The Government’s plan to merge three national target programmes into one drew broad debate at the 15th National Assembly’s ongoing 10th session in Hanoi on December 5, with deputies insisting that the move will not diminish support for ethnic minority and mountainous communities.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly on December 5 discussed a major investment plan for a unified national target programme on rural development, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development for ethnic minority and mountainous areas through 2035, with lawmakers urging stronger decentralisation and clearer accountability for local authorities.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) held group discussions in Hanoi on December 4 as part of its 10th session to review a draft Law on Specialised Courts at the planned International Financial Centre (IFC) and a draft Resolution on mechanisms and policies for national energy development for the 2026–2030 period.

VOV.VN - The Standing Committee of the National Assembly reviewed and adopted amendments and supplements to several articles of the Environmental Police Ordinance at a meeting in Hanoi on December 3.

VOV.VN - Lawmakers on December 1 emphasised the urgent need for a strict management framework for rare earths, a strategic national resource, to ensure economic efficiency while safeguarding national defence and controlling environmental risks.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) on November 26 adopted four laws – the Law on Extradition, the Law on the Transfer of Persons Serving Prison Sentences, the Law on Mutual Judicial Assistance in Civil Matters, and the Law on Mutual Judicial Assistance in Criminal Matters.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly discussed proposed amendments to the Law on Intellectual Property during its ongoing 10th session in Hanoi on November 24.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presided over the first lawmaking forum in Hanoi on November 22, aiming to evaluate legislative work, strengthen institutional frameworks, and enhance the implementation of laws amid international integration and digital transformation.

Lawmakers are expected to listen to a proposal and verification report on the National Assembly’s draft resolution on some specific mechanisms and policies aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of international integration efforts on November 19 morning at the 15th NA’s ongoing 10th session.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) on November 17 is scheduled to deliberate draft laws and resolutions relating to national reserves, education and training, public health, industry and security, as part of the agenda of its ongoing 10th session.