Vietnam’s digital transformation has achieved remarkable progress. However, similar to other countries in the region, online scams and fraud cases are on the rise. Last year, authorities recorded 10,000 online fraud cases, with estimated losses of nearly USD 759 million .

The Government of Vietnam on November 6 updated the World Trade Organization (WTO)’s Committee on Rules of Origin (CRO) on adjustments to the agencies and organizations authorized to issue certificates of origin (C/O), as well as on the application of QR codes in the C/O issuance process.

A key innovation is the integration of three reports — political, socio-economic, and Party-building — into a single political report, ensuring conciseness, consistency and comprehensiveness.

Many opinions stressed the urgency of coordinated social welfare policies, quality workforce and private-sector empowerment, which will serve as critical levers for enduring economic expansion.

In the afternoon, the NA will discuss the draft Law on Cybersecurity and the draft revised Law on Protection of State Secrets

Vietnam will ensure macroeconomic stability and a supportive regulatory environment, pledging all possible support for investors to thrive, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assured a delegation from the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International during a reception in Hanoi on November 6.

Vietnam will ensure macroeconomic stability and a supportive regulatory environment, pledging all possible support for investors to thrive, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assured a delegation from the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International during a reception in Hanoi on November 6.

The Ministry of Justice this year proposed amending the Law on Legal Aid, which has been approved by the National Assembly to be included in the Legal Framework Building Programme for next year.

The Party Central Committee assigned the Politburo, based on the Party Central Committee’s discussions, to direct the finalisation of the draft report for submission to the 14th National Party Congress.

Upon receiving the information, the Vietnamese embassies in Myanmar and Thailand proactively worked with local authorities to gather information, coordinate the screening and verification process, and carry out citizen protection measures in accordance with the laws of the host countries and Việt Nam.

The government has announced stricter penalties and oversight measures to deter illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and safeguard the country’s marine resources.

While deputies welcomed the aim of reducing procedures and improving decentralisation, many cautioned that the proposed revisions could lead to inconsistencies, weak enforcement and new loopholes if not carefully refined.

The Politburo was also directed to oversee the drafting of congress documents, incorporating feedback from political organisations and the public ahead of the 15th plenum and the 14th congress.

The 14^th plenum of the 13^th Party Central Committee concluded on November 6 after two days of discussions, completing its agenda with high consensus and quality outcomes.

The National Assembly Standing Committee discussed a draft resolution on the implementation of the Land Law, another on special policies and mechanisms for driving breakthroughs of education development, and the draft revised Law on National Reserves, during its 51^st session on November 5.

The People’s Court of Dong Thap province, in coordination with the provincial Military Command, Border Guard Command, Military Court of Military Zone 9, and Cong Ly (Justice) Newspaper, organized a mock trial and legal seminar in Tan Dong commune on November 5.

The National Assembly is scheduled to hold group discussions on several draft amended laws as part of its ongoing 10th session.

The National Assembly is scheduled to hold group discussions on the draft amended Construction Law, and the draft laws amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Geology and Minerals and some agriculture and environment-related laws on November 6 morning as part of its ongoing 10th session.

Phạm Thanh Xuân, member of the Presidium of the Union of Vietnamese Organisations in Russia, described the drafts as concise and practical, resonating with everyday lives and easily shareable among OVs.

Delegate Lê Thu Hà from the northern province of Lào Cai agreed with the necessity of amending and supplementing the law to institutionalise major Party guidelines, meet the requirements to strengthen power control and prevent corruption early.