Politics National Assembly Chairman urges renovation in leadership, working style The NA's Committee for Cultural and Social Affairs has moved fast to reshuffle its organisation after the 14th National Party Congress and the election of deputies to the 16th NA, updating its work agenda to match new directives set out in the resolutions of the 14th National Party Congress and the first Congress of the NA Party Organisation for the 2025–30 term. 05/18/2026 16:30 | Vietnam Law Science, technology, innovation - “golden key” to realising national development aspirations: PM 05/18/2026 11:30 | Vietnam Law Top Vietnamese leader’s vision puts scientists at core of growth drive 05/17/2026 17:30 | Vietnam Law Couple saves 500-year-old Dong Ho painting art from extinction 05/17/2026 11:54 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam Law | 03/31/2026 07:45 Party chief urges Military Central Hospital 108 to become model in healthcare Party General Secretary To Lam highlighted Military Central Hospital 108’s mastery of advanced medical technologies, particularly in tissue and organ transplantation, affirming its position as one of Vietnam’s largest transplant centres and a leading liver transplantation facility, contributing to elevating the international standing of Vietnamese medicine. 2 Vietnam Law | 03/30/2026 16:07 Hanoi plans major bus network overhaul to accelerate green transition Under the plan, Hanoi targets that by July 1, 2026, all buses operating within Ring Road 1 will use green energy (electricity or compressed natural gas – CNG). The policy will then be expanded to Ring Road 2 by January 1, 2028, and further extended to Ring Road 3 from 2030. 3 Vietnam Law | 03/30/2026 11:00 Month of Action for Children 2026 prioritises child safety in the digital era This year’s campaign focuses on key messages such as protecting children in the online environment, equipping them with safe digital skills, preventing violence, abuse, injuries and drowning, and enhancing the roles of families, schools and society. 4 Vietnam Law | 03/30/2026 09:00 PM sets target to launch Long Thanh airport operations by late 2026 Reaffirming the deadline, Prime Minister Chinh stressed that construction must be completed by the third quarter of 2026 at the latest, to enable commercial operations in the fourth quarter. 5 Vietnam Law | 03/29/2026 18:30 Vietnam seeks priority passage for vessels through Strait of Hormuz According to the administration, 19 vessels owned by Vietnamese enterprises are currently operating in the Middle East, including four flying the Vietnamese flag and 15 registered under foreign flags. Amid growing security concerns in the region, VIMAWA stressed the need for stronger coordination with relevant partners to safeguard maritime operations and crew safety. 6 Vietnam Law | 03/29/2026 16:30 Ministry proposes extending fuel tax exemptions through June The proposal would continue the set of temporary measures that reduce several tax components on fuels to zero, measures first introduced under Prime Ministerial Decision 482 issued on March 26. 7 Vietnam Law | 03/29/2026 13:18 Bridging talent gap key to unlocking Vietnam’s IP potential: experts Vietnam is moving to ease human resource bottlenecks in Intellectual Property (IP) valuation and unlock the commercial potential of IP assets, as an amended Intellectual Property Law taking effect on April 1 establishes a legal framework for valuing such assets, insiders said. 8 Vietnam Law | 03/29/2026 13:06 PM calls on businesses to unlock Thanh Hoa’s potential, share in development Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh thanked investors for attending the Thanh Hoa investment promotion conference, showing their interest, support and sharing with the province’s determination to become a “model province,” as envisioned by President Ho Chi Minh. 9 Vietnam Law | 03/28/2026 18:11 PM urges breakthrough push for double-digit growth in science, technology Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for breakthrough solutions to ensure double-digit growth in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, contributing to the country’s overall growth target. 10 Vietnam Law | 03/28/2026 17:03 Ho Chi Minh City among 15 centres likely to become more significant: GFCI Ho Chi Minh City has recorded a notable improvement in global financial centre rankings amid intensifying competition among financial hubs worldwide. 11 Vietnam Law | 03/28/2026 17:03 Ho Chi Minh City among 15 centres likely to become more significant: GFCI Ho Chi Minh City has recorded a notable improvement in global financial centre rankings amid intensifying competition among financial hubs worldwide. 12 Vietnam Law | 03/28/2026 11:04 SMEs’ accelerated digital transformation for deeper participation in value chains With a view to increasing the readiness and digital transformation capacity of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on March 16 signed Decision 433/QD-TTg, approving the Scheme on digital transformation for SMEs for the 2026-30 period. 13 Vietnam Law | 03/28/2026 09:04 16th National Assembly election marks a resounding success The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) for the 2026-31 tenure has concluded successfully, with results reflecting high voter participation, strict adherence to legal procedures and a continued emphasis on representative structure. 14 Vietnam Law | 03/28/2026 07:30 Deputy PM demands stricter management, more decisive action against IUU fishing Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has urged ministries, sectors, and coastal localities to tighten management and take decisive measures to address shortcomings in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, following the latest recommendations by the European Commission. 15 Vietnam Law | 03/27/2026 15:34 Prime Minister stresses firms’ role in double-digit growth target While the Party and State will continue refining institutional framework, mechanisms and policies, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made clear that enterprises must be the main drivers of growth. He urged them to take greater responsibility for rapid and sustainable development, while actively contributing to institutional reform. 16 Vietnam Law | 03/27/2026 09:49 Policy- and Law-Making Support Fund officially launched The Ministry of Justice on March 27 held a conference in Hanoi to launch the Policy- and Law-Making Support Fund, marking a significant step in mobilising social resources for law-making and law enforcement activities in a new phase of national development. 17 Vietnam Law | 03/26/2026 15:12 NA Chairman chairs meeting on preparations for 16th NA’s first session National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man chaired a meeting in Hanoi on March 26 to discuss preparations for the 16th NA’s first session. 18 Vietnam Law | 03/25/2026 15:30 Energy giants work hard to roll out E10 RON95 sale ahead of schedule The Vietnam National Petroleum Group and the Petrovietnam Oil Corporation are in a strong position to accelerate the transition toward cleaner fuels. These companies have been actively preparing infrastructure, upgrading blending systems, and coordinating supply chains to ensure the availability of E10 RON95 across their nationwide retail systems. 19 Vietnam Law | 03/25/2026 14:02 Lam Dong holds mock trial to promote fight against IUU fishing The mock trial aimed to contribute to the sustainable development of the fisheries sector and support efforts to have the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood lifted. 20 Vietnam Law | 03/25/2026 08:39 Vietnam to host first national conference on livestock, veterinary medicine The first national conference on livestock and veterinary science and technology will bring together more than 750 delegates from government agencies, research institutes, universities, industry groups, businesses and international organisations. 12 13 14 15 16