National Assembly approves amendments to Investment Law
The amended law removing 62 conditional business sectors and revising regulations governing another 14, representing a 28.28% reduction compared with the 2025 Investment Law.
Broad redesign of Vietnam's gas and oil industry
A recent Vietnam Economic Times / VnEconomy forum was among the best opportunities for stakeholders to comment and contribute opinions on substantive revisions to the Law on Petroleum and later, the amended law was passed by the National Assembly on August 23.
National Assembly passed a resolution on the establishment of Quang Ninh City
Quang Ninh City is established based on the entire natural area and population scale of northern Quang Ninh province.
National Assembly Approves Special Mechanism to Resolve Obstacles for APEC 2027 Projects in Phu Quoc
The resolution approved by the National Assembly on August 24 will take effect from September 1, 2026.
NA passes amended Petroleum Law to unlock resources and drive industry breakthroughs
The amended Petroleum Law focuses on five major policy groups: simplifying procedures and increasing decentralization; refining regulations on petroleum contracts and activities; investment incentive policies; developing the value chain, high-tech technical services, and offshore energy; and establishing a legal framework for emission reduction and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS).
30% reduction in personal and corporate income tax proposed
State budget revenue is expected to decline by approximately VND 3.191 trillion ($112.12 million) in 2026 and VND 3.51 trillion ($134.2 million) in 2027.
PM urges ministries to finalize bills, preventing bottlenecks for businesses
A Government meeting held on August 18 to discuss 12 draft laws and resolutions expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for approval.
First extraordinary session of 16th National Assembly opens
During the session opened in Hanoi on August 3, lawmakers are scheduled to consider and decide on a series of items, including 15 draft laws, four draft normative resolutions and a range of major issues concerning national development.
One more paid public holiday adopted
November 24 has been designated as Vietnam Culture Day
Vietnam targets annual GDP growth of 10% in 2026-2030
The target is part of a resolution on socio-economic development plan adopted by the National Assembly on April 24.
Party General Secretary To Lam elected as State President of Vietnam
He was unanimously elected by legislators on April 7.
16th National Assembly's first session opens in Hanoi
A central focus of the session will be decisions on the organizational structure of the state apparatus, as well as the election and approval of senior personnel — matters considered critical to effective governance throughout the term.
Key leadership positions of Vietnam's State apparatus to be elected next week
At the first session of the newly elected National Assembly, which is scheduled to open on April 6, several top leadership positions of Vietnam’s State apparatus, including the State President, the Prime Minister, and the National Assembly Chairperson, will be elected.
List of newly-elected members of 14th Political Bureau announced
The14th Political Bureau consists of 19 members.
Lawmakers approve investment policy for Gia Binh International Airport
Covering an area of nearly 2,000 ha in northern Bac Ninh province, the project has an estimated investment of VND196.37 trillion ($7.45 billion).
NA approves nearly $913 mln for Vinh - Thanh Thuy Expressway project
Upon completion, the route will facilitate a direct connection from Hanoi to Vientiane (Laos), while simultaneously linking with the Eastern North-South Expressway and the Ho Chi Minh Road.
NA approves Resolution to invest over $33 mln in health through 2035
The program aims to ensure that all citizens receive primary health care, early disease prevention, and management at the local level.
NA adopts resolution to address difficulties in land law implementation
The resolution introduces certain mechanisms and policies to address difficulties and obstacles in implementing the Land Law.
A NA Committee recommends against submitting VAT law amendment at current session
According to the verification agency, all three amendments proposed by the Government are provisions that were recently revised in the 2024 Value Added Tax Law, which was passed at the 8th session and took effect on July 1, 2025.
National Assembly passes amended Law on Judicial Expertise
Electronic voting results showed that 439 out of 443 delegates present voted in favor, accounting for 92.81% of the total number of deputies.