New decree addresses international deals affected by administrative restructuring
New decree addresses international deals affected by administrative restructuring

The Government has issued Decree No. 177/2025/ND-CP, amending and supplementing various decrees related to international agreements, aiming to address several key issues arising from the operations of the two-tier local administration model and the restructuring of government organisational structures in the field of international cooperation.

New decree addresses international deals affected by administrative restructuring
PM stresses army's key role in strengthening people-based national defence
PM stresses army's key role in strengthening people-based national defence

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered remarks at the national military-political conference held by the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence on July 2.

PM stresses army's key role in strengthening people-based national defence
New Can Tho city positioned as regional economic engine: NA Chairman
New Can Tho city positioned as regional economic engine: NA Chairman

A ceremony was held in the presence of National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on June 30 to announce the resolutions and decisions on the administrative unit reorganisation and personnel appointments in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

New Can Tho city positioned as regional economic engine: NA Chairman
Launching of two-tier administration model marks Hai Phong’s new journey: PM
Launching of two-tier administration model marks Hai Phong’s new journey: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 30 attended a ceremony to launch the two-tier administration model of new Hai Phong city, which is formed by merging Hai Phong city and Hai Duong province - a move that he described as a significant millstone marking the start of a new but challenging development journey.

Launching of two-tier administration model marks Hai Phong’s new journey: PM
Administrative leaders of all 34 cities and provinces in Vietnam from July 1
Administrative leaders of all 34 cities and provinces in Vietnam from July 1

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 24 signed decisions appointing 23 chairpersons for newly merged cities and provinces, as well as 11 chairpersons for localities unaffected by administrative mergers, with the appointments due to take effect from July 1.

Administrative leaders of all 34 cities and provinces in Vietnam from July 1
Restructuring of administrative units opens up new development space for Hanoi: State President
Restructuring of administrative units opens up new development space for Hanoi: State President

State President Luong Cuong has emphasised that the restructuring of commune-level administrative units will open up new development space for Hanoi to better promote its role as the spearhead and growth driver for the capital region, the northern key economic region, and the whole country.

Restructuring of administrative units opens up new development space for Hanoi: State President
Leaders fan out across localities to announce major administrative restructuring
Leaders fan out across localities to announce major administrative restructuring

VOV.VN - Party and State leaders of Vietnam on June 30 fanned out across major provinces and cities to announce a sweeping administrative restructuring initiative, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to streamline governance at the grassroots-level.

Leaders fan out across localities to announce major administrative restructuring
All eyes on Vietnam as two-tier local government system unveiled
All eyes on Vietnam as two-tier local government system unveiled

VOV.VN - Vietnam officially announced the implementation of a two-tier local government model on June 30, a landmark move that is expected to enhance efficiency, reduce redundancy, and pave the way for more responsive local governance.

All eyes on Vietnam as two-tier local government system unveiled
Localities organise ceremonies to announce major administrative restructuring
Localities organise ceremonies to announce major administrative restructuring

Localities nationwide simultaneously held ceremonies at 8:00 a.m on June 30 to announce central and local resolutions and decisions regarding the organisation of the two-tier local government model.

Localities organise ceremonies to announce major administrative restructuring
Exhibition honours legacy of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh
Exhibition honours legacy of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and other Party and State leaders of Vietnam cut the red ribbon to inaugurate an exhibition honouring the revolutionary journey and profound reform legacy of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh on his 110th birth anniversary, in Hanoi on June 29.

Exhibition honours legacy of late Party General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh
Party leader To Lam highlights power of solidarity
Party leader To Lam highlights power of solidarity

Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article emphasising the power of solidarity to drive the country into the new era of development.

Party leader To Lam highlights power of solidarity
Historic National Assembly session marks strategic turning point for Vietnam
Historic National Assembly session marks strategic turning point for Vietnam

VOV.VN - The ninth session of the 15th National Assembly, which concluded on June 27 after 35 days of intensive and efficient work, is widely regarded as a historic session marking a strategic turning point for the country in the new phase of development.

Historic National Assembly session marks strategic turning point for Vietnam
NA adopts seven key laws on June 27
NA adopts seven key laws on June 27

The 15th National Assembly (NA) adopted seven important laws spanning science and technology, atomic energy, rail transport, banking regulation, mass organisations, military defence, and criminal procedure during its plenary session on June 27.

NA adopts seven key laws on June 27
Legislature wraps up historic session with sweeping, revolutionary policy overhaul
Legislature wraps up historic session with sweeping, revolutionary policy overhaul

VOV.VN - After more than a month of sitting, the National Assembly concluded its ninth session in Hanoi on June 27, approving landmark decisions, laws and resolutions hailed as revolutionary.

Legislature wraps up historic session with sweeping, revolutionary policy overhaul
Vietnam passes law, paving way for nuclear power development
Vietnam passes law, paving way for nuclear power development

VOV.VN - The National Assembly on June 27 passed the amended Law on Atomic Energy, establishing a legal framework to support the future development of nuclear power.

