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Amendments to bills aim to close loopholes in criminal laws
The amendments to the Penal Code focus on four major areas - revising and supplementing provisions on offences and penalties; revising provisions on grounds for exclusion, postponement and exemption from criminal liability and the statute of limitations for criminal prosecution; and ensuring consistency, feasibility and sound legislative drafting.
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Amendments needed for transparent, coordinated land, housing and real estate policies: PM
Regarding the Housing Law, the PM said the Constitution provides that the State creates conditions for citizens to exercise their right to have a place to live. Therefore, policy thinking should shift from “having to own a home” to “having a place to live.”
National Assembly Standing Committee to look into 25 draft laws, resolutions
The committee will take up 25 draft laws and resolutions, including the revised Penal Code, the revised Law on Organisation of Criminal Investigation Agencies, and the review of the draft law amending Article 6 and Appendix IV on conditional business sectors and lines under the Law on Investment, among others.
Lawmakers seek legal reforms to promote telecom infrastructure data sharing
Lawmakers discuss shifting petroleum policy from investment incentives to global competitiveness
Lawmakers move to tackle traditional, non-traditional security threats
NA deputies review legal reforms on military, defence
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.
Lawmakers debate key legal reforms on November 12
Nov 12, 2025 16:44
The 15th National Assembly are discussing several draft laws, including the revised Law on Enforcement of Criminal Judgments; the Law on Temporary Detention, Custody, and Restriction of Movement; the Law on amendments and supplements to a number of articles of the Law on Prices, and the revised Civil Aviation Law.
Party chief sets guidelines for feedback on 14th Party Congress’s draft documents
Nov 04, 2025 18:51
The shared objective of the Party, the National Assembly, the Government, and the people is clear and simple: a sustainably developing nation, a just and humane society, citizens empowered to succeed through their own efforts, and strict accountability for those who violate the law, with no exceptions.
Legal, institutional reform key to government’s outstanding achievements
Oct 09, 2025 22:23
In 2025 alone, the Government has presented 31 laws and 16 resolutions to the NA during the ninth extraordinary and regular sessions, and plans to propose about 55 draft laws and resolutions for consideration at the 10th session. In total, about 102 legal documents are expected to be submitted to the legislature this year.
PM urges legal reforms to remove obstacles, foster development
Sep 09, 2025 09:30
Law-making should strengthen the Party’s leadership, broaden consultations with stakeholders, facilitate growth, serve the people, streamline administrative procedures, promote decentralisation, and stay closely aligned with realities, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
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