VOV.VN - Dong Nai has met all five conditions set out in the Law on Organisation of Local Government and all seven criteria for administrative units under regulations of the National Assembly Standing Committee, and has officially been elevated to centrally-run city status.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly has adopted the revised Capital Law, granting Hanoi 199 special and enhanced powers while tightening oversight and accountability mechanisms.

The 16th National Assembly (NA) convened a plenary sitting on April 21 morning as part of its first session, continuing deliberations on a wide range of socio-economic and fiscal issues, and discussing amendments and supplements to four tax-related laws.

VOV.VN - The 16th National Assembly will begin the second phase of its first session on April 20, focusing on key legislative, oversight and socio-economic issues, including five-year development plans for 2026–2030.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on April 13 received Viktor Zolotov, Director of the Federal Service of National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, reaffirming strategic cooperation and expanding security and defence ties under Vietnam – Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and the Federal Service of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation have signed a 2026–2028 joint action plan, marking a significant step forward in strengthening practical and comprehensive cooperation in security and law enforcement.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on April 9 announced its 2026 amnesty decision, reaffirming a consistent policy that balances the strict enforcement of law with humanitarian considerations, while ensuring transparency, fairness and effective reintegration of eligible inmates.

VOV.VN - The 16th National Assembly on April 9 deliberated four draft laws aimed at promoting decentralisation, accelerating digital transformation and simplifying administrative procedures to better serve citizens and businesses.

The National Assembly (NA) on the afternoon of April 8 held group discussions on the draft revised Capital Law as part of the legislature's ongoing first session.

Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article on the success of the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, entitled "The national festival and responsibilities before the People".