Vietnam passes law, paving way for nuclear power development
NA approves breakthrough mechanism for Vietnam International Financial Centre
NA approves breakthrough mechanism for Vietnam International Financial Centre

VOV.VN - With 438 out of 447 deputies voting in favour, the National Assembly on June 27 passed a resolution on the establishment of an International Financial Centre in Vietnam, paving the way for the development of the financial market in Vietnam.

NA approves breakthrough mechanism for Vietnam International Financial Centre
Vietnam ready to launch two-tier local government model from July 1
Vietnam ready to launch two-tier local government model from July 1

VOV.VN - Starting from July 1, 2025, the two-tier local government model comprising the provincial and communal administrative levels and eliminating the intermediate district level will be officially implemented nationwide, marking a significant milestone in Vietnam’s administrative reform and decentralisation of state management.

Vietnam ready to launch two-tier local government model from July 1
NA Resolution on National Election Council membership approved
NA Resolution on National Election Council membership approved

The National Assembly (NA) on June 26 passed a resolution approving the National Election Council President’s proposed list of vice presidents and members of the council, with full support from all 431 deputies present.

NA Resolution on National Election Council membership approved
NA adopts Law on Vietnam’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations
NA adopts Law on Vietnam’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations

VOV.VN - The National Assembly (NA) on June 26 passed the Law on Participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Forces, with all 445 deputies present voting in favor, marking a 100% approval rate on June 26.

NA adopts Law on Vietnam’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations
National Assembly passes Law on Personal Data Protection
National Assembly passes Law on Personal Data Protection

VOV.VN - The National Assembly (NA) on June 26 morning adopted the Law on Personal Data Protection, with 433 out of 435 participating deputies voting in favor, equivalent to 90.59% of the total number of NA deputies.

National Assembly passes Law on Personal Data Protection
NA must lead in AI adoption, digital transformation: top legislator
NA must lead in AI adoption, digital transformation: top legislator

Over the past six months, the National Assembly (NA) has made progress in implementing a digital parliament model and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations, achieving encouraging initial results, said Chairman Tran Thanh Man while chairing a conference on the topic in Hanoi on June 25.

NA must lead in AI adoption, digital transformation: top legislator
Legislature adopts several important laws, resolutions on June 25
Legislature adopts several important laws, resolutions on June 25

The 15th National Assembly on June 25 adopted several important laws and resolutions during its ongoing 9th session.

Legislature adopts several important laws, resolutions on June 25
Vietnam agrees to abolish death penalty for 8 more offences
Vietnam agrees to abolish death penalty for 8 more offences

VOV.VN - With a majority of votes in favour, the National Assembly on June 25 passed the amended Law on Penal Code, officially abolishing the death penalty for 8 specific offences.

Vietnam agrees to abolish death penalty for 8 more offences
Party chief urges young lawmakers to drive innovation, reform
Party chief urges young lawmakers to drive innovation, reform

Party General Secretary To Lam has called on young National Assembly deputies to spread the spirit of innovation, pushing for reform in electoral mechanism, voter engagement, and the use of modern technology to improve legislative activities.

Party chief urges young lawmakers to drive innovation, reform
National Assembly votes on key bills, conducts high-level personnel work
National Assembly votes on key bills, conducts high-level personnel work

VOV.VN - The National Assembly is scheduled to pass several major bills and carry out procedures related to critical personnel appointments, alongside other important matters, in its ongoing sitting in Hanoi on June 25.

National Assembly votes on key bills, conducts high-level personnel work
NA approves special mechanisms to address legal obstacles
NA approves special mechanisms to address legal obstacles

The 15th National Assembly passed a resolution on special mechanisms to address inconsistencies arising from legal regulations, with 397 out of the 411 deputies present voting in favour, during its ongoing 9th session in Hanoi on June 24.

NA approves special mechanisms to address legal obstacles
National Assembly adopts law relating to organisation of people’s procuracies
National Assembly adopts law relating to organisation of people’s procuracies

The 15th National Assembly (NA) on June 24 approved the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on the Organisation of the People’s Procuracies, with 409 out of 412 lawmakers present voting in favour.

National Assembly adopts law relating to organisation of people’s procuracies
Law on amendments to several articles of Law on Vietnamese Nationality passed
Law on amendments to several articles of Law on Vietnamese Nationality passed

The National Assembly on June 24 adopted the Law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, with full support from all 416 deputies present at the 9th session, accounting for 87.03% of the total number of lawmakers.

Law on amendments to several articles of Law on Vietnamese Nationality passed
NA adopts resolution allowing People’s Procuracy to initiate civil lawsuits
NA adopts resolution allowing People’s Procuracy to initiate civil lawsuits

The National Assembly (NA) on June 24 passed a resolution on a pilot mechanism allowing the People’s Procuracy to initiate civil lawsuits in order to protect the civil rights of vulnerable individuals or the public interests.

NA adopts resolution allowing People’s Procuracy to initiate civil lawsuits
PM calls for united effort to combat trade fraud
PM calls for united effort to combat trade fraud

VOV.VN - The fight against smuggling, trade fraud, the production and sale of counterfeit and imitation goods, and intellectual property violations is a key, long-term, and ongoing task that must be carried out relentlessly and without exceptions, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

PM calls for united effort to combat trade fraud
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