Vietnamese President To Lam and Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane on July 11 reaffirmed the importance and the highest priority they give to consolidating and enhancing the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly is expected to approve 11 bills and give opinions on 12 other bills at its eighth session in Hanoi later this year, said General Secretary of the National Assembly Bui Van Cuong.

The Investigation Police Agency of the Department of Public Security of the northern province of Thai Binh has announced decisions to launch criminal proceedings against and arrested Le Thanh Van, a deputy of the 15th National Assembly, for the charge of abusing position and power to influence others for personal gain in line with Article 358 of the Criminal Code.

VOV.VN - The Standing Committee of the National Assembly that comprise key lawmakers of Vietnam will convene their 35th session in Hanoi on July 10-11 to examine Legislative Ombuds’ affairs and preparations for the coming parliamentary forum on supreme supervision.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Kim Jin-pyo, chairperson of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s global innovation research association and former Speaker of the country’s National Assembly, in Seoul on July 2.

The 15th National Assembly successfully wrapped up its 7th session on June 29 morning after 27.5 days of working.

VOV.VN - Deputies to the National Assembly on June 29 approved a resolution extending the existing VAT reduction policy for another six months till the end of 2024.

The National Assembly passed the Capital Law (revised) with the approval of 462 out of 470 participating deputies on June 28 morning during its seventh session.

The Government has proposed the National Assembly (NA) allow the use of VND18.22 trillion (US$715.6 million) sourced from the increased sum of the 2023 central budget collection for 14 public investment projects.

VOV.VN - The National Assembly has decided to impose an absolute ban on alcohol consumption for drivers (zero tolerance policy) after approving the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety in Hanoi on June 27.