MP proposes one-year free health insurance for flood-affected regions

A National Assembly delegate calls for broader cancer drug access and free health insurance in disaster-hit areas.

Digital transformation must not be a fragmented race, says minister

Vietnam is drafting its first digital transformation law, aiming to build a unified framework for a smart nation.

VN maps rare earths across 21 provinces, limits raw exports for national benefit

Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang confirmed today that Vietnam holds one of the world’s largest rare earth reserves, with deposits distributed across 21 provinces and cities.

Party Chief: without food safety, no number of hospitals will be enough

Party Secretary General To Lam has emphasized that without addressing food safety, environmental pollution, and prevention, the healthcare system will remain overwhelmed - no matter how many hospitals are built or doctors trained.

Urgent call to ban laughing gas and new psychoactive substances

Deputy Pham Trong Nhan has made an urgent appeal for the NA to add laughing gas (N₂O used for recreational purposes) and emerging psychoactive substances to Article 6 of the amended Investment Law, which lists prohibited business sectors.

Finance minister: At least 50 conditional business lines to be removed

Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang has announced that the government plans to remove at least 50 conditional business lines.

Vietnam approves extradition law with emergency detention clause

This morning, the National Assembly voted to pass the Law on Extradition, with 426 out of 430 delegates in attendance expressing approval.

Vietnam considers $5 billion public health program through 2035

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has presented to the National Assembly a proposal for investment approval of a national target program on healthcare, population, and development for the 2026–2035 period.

Vietnam plans $23 billion education reform to modernize system

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education has proposed a sweeping reform program worth over $23 billion to modernize infrastructure, boost digital capacity, and promote English as a second language nationwide.

Vietnam’s health system shifts focus to prevention, family doctors

Vietnam's Ministry of Health is moving to restructure local health stations, aiming to enhance grassroots services and attract private sector investment for long-term sustainability.

Electronic surveillance bracelet to aid post-rehab management in Vietnam

Smart bracelets will help authorities manage up to 100,000 former drug users with dignity and safety.

Corruption-risk scoring system proposed, officials to face tighter oversight

National Assembly deputies have proposed building a corruption-risk analysis system to score the risk level of individuals.

Taxi and ride-hailing drivers brace for proposed child-seat mandate

The National Assembly on November 17 discussed a draft law amending and supplementing several articles of 10 laws related to security and order, including the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety.