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Vietnamese, Lao NAs instrumental in driving lasting ties: Lao paper
Building on the exceptionally close special solidarity between Laos and Vietnam, the two legislatures have continued to uphold their tradition of comprehensive and close collaboration across multiple fields.
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Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh poised to become growth powerhouses
Under the proposal, the future cities will retain the existing natural areas, population and numbers of commune-level administrative units of their respective provinces.
Stronger decentralisation for megacities must go with tighter power controls: Lawmakers
Most deputies welcomed the draft law’s reform-oriented approach and a number of breakthrough policies, including greater decentralisation in organisational arrangements, staffing management and policy implementation.
Lawmakers discuss establishing stable institutional framework for urban development
Vietnamese Party, State leaders pay tribute to Lao National Assembly President
Vietnamese security, defence leaders pay tribute to Lao National Assembly President
Bill seeks more flexible, proactive grassroots mediation
Vietnamese top legislator pays tribute to Lao NA President
Aug 09, 2026 22:15
Writing in the book of condolences, the Vietnamese leader expressed his profound sorrow over the passing of Comrade Xaysomphone Phomvihane, describing it as a great loss to the Lao Party, State, NA and people, as well as to Vietnam, which had lost a great friend and loyal comrade who made important contributions to strengthening and developing the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.
NA President Xaysomphone Phomvihane makes significant contributions to nurturing Vietnam–Laos friendship
Aug 09, 2026 10:30
Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane is a leader who has helped nurture the great friendship between Vietnam and Laos.
Vietnamese NA Chairman to pay last respects to Lao NA President
Aug 09, 2026 10:26
Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man will lead a high-ranking Vietnamese Party and State delegation to Laos on August 9 to pay respects to Lao National Assembly President Xaysomphone Phomvihane, who passed away on August 8.
Economic police asked to reinforce core role in combat against corruption, economic crimes
Aug 08, 2026 22:38
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man asked the Economic Police to take the lead in applying sci-tech advances, leveraging data analytics, enhancing the capabilities of digital investigation and financial flow tracing, while proactively identifying emerging risks to economic, financial, data, and supply chain security.
National Assembly reviews bill on WMD non-proliferation
Aug 08, 2026 22:38
Most deputies agreed on the need for the law, saying it will help complete the legal framework for implementing Vietnam’s international commitments and proactively prevent, detect and stop the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and related delivery systems.
Thailand's parliamentary leader concludes official visit to Vietnam
Aug 07, 2026 22:47
Thailand attaches great importance to its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam, and the two countries share a solid foundation of friendship, many common strategic interests and significant potential for cooperation, said President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand Sophon Zaram.
Legislators review bills to streamline administrative procedures in agriculture, environment
Aug 07, 2026 22:42
Presenting the draft law on amending and supplementing several articles of 10 laws concerning administrative procedures and business conditions in the agriculture and environment sector, Minister of Agriculture and Environment Trinh Viet Hung said it is designed to institutionalise the Party's policy of reducing and simplifying administrative procedures and business conditions, while promoting decentralisation, innovation, and more effective state governance.
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.
NA reviews special mechanisms to keep APEC 2027 projects on schedule
Aug 07, 2026 22:40
The draft laws include the Law on Urban Development; the Law on amending and supplementing several articles of 10 laws concerning administrative procedures and business conditions in the agriculture and environment sectors; and the 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.
National Assembly considers special mechanisms for Ring Road No. 5 project
Aug 06, 2026 22:22
The draft resolution is designed to provide a legal foundation for implementing the nationally important project, which is expected to play a strategic role in strengthening regional connectivity, easing traffic pressure on downtown Hanoi, expanding space for socio-economic development, and completing the regional expressway network.
NA reviews proposals to establish Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh as centrally-run cities
Aug 06, 2026 22:22
Minister of Home Affairs Nguyen Tien Hai said Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh have become among Vietnam’s leading economic localities by capitalising on their geographical advantages and development potential, playing an increasingly important role in the Red River Delta, the northern region and the national economy.
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.
NA leader hails Malaysian ambassador’s contributions to parliamentary ties
Aug 06, 2026 22:21
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man highly valued the ambassador’s significant contributions to cooperation between the two countries, including parliamentary ties, which have helped enhance the Vietnam–Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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