Vietnam’s Extradition Law, comprising four chapters and 45 articles, will take effect on July 1, 2026, following its passage by the National Assembly on November 26, 2025, aiming to facilitate the settlement of criminal cases involving fugitives abroad.

A series of major laws passed in 2025 will take effect on January 1, 2026, spanning employment, education, data protection, taxation, state budget, digital technology, energy, and transport.

A wide range of new economic policies and legal provisions will come into force in January 2026, covering taxation, advertising, land use, minimum wages, public finance, railways, technology transfer and statistics, among others.

The selection of land valuation methods must comply with those recognised by law and international practice, be suited to the specific conditions of each plot, and ensure objectivity, transparency, and consistency with actual market conditions, according to Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong on December 25 called for stronger judicial reform efforts, stressing the need to fully institutionalise the Party’s resolutions and prioritise effective implementation in building a socialist rule-of-law state.

This year’s Vietnam Population Day on December 26 arrives with heightened significance after the National Assembly passed the landmark Population Law on December 10, opening a new era of demographic work, with hard-won past gains increasingly overshadowed by pressing challenges.

Many analysts believe that 2026 will not bring the kind of major “waves” of speculative house pricing previously seen in Vietnam’s property market. Instead, the sector is expected to operate increasingly on the basis of real value, genuine demand and the true capacity of developers.

VOV.VN - A series of deadly traffic accidents in 2025 across Vietnam has reignited concerns about road safety, highlighting persistent gaps in infrastructure, enforcement and driver behaviour despite years of safety campaigns.

The National Assembly on December 11 approved the Law on Specialised Courts at International Financial Centre at its ongoing 10th session, with 438 out of 444 deputies voting in favour.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly on December 11 approved a resolution introducing special mechanisms and policies to expedite major and strategic projects in Hanoi.