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NA resolutions on tuition and agricultural land tax exemption passed

The resolution on tuition exemption and support in the national education system was approved with 440 out of 441 deputies present voting in favour.

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.

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’s National Assembly keeps current administrative fine limits

The revised Law on Administrative Violations passed with unanimous support, confirming no increase in the maximum monetary penalty.

Vietnam narrows capital punishment, replacing it with life sentences

The National Assembly removes death penalty from key criminal offenses to align with global legal standards.

National Assembly adopts law relating to organisation of people’s procuracies

The newly adopted law stipulates that the people’s procuracy system comprises the Supreme People’s Procuracy; people’s procuracies at the provincial and municipal level; regional people’s procuracies; and military procuracies at all levels.

Vietnam eases citizenship rules for foreign experts, returning nationals

Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved an amendment to the Nationality Law, easing citizenship procedures for foreign investors, scientists, and former Vietnamese nationals seeking to regain their nationality.

Law on Teachers a major step in child care, education: UNICEF

The new Law on Teachers is a major step forward that will have a lasting impact on the care and education of children in Vietnam, said Silvia Danailov, UNICEF Representative in Vietnam.

NA passes Teachers' Law: no ban on private tutoring, extra classes

Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son says that a single government circular regulating management of private tutoring and extra classes cannot fully address all of the problems because of the significant social impact

New Teacher Law promises transformation for VN education sector

The newly ratified Teacher Law marks a significant milestone in Vietnam’s education sector. For educators, it is not just good news - it’s the realization of a long-held dream.

New law requires full transparency for online product listings in Vietnam

E-commerce platforms in Vietnam must now verify sellers, require full product information, monitor listings using technology, remove violating products, and bear joint responsibility if violations persist.

Vietnam passes law requiring barcoded traceability for high-risk goods

From January 2026, all products must provide accessible digital traceability data, aiming to strengthen consumer trust and prevent fraud.

Lawmakers pass revised law on product quality

The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.

Vietnam to unify railway project mechanisms under revised law

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.

New law bars celebrities from promoting products they don’t understand

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

Vietnam expands unemployment insurance coverage under new law

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

Vietnam passes landmark Teachers Law with top-tier pay and protections

The Teachers Law brings sweeping changes to benefits, ethics, and recruitment policies.

NA adopts resolution on reorganisation of provincial-level administrative units

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.

Draft law proposes special mechanisms for research and innovation

The draft Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation has drawn feedback on key issues including risk acceptance, special mechanisms for research, acquisition of technological know-how, and decoding advanced technologies.

Law change gives couples power over birth planning

The National Assembly greenlights an amendment letting couples determine how many children to have and when.