Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh emphasized that the revision of the Railway Law aims to consolidate all special mechanisms for railway development projects into a single, unified legal foundation.

Starting from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, the value-added tax (VAT) rate will be reduced to 8% for specific goods and services as outlined in Clause 3, Article 9 of the Law on VAT.

The National Assembly's Science, Technology and Environment Committee has urged the drafting agency to seek higher-level approval for special mechanisms and policies outlined in the amended draft of the Railway Law.

The National Assembly passes a historic reform, simplifying local governance to province and commune levels.

On the morning of June 16, the National Assembly passed an amended law on advertising, increasing accountability for advertisers, especially celebrities and influencers.

The amended Employment Law broadens coverage to part-time and short-term contract workers, taking effect in 2026.

Lawmakers have approved a new tax regime targeting public health risks like sugary beverages, tobacco, and alcohol.

With a landmark vote, Vietnam reduces its provinces from 63 to 34, advancing an ambitious plan to streamline governance and foster sustainable development.

Officials push for flexible investment rules to advance major road network project.

The National Assembly debated a bold plan to establish financial hubs in HCMC and Da Nang with advanced regulatory frameworks.

The reform is expected to save more than 190 trillion VND (7.3 billion USD) in the 2026–2030 period.

Vietnam’s upcoming international financial center will follow a “one center, two destinations” model, operating jointly from Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

The National Assembly (NA) is deliberating and voting to pass a resolution on provincial-level administrative unit reorganisation in 2025 at the 9th session on June 12.

Presenting the revised Press Law project, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) has proposed adding regulations on major multimedia media groups and local press groups.

The National Assembly will review a massive investment plan for HCMC’s Ring Road 4 project, covering five southern provinces.

The National Assembly is expected to vote tomorrow (June 12) on a landmark proposal to merge administrative units at the provincial level, cutting Vietnam’s number of provinces and cities from 63 to just 34.

The compilation team of the draft Teachers Law says that teachers should be placed at the highest level of the salary scale.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man chaired the third meeting of the committee for drafting amendments and supplements to certain articles of the 2013 Constitution in Hanoi on June 9.

Education Minister Nguyen Kim Son says teachers must not charge students for lessons that should be covered during school hours.

The draft Personal Data Protection Law would prohibit the buying and selling of personal data, with fines up to 10 times the profit gained from such violations.