VOV.VN - The legal system must serve as a driver of development rather than a barrier to national progress, said Tran Thanh Man, Chairman of the National Assembly and Secretary of the Party Committee of the National Assembly.

VOV.VN - Vietnam ranks among the top 15 countries with the highest male smoking rates in the world, according to information discussed at a social criticism conference on the draft law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms held in Hanoi on March 9.

VOV.VN - The vessel KN-260 has embarked on a special voyage, carrying ballot boxes and an election task force to offshore waters to organise early voting for maritime law enforcement personnel on duty at sea.

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will convene its 55th session in Hanoi on March 2, followed by additional meetings on March 16-17, reported the NA Office.

Six laws passed by the Vietnamese National Assembly in late 2025 entered into force on March 1, including the Law on Artificial Intelligence, the Law on Oversight Activities of National Assembly and People’s Councils, the Law on Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy, the Law on Investment, and the Law on Planning.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is deeply concerned about developments in the Middle East and called on relevant parties to exercise restraint and resolve differences through peaceful means in accordance with international law.

VOV.VN - Early implementation of the 14th National Party Congress Resolution requires a strong renewal in thinking on lawmaking and law enforcement, the promotion of socialist democracy, and the personalization of accountability of those in charge.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is stepping up efforts to strengthen its rule-of-law state, with policymakers emphasising legal clarity, institutional accountability and greater citizen engagement as central pillars of governance reform.

General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security, received US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre in Hanoi on February 13.

With the Law on E-Commerce set to take effect in July 2026, consumers can expect a safer online shopping environment, while compliant businesses will gain a solid foundation for sustainable growth of the e-commerce market.