A defining feature of the year was the Politburo's issuance of four major resolutions covering science, technology and innovation, international integration, law-making and law enforcement reform, and private sector development. VCCI said the resolutions signalled a broader shift in governance, with policymaking increasingly focused on enabling growth, fostering innovation and unlocking development resources.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam met with representatives of some organisations and businesses in the Philippines on May 31 afternoon, part of his state visit to the archipelagic nation.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man has urged the NA Committee on Science, Technology and Environment to adopt a more strategic, creative and proactive approach in legislative work to ensure it keeps pace with reality.
Responding to reports that people with very small tax debts have been temporarily barred from leaving the country, representatives of Vietnam’s tax authority said at a press briefing on May 22 that such information did not fully reflect the handling process of tax agencies, leading to misunderstandings of the law.
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man asked the NA Committee on Legal and Judicial Affairs to take the lead in legal thinking, uphold high legislative drafting standards, sharpen policy appraisal work, strengthen oversight of law enforcement, and proactively contribute to building institutions for development.
The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on May 11 reviewed the first session and began preparations for the second sitting of the 16th legislature, scheduled to open on October 20.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on May 11 called for sweeping reforms in both Vietnam’s foreign affairs and legal sectors, stressing that diplomacy and institutions must become key drivers of national development and double-digit growth.
Chairman Man also underscored the importance of broad consultations with citizens, businesses, affected groups and law enforcement officials to identify legal obstacles and ensure the review delivers “accurate, targeted and substantive” outcomes.
The first session of the 16th National Assembly (NA) concluded on April 24 after 12 days of intensive and efficient work, marked by strong reform-oriented thinking, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said.
On the morning of April 23, the National Assembly is scheduled to discuss amendments and supplements to four tax-related laws including the Law on Personal Income Tax, the Value Added Tax Law, the Corporate Income Tax Law and the Special Consumption Tax Law. The move is intended to help address difficulties faced by businesses and citizens.
The northern province of Quang Ninh has set a target that by the end of the second quarter of this year, all fishing vessels entering and leaving local ports will be monitored and have their catch volumes declared through the electronic catch documentation and traceability system.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam praised the role of National Assembly’s deputies from ethnic minority groups in translating policies into practice and overseeing their implementation at a meeting in Hanoi on April 20 between leaders of the Party, State and Vietnam Fatherland Front with ethnic minority lawmakers of the 16th legislature.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam presided over a ceremony in Hanoi on April 9 to present decisions appointing eight judges to the Supreme People’s Court.
Chairman Man, who is also the committee’s head, underscored Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s strong push for fundamental lawmaking reform and his vision for a modern, unified, stable and development-oriented legal system.
At its first session, the 16th National Assembly is set to review and pass eight draft laws and one resolution, underscoring its strong sense of action and determination. The adoption of multiple amended laws at the very outset of the term highlights the proactive and results-driven approach of the new legislature.
On April 6, the first session of the 16th National Assembly officially kicked off in a solemn ceremony, marking its first working day with several high-level agendas. The 500 deputies in attendance expressed their profound honour and pride, affirming their commitment to fulfilling their roles as people’s representatives.
The first session of the 16th National Assembly opened in Hanoi on April 6, marking the start of a new term for the country’s highest legislative body. Expectations are high for a legislature that not only improves the quality of its deliberations, but also strengthens implementation and stays closer to voters in every policy choice.
Da Nang’s efforts against IUU fishing in recent years have delivered tangible results, contributing to Vietnam’s goal of having the European Commission’s (EC) “yellow card” lifted. The city also stresses that these efforts must be sustained alongside investment and policies for a modern and sustainable fisheries sector.
Party General Secretary To Lam has signed Politburo Resolution No. 02 on “Building and developing Hanoi in the new era,” setting out concrete targets for each development phase. For the 2026–2030 period, average GRDP growth is targeted at over 11% per year. By 2030, GRDP is projected to exceed 113 billion USD, with per capita income reaching at least 12,000 USD.
Party General Secretary To Lam on March 17 signed Resolution No. 02-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on building and developing Hanoi in the new era, setting out long-term strategic orientations and development targets for the capital.
