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Lawmakers debate real estate, budget, nuclear project changes
The draft revised real estate law is intended to turn Party and State guidelines into statute, codify tested resolutions that have been tested in practice, and shift power under the two-tier local administration model. It seeks to cut investment and business conditions, accelerate digital transformation, improve market transparency and predictability, strengthen market regulation, and clear practical bottlenecks to support a healthy property market.
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Lawmakers debate real estate bill to shield buyers, curb price rigging
Under Article 20 of the draft Law on Real Estate Business, buyers may pay up to 70% of the contract value before receiving the property and up to 95% before obtaining an ownerhsip certificate, with the remaining 5% held in escrow or secured through another mechanism. The draft also features regulations on bank guarantees for off-plan housing.
Lawmakers discuss measures to develop affordable rental housing
The amendments to the 2023 Housing Law aim to further institutionalise the Party and State's policies on improving the socialist-oriented market economy, creating a favourable, transparent and secure legal environment with lower compliance costs, improving the investment and business climate, and simplifying administrative procedures for construction investment.
Bill seeks to narrow application scope of death penalty for six offences
Lawmakers back merger of two laws to remove bottlenecks in public resource management
Stronger decentralisation for megacities must go with tighter power controls: Lawmakers
Lawmakers discuss establishing stable institutional framework for urban development
Criteria on APEC 2027 projects should be made public: lawmakers
Aug 07, 2026 22:42
Lawmakers called on the drafting body to clearly lay out the scope, eligible parties, and implementation guidelines, and to share the list or criteria for determining which projects and works qualify for the special policies.
Lawmakers seek legal reforms to promote telecom infrastructure data sharing
Aug 07, 2026 22:42
A deputy of Ha Tinh province said there is currently no clear legal basis for sharing technical infrastructure data. While the issue may be less apparent under normal circumstances, it could hamper local coordination and response during storms, floods and other disasters when detailed infrastructure data is not readily available.
Lawmakers mull over various bills in group debates
Aug 07, 2026 22:41
The legislative package includes a draft Law on Urban Development, a bill amending and supplementing several articles of 10 laws that govern administrative procedures and business conditions in agriculture and environment, and the draft Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Radio Frequencies, the Law on Telecommunications, the Law on E-Transactions, and the Law on Technology Transfer.
Lawmakers propose legal framework for coastal view corridors, marine spatial planning
Aug 06, 2026 22:22
Deputy Tran Viet Anh of Hanoi argued that the shift toward comprehensive marine spatial development requires corresponding updates to architectural planning, construction, and the management of coastal urban and rural communities.
Lawmakers propose stronger safeguards for Vietnamese workers abroad
Aug 05, 2026 21:38
Some workers use labour contracts to enter a foreign country before absconding, either shortly after arrival or when their contracts are about to expire, in search of higher wages. Meanwhile, Vietnamese companies that win contracts abroad often face difficulties in determining which authority is responsible for handling procedures for Vietnamese workers overseas.
Lawmakers back innovation incentives, protection for officials acting in public interest
Aug 04, 2026 22:06
During group discussions at the first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly (NA), lawmakers said the proposed resolution would institutionalise the Party’s policies on encouraging innovation and protecting officials who dare to think, act and take responsibility for the common good.
Lawmakers discuss shifting petroleum policy from investment incentives to global competitiveness
Aug 04, 2026 22:05
The revision of the Petroleum Law should go beyond addressing existing bottlenecks and instead deliver a breakthrough by shifting petroleum policy from offering investment incentives to an approach centred on global competitiveness.
Lawmakers move to tackle traditional, non-traditional security threats
Aug 04, 2026 22:04
To avoid squandering opportunities and falling behind, the legal and institutional systems must undergo a top-to-bottom review, with legislation brought closer to reality and, where needed, designed to “stay ahead” to create growth rather than scrambling to plug holes after a crisis hits, said top leader To Lam.
Lawmakers discuss customs reform linked to digital transformation, risk management
Aug 03, 2026 21:45
Continuing the agenda of its ongoing first extraordinary session, the 16th National Assembly (NA) on August 3 heard proposals and verification reports on two bills, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Customs, and the Law revising Article 6 and Appendix IV on the list of conditional business lines under the Law on Investment.
Lawmakers map out preparations for 16th NA’s second sitting
May 11, 2026 22:03
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man confirmed that the 16th NA’s second session will open on October 20 and be conducted in two phases.
Lawmakers proposes raising tax exemption threshold to 1 billion VND
Apr 23, 2026 21:28
The current taxable revenue threshold of 500 million VND (19,000 USD) per year is no longer aligned with reality. Based on projected per capita GDP levels of approximately 125.5 million VND in 2025 and 128–130 million VND in 2026, the existing threshold represents only about four times per capita income, significantly lower than the 8–15 times range commonly observed in comparable economies.
Lawmakers review taxable revenue threshold for household businesses
Apr 23, 2026 09:21
Law-makers on the morning of April 23 discussed in plenary a draft law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the laws on Personal Income Tax, Value-Added Tax, Corporate Income Tax, and Special Consumption Tax.
Lawmakers endorse plan to develop Dong Nai into regional economic connectivity hub
Apr 22, 2026 19:56
Delegates said the establishment of Dong Nai city will mark a fundamental shift in both the development and local governance models, positioning Dong Nai as a major urban centre that can share functions, strengthen linkages and promote complementary development with Ho Chi Minh City.
16th NA reviews amendments to four tax-related laws on April 21
Apr 21, 2026 19:49
Lawmakers are expected to discuss the supplementary assessment of the implementation of the 2025 socio-economic development plan and state budget, as well as performance in the early months of 2026. They will also review the five-year socio-economic development plan for 2026–2030, thrift practices and anti-wastefulness efforts in 2025, and progress in achieving national gender equality targets. The session is broadcast live on radio and television, enabling voters and the public to follow proceedings.
Lawmakers suggest groundbreaking mechanisms to revive Vietnamese culture
Apr 20, 2026 23:26
The draft resolution seeks to lure more investment into cultural industries, aiming for the sector to contribute 7% to GDP by 2030 and 9% by 2045. It also sets ambitious goals of ranking Vietnam among the top three countries in Southeast Asia and the global top 30 for national soft power.
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