NA adopts amended Law on Special Consumption Tax
The amended law expands the scope of taxable items to protect the environment and promote healthier consumption habits.
NA adopts resolution on pilot policies for social housing development
The resolution streamlines administrative procedures for social housing projects and sets up a National Housing Fund.
NA sets 2025 GDP growth at 6.5-7%
The National Assembly has adopted a resolution on the socio-economic development plan for next year.
NA Convenes As Vietnam's Economy Shows Resilience Amidst Global Challenges
Vietnam's economy exceeded expectations in the first quarter of 2024, posting a 5.66% growth rate, the highest for the same period since 2020. This positive performance is attributed to effective government policies and a resilient private sector.
Vietnam's National Assembly Chairman Resignation Officially Approved By The Country's Legislative Body
Vuong Dinh Hue steps down after violating party regulations. Permanent Vice Chairman Tran Thanh Man temporarily leads the legislature.
Vietnam's National Assembly Convenes Extraordinary Session to Address Human Resource Matters
As Vietnam’s legislative body prepares for its 7th extraordinary session, the focus turns to vital personnel decisions crucial for the nation’s governance.
Vietnam National Assembly Chairman Steps Down Amidst Wrongdoing Allegations
In a significant shake-up within the Party, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue resigns from all positions following revelations of serious breaches of Party norms and state laws.
NA Standing Committee reviews economic recovery program
On August 29, the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee held an extra-ordinary session to consider issues relating to the Socio-economic Development Restoration Program and the budget. Many NA deputies have assessed that implementation of the Socio-Economic Recovery Program has been slow due to many obstacles in need of resolution.
Pilot policies for developing Can Tho city given go-ahead by NA
The National Assembly (NA) has approved a Resolution on piloting a number of specific mechanisms and policies for the development of the Mekong Delta’s Can Tho city. The city is permitted to borrow up to 60 per cent of its budget revenue and can decide on changing the land use purpose of rice land of less than 500 ha. The pilot will begin on March 1.
NA passes Resolution on national land use planning
A Resolution on national land use planning for the 2021-2030 period and vision to 2050, approved by the National Assembly (NA) on November 13, requires amendments to the Land Law and related laws to ensure consistency in improving the efficiency of land management and use, with criteria to soon be issued allowing the conversion of rice and forest land use purposes.