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Vietnam recruits 706 top graduates and young scientists into state agencies

Over six years, the government has attracted hundreds of exceptional university graduates and young scientists to the public sector, aiming to build a high-quality workforce for sustainable national development.

NA Standing Committee convenes 47th session

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee convened its 47th session in Hanoi on July 10, focusing on key legislative and supervisory issues following the successful conclusion of the 15th NA’s 9th session.

NA Standing Committee to consider adjustments to 2025 legislative programme

The NA Standing Committee will also deliberate and decide on adjustments to the 2025 legislative programme.

NA Chair endorses resolution piloting procuracy’s initiation of civil lawsuits

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man has officially endorsed Resolution No. 205/2025/QH15 on piloting the People’s Procuracy's initiation of civil lawsuits to protect the civil rights of vulnerable groups or public interests.

National Assembly's Resolution on International Financial Centre issued

Vietnam will have special and superior mechanisms and policies to encourage the attraction of capital, technologies, modern management methods, high-quality human resources, and infrastructure development to its first International Financial Centre.

Top legislator urges continued institutional reforms after restructuring

Over the past six months, NA agencies have advised and supported the legislature in completing the largest volume of law-making work since the beginning of the term, reviewing and passing 38 laws and 52 resolutions.

Vietnam’s National Assembly wraps up reform-driven session

Session passes 34 laws, including digital evidence reforms and two-tier local governance.

Twelve resolutions adopted at National Assembly’s 9th session

On June 26, 2025, during the 9th session of the 15th National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 12 important resolutions were passed. Among these, the Assembly officially elected the Chairman of the National Election Council.

Four provincial leaders reassigned to key roles in National Assembly

The Party Committee of the National Assembly held a midday conference today to announce new leadership appointments.

NA adopts resolution on Vietnam’s International Financial Centre

The National Assembly (NA) on June 27 adopted the resolution on the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Vietnam, with 438 out of 447 legislators voting in favour, representing 91.63% of all NA deputies.

Legislative body passes six important resolutions

Six resolutions related to infrastructure, Hai Phong city, 2023 state budget settlement, and the laws on organisation of People's Court and People's Procuracy were passed at the 15th National Assembly's 9th session on June 27.

Vietnam expands investigative powers to commune police chiefs

New law grants commune-level police the authority to handle local criminal cases.

Vietnam approves special policies for nuclear power plant construction

The National Assembly has passed new regulations to support atomic energy development and nuclear safety.

Vietnam legalizes sandbox mechanism to pilot emerging technologies

The Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation officially introduces a new legal tool called the “sandbox mechanism” to allow controlled testing of new models, technologies, or policies within defined timeframes and scopes.

Vietnam approves three major expressways to connect merged provinces

New infrastructure includes Ring Road 4, Bien Hoa - Vung Tau, and Quy Nhon - Pleiku.

National Assembly adopts Law on Participation in UN Peacekeeping Operations

The Law on Participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam’s engagement in the UN peacekeeping missions.

Party General Secretary attends NA Standing Committee’s commendation ceremony

The event was attended by Party General Secretary To Lam and NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man.

Vietnam confirms National Election Council vice chairs and members

On the morning of June 26, the National Assembly approved a resolution confirming the list of Vice Chairs and Members of the National Election Council.

New data law allows penalties up to 10x profit from violations

Vietnam’s new law lets authorities fine offenders up to tenfold the earnings from trading personal data.

Vietnam establishes National Election Council led by NA Chairman

Chairman Tran Thanh Man will oversee election operations for the 2026-2031 term under a newly formed 19-member council.