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PM orders resolving bottlenecks hindering effective use of development resources
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said the laws are closely interrelated, have reciprocal impacts and remove bottlenecks, helping improve the legal framework, unlock resources, create new space and room for development, and contribute to achieving double-digit growth and sustainable development targets.
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President’s orders promulgating 15 newly-adopted laws announced
The Office of the President held a press conference in Hanoi on September 10 to announce the President’s orders promulgating 15 laws adopted by the National Assembly (NA) at its first extraordinary session.
Law lecturers may qualify as lawyers under proposed revisions
The draft adds requirements for lawyers to have firm political resolve, good ethics and integrity, and undergo annual training in political awareness and professional expertise. It also proposes a national examination for lawyer practising certificates, replacing the current assessment of apprenticeship results.
NA passes law amending 10 laws concerning agriculture, environment
Amendments to bills aim to close loopholes in criminal laws
Amendments needed for transparent, coordinated land, housing and real estate policies: PM
National Assembly Standing Committee to look into 25 draft laws, resolutions
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 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.
NA deputies review legal reforms on military, defence
Aug 04, 2026 22:03
Lawmakers later held group discussions on the draft Law on the Prevention of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, the draft law revising nine military and defence laws, and the revised Law on Law Dissemination and Education.
16th NA’s first extraordinary session stresses efficient resource use, national sovereignty
Aug 03, 2026 21:47
Presenting the Government’s proposal, Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang said the proposed resolution on special mechanisms for handling legal violations related to the State and private sectors and the application of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation aims to institutionalise Party policies and provide a legal basis to protect dynamic and innovative officials who dare to think and act for the common good, without corruption, wastefulness or wrongdoing.
Bills seek to institutionalise Party policy on State compensation liability
Aug 03, 2026 21:46
Legislators on August 3 discussed the draft revised Law on Dissemination and Education of Law and the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on State Compensation Liability as part of the first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly.
National Assembly Standing Committee reviews bill to cut red tape in agriculture, environment
Jul 17, 2026 11:25
The drafting agency proposed eliminating 38 administrative procedures and 40 business conditions, and simplifying another 13 procedures. The reforms are expected to slash total processing time by 904 days and trim an estimated 189.9 billion VND (7.3 million USD) in compliance costs.
NA Standing Committee seeks stronger legal safeguards for officials acting in public interest
Jul 10, 2026 15:47
Presenting the Government’s proposal, Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang said the draft resolution is intended to institutionalise the Party’s policies and provide legal safeguards for officials who carry out innovation, think big, act bold, and pursue the common good without engaging in corruption, wastefulness or misconduct.
Press conference announces Presidential Order on two ordinances
Jun 24, 2026 10:26
The Presidential Office held a press conference on June 23 to announce the Presidential Order promulgating two ordinances adopted by the 16th National Assembly Standing Committee at its third session.
Top leader calls for stronger Vietnam–Laos judicial cooperation
Jun 16, 2026 22:52
The top leader stressed that ministries, sectors and localities of the two countries, including the two justice ministries, had made important contributions to the bilateral ties. Vietnam consistently regards strengthening relations with Laos as a strategic priority and stays ready to share development experience with its neighbouring nation.
Conference mulls over legislative roadmap for 16th NA’s term
Jun 16, 2026 15:24
In his keynote speech, NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh presented the conclusion as a strategic vision for legal reform in the new development period. It spells out concrete goals, nine major orientations, six bundles of tasks and solutions, and assigns specific duties to the relevant bodies.
Party, State leader calls for consolidation of central steering committees on legal, judicial reform
May 13, 2026 21:45
Consolidating the central steering committees for institutional and legal reform and for judicial reform is necessary in order to streamline organisational structures without reducing responsibilities, while ensuring clear accountability, measurable outputs and concrete results. Following the restructuring, the body will be renamed the central steering committee for institutional improvement and law enforcement, with the Party General Secretary and State President serving as its head.
OP-ED: Controlling power, preventing corruption at roots
May 11, 2026 22:02
As the country enters a new development phase, the anti-corruption focus is shifting from strict punishment alone to prevention at the roots, while also protecting officials who dare to think innovatively and act decisively for the common good.
Institutional, legal reform key strategic breakthrough for development: NA Chairman
Mar 16, 2026 22:43
Chairing the fourth meeting of the NA Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term in Hanoi on March 16, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who is also Secretary of the NA Party Committee, said the legislature must play a pivotal role in building and perfecting development institutions as Vietnam enters a new stage of strong, comprehensive and sustainable development.
First-ever lawmaking forum to open in Hanoi on November 22
Nov 21, 2025 22:47
The first-ever lawmaking forum is designed to comprehensively review legislative activities since the start of the 15th NA term, stressing innovations in lawmaking approaches, assessing major achievements, drawing lessons learned, and identifying effective practices for replication. Participants will also address persistent shortcomings and propose solutions to improve the legislature’s operational effectiveness going forward.
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