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Top leader attends ceremony announcing establishment of Quang Ninh city
Speaking at the ceremony, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam highlighted Quang Ninh’s special role in Vietnam’s history of national construction and defence, stressing that since Quang Ninh province was established in 1963, generations of officials and people have worked together to transform a war-ravaged area into a dynamic locality.
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NA approves key laws, resolutions to advance development, reform
One of the two adopted laws amends and supplements several provisions within 10 laws concerning administrative procedures and business conditions in agricultural and environmental sectors. The other amends and supplements some provisions of the Law on Vietnamese Guest Workers under Contracts.
Legislators debate policies to unlock marine resources, form new growth poles
Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan said sea-reclaimed urban projects are intended not merely to create land, but to develop new green, modern and smart offshore urban areas with national iconic significance, potentially serving as new growth poles and attracting strategic investors.
Lawmakers debate real estate, budget, nuclear project changes
National Assembly adds three items to agenda of first extraordinary session
NA Standing Committee reviews draft Law on Urban Development
16th NA’s first extraordinary session seeks to create new development space
Stronger decentralisation for megacities must go with tighter power controls: Lawmakers
Aug 11, 2026 21:38
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
Aug 11, 2026 11:53
The draft Law on Urban Development aims to establish a stable, synchronised and long-term institutional framework for Ho Chi Minh City, other cities and special economic zones, thereby enhancing their role and position as growth poles, nuclei and development hubs of the country, regions and localities.
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.
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.
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.
Proposal on establishment of centrally-run Bac Ninh city approved
Aug 02, 2026 22:46
Under Resolution No. 205/NQ-CP dated August 1, 2026, the Government assigned the Ministry of Home Affairs to coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies to fully incorporate comments from Government members into the submission, the proposal, and the draft National Assembly (NA) resolution on the establishment of the centrally-run city in accordance with regulations.
NA leader calls for shift towards modern urban governance
Jul 21, 2026 22:15
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man praised Ho Chi Minh City's preparations for the draft Law on Urban Development, describing it as a landmark piece of legislation that signals a shift in state thinking from urban administration to modern urban governance focused on enabling development.
Ho Chi Minh City pioneers innovation, creating growth momentum for nation: official
Jul 01, 2026 22:44
Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc said that the 50 years since Saigon – Gia Dinh officially took the name of Ho Chi Minh have been a proud and historic journey.
NA Chairman calls on Hanoi to turn master plan vision into tangible development projects
Jun 30, 2026 04:33
Chairman Man described the publication of the master plan as more than the unveiling of a development blueprint. It sends a strong message of action and demonstrates the city's determination to translate the resolutions of the 14th National Party Congress and the 18th Hanoi Party Congress into reality, in line with Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s directive that “Hanoi must do what it commits to do, do it quickly, correctly, effectively and thoroughly.”
AFF 2026 marks Vietnam’s transition from participant to regional agenda-setter
Jun 12, 2026 21:48
With sharp strategic mindset and a proven capacity for practical action at both bilateral and multilateral levels, Vietnam has demonstrated its role as a builder and agenda-setter, contributing to a robust platform for dialogue and cooperation in pursuit of a resilient, peaceful, and truly people-centred ASEAN Community by 2045
ASEAN cities urged to lead innovation and digital transformation efforts
Jun 09, 2026 22:42
NA Chairman Man praised the initiative to convene the ASEAN City Leaders Conference, describing it as a significant step in recognising the increasingly important role of cities in building the ASEAN community.
ASEAN Future Forum 2026 to advance people-centred vision for regional future: official
Jun 06, 2026 11:58
Dr. Nguyen Hung Son, President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) said the forum aims to provide an open and innovative platform for governments, scholars, businesses, media organisations and regional and international institutions to exchange ideas and seek breakthrough solutions to help realise the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.
Top leader praises Singaporean investments’ contributions to Vietnam’s development
May 30, 2026 22:41
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam on May 30 met with leaders of major Singaporean corporations, technology companies, financial institutions and banks with long-standing investments and business operations in Vietnam.
Hanoi prepares to host ASEAN Cities Leaders Conference in June
May 28, 2026 22:46
Addressing the meeting, Vu Dai Thang, Chairman of the municipal People's Committee, stressed that the conference is an important initiative aimed at strengthening connectivity among local authorities across the region and promoting cooperation in economic development, culture and sustainable urban development.
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