Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long highlights the robust rebound of Vietnam's tourism sector as a key contributor to the country's socio-economic recovery.

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the country must not only scale up but also shift its energy mix towards increasing renewable energy.

The Government has issued a decision approving the development strategy for Vietnam’s cultural industries to 2020 with a vision to 2030.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee has announced that a supervisory delegation on the development and use of high-quality human resources will conduct direct inspections in ten localities, including Hanoi.

Addressing public concerns about university admissions, Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong has suggested a review of current methods to ensure that quality and fairness are upheld in the process.

The draft amendment to the Electricity Law proposes that the State will retain exclusive rights over the investment and construction of nuclear power plants, marking a significant development in Vietnam's energy sector.

On July 23, the National Assembly Standing Committee endorsed a major administrative overhaul for Nam Dinh, Soc Trang, and Tuyen Quang, aiming to streamline administrative units and address excess staffing issues.

The National Assembly Standing Committee has agreed to prosecute, temporarily detain, and search the residence and workplace of deputy Le Thanh Van.

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly that comprise key lawmakers of Vietnam will convene their 35th session in Hanoi on July 10-11.

The provision regarding one-time withdrawals of social security benefits also received 93.83 per cent of the NA’s approval.

Delegates press the button to approve the project "1 law amending 4 laws". Photo: QH

The National Assembly has agreed to continue reducing value-added tax (VAT) by 2% for groups of goods and services from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

The section has a total length of 128.8km and investment of VNĐ25.54 trillion (US$1 billion).

The Government plans to allocate $38.5 million for the Gia Binh airport project, $77 million for the Tuyen Quang - Ha Giang expressway project, and $58.46 million for two projects of the Supreme People's Court.

The National Assembly has passed the Law on Road Traffic Safety, which includes a strict prohibition on driving with any alcohol concentration in the blood or breath.

The National Assembly has given the green light for establishing a Da Nang free trade zone connected to Lien Chieu Seaport.

Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra affirmed that the Government ensures the total funding demand increases to VND913,300 billion when increasing the basic wage by 30% and related policies.

National assembly deputies are concerned that failing to tax small-value imported goods sold through platforms like Shopee, Lazada, Tiki, and TikTok could lead to substantial revenue losses for the state budget.

The National Assembly is scheduled to give opinions and pass 10 bills in the last working week of the seventh session, starting on June 24.

Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Dang Quoc Khanh believes that if the Land Law takes effect earlier than planned, this will help the property market, free up land resources, and speed up public investment and social housing projects.