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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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Vietnam, Côte d’Ivoire seek to deepen parliamentary, economic ties
The visit comes short after the two countries celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations (October 6, 1975 - 2025), and reflects their determination to open a new chapter in bilateral ties, particularly in parliamentary and economic-trade cooperation.
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.
Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Dialogue - New development step in bilateral relations
National Assembly adds three items to agenda of first extraordinary session
Foreign minister urges faster delivery of int’l commitments, agreements
Resolution 19 marks strategic shift in Vietnam’s development thinking
Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians Organisation for 16th tenure set up
Aug 21, 2026 22:08
Under the resolution, the Presidium comprises one chairperson, three vice chairpersons and one secretary-general. Politburo member and NA Permanent Vice President Do Van Chien has been appointed Chairperson of the Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians Organisation for the 16th-tenure NA.
Top leader hosts Philippine National Security Adviser in Hanoi
Aug 20, 2026 22:57
Vietnam always attaches importance to its relations with the Philippines, a friendly neighbouring country and an important partner of Vietnam in the region.
Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics must serve as model of Party building: Top leader
Aug 20, 2026 22:57
The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics must become a place where new issues are detected early, difficult problems are studied thoroughly, practical experience is elevated into theory, and theory is translated into action so that every cadre graduating from the academy is firmer in political mettle, clearer in theoretical thinking, more responsible and more effective in serving the Party, the country and the people, said top leader To Lam.
NA President attends political-artistic programme celebrating national milestones
Aug 20, 2026 22:57
The programme contributed to educating younger generations about their responsibility to preserve and build on the achievements of the revolution, while fostering a spirit of enthusiasm and patriotic emulation and encouraging officials, Party members and people from all walks of life to harness the strength of great national unity to join hands in building and firmly safeguarding the nation.
Tightening ties with China remains top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy: Deputy PM
Aug 20, 2026 22:56
Amid complex, rapid and unpredictable developments in the regional and international situation, Vietnam and China should effectively implement important common perceptions reached by their top leaders, and continuously consolidate and develop bilateral ties, especially in areas of substantive cooperation, said Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra.
Key Party leader's visit to lay foundation for Vietnam-Singapore new-generation strategic relationship
Aug 20, 2026 22:56
The official visit to Singapore by Member of the Political Bureau and Standing Member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Tran Cam Tu will provide an important political foundation for turning the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) into concrete collaboration programmes.
Côte d’Ivoire National Assembly President to pay official visit to Vietnam
Aug 20, 2026 18:35
President of the National Assembly (NA) of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire Patrick Achi will pay an official visit to Vietnam from August 23 to 26.
Vietnam resolved to prevent origin fraud, illegal transshipment: spokesperson
Aug 20, 2026 18:35
Vietnam advocates healthy trade cooperation with its partners on the basis of free, fair, and mutually beneficial trade, in line with bilateral and multilateral agreements and World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules.
Vietnam welcomes China’s simplification of visa procedures for Vietnamese citizens: spokesperson
Aug 20, 2026 18:35
China’s simplification of visa procedures for Vietnamese citizens will facilitate travel and trade and promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges between the two countries, said Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang at the ministry’s press briefing on August 20.
Vietnamese key leader to pay official visit to Singapore
Aug 20, 2026 18:34
The visit will be made at the invitation of the PAP Central Executive Committee, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vietnam seeks to deepen strategic partnership with Kazakhstan
Aug 20, 2026 14:31
Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Le affirmed that he will work closely with Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ministries, agencies and localities to effectively implement high-level agreements, strengthen political trust and promote cooperation in trade, investment, transport and logistics, tourism, culture, education and people-to-people exchanges.
Amendments to bills aim to close loopholes in criminal laws
Aug 20, 2026 14:31
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.
Deputy defence minister meets with Chinese public security official
Aug 20, 2026 14:31
Vietnam always considers the development of friendly and cooperative ties with China an objective requirement, a strategic choice and a top priority in its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification, Hien said.
Vietnamese community in Bangkok celebrates National Day, diplomatic ties
Aug 20, 2026 14:30
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung thanked the Vietnamese community in Thailand for its contributions as an important bridge in Vietnam-Thailand relations, which, he said, are at their best stage in history.
Vietnam International Financial Centre urged to prioritise products generating real transactions
Aug 20, 2026 12:26
Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang emphasised that each product at the VIFC must have a clear legal basis, an implementing agency, an operating and supervisory mechanism, and implementation timeline, with priority given to products that can generate actual transactions.
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