Lawmakers raise concerns over polling areas delineation

Nguyễn Thanh Hải, Chairwoman of the NA Committee for Deputies' Affairs, noted that prior group discussions recorded eight opinions favouring provincial approval of polling areas and 21 opposing it, favouring commune-level autonomy.

NA deputies support special policy pilot to accelerate social housing projects

Lawmakers agreed that the proposed resolution would provide a comprehensive, consistent and unified legal framework for social housing development. It would also introduce stronger incentives to attract businesses to invest in social housing, contributing to the national goal of building at least one million housing units for low-income earners and industrial park workers by 2030.

NA approves shortened term, sets 2026 election date

The resolution shorten the term of the 15th National Assembly and the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure, and also sets March 15, 2026 as the date for the next election, which will select deputies to the 16th legislature and the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure.

PM stresses need to improve public investment progress

As of April 30, ministries, departments and localities allocated and assigned nearly VNĐ818 trillion (US$31.5 billion) in public investment capital for 2025, accounting for 99 per cent of the plan. However, the disbursed amount reached only 15.56 per cent of the planned target.

Party General Secretary receives South African senior Party official

Welcoming the First Deputy Secretary General of South Africa's African National Congress on her official visit to Việt Nam, Party chief Tô Lâm expressed confidence that this is an occasion to further tighten ties between the two Parties and promote cooperation between the two countries and their respective parties.

Police launch bidding violation case in Bình Thuận

The Bình Thuận Province Investigation Police Agency has begun legal proceedings into 'violating bidding regulations causing serious consequences' at the Bình Thuận General Hospital and Bình Thuận Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

Lawmakers scrutinise draft revised Penal Code on May 20

Lawmakers are scheduled to discuss the draft amended Penal Code, and a draft law on amendments and supplements to certain articles of the Criminal Procedure Code on Tuesday, as part of the 15th National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing 9th session.

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