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National Assembly discusses barriers on equality progress
During the 21 April plenary session on socio-economic issues, National Assembly deputies discussed the progress of national gender equality goals. While acknowledging achievements, they identified systemic challenges and proposed solutions to promote true gender equality. Moving forward, gender equality should be viewed as both a social goal and as a key indicator of development, quality, and fairness in policy.
Rule of law advanced by public lawyers
Politics 02:49During the first session of the 16th National Assembly, the draft Resolution on piloting a Public Lawyer system attracted attention. The pilot will be implemented in 8 ministries, along with 10 cities and provinces such as Hà Nội, Hồ Chí Minh City, Đà Nẵng, and Hải Phòng. The pilot period will run from 1 October, 2026, to 30 September, 2028.
President of the Republic of Korea pays state visit to Việt Nam
Politics 03:35On 22 April, Việt Nam welcomes President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-Myung, and his spouse, who are paying a state visit to the country. At the Presidential Palace, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm and his spouse presided over an official welcome ceremony for the visiting leader.
Government raises tax exemption threshold
Politics 01:46During the first session of the 16th National Assembly, deputies on Wednesday morning debated draft resolutions on breakthrough mechanisms for Việt Nam’s cultural development and the establishment of Đồng Nai as a centrally governed city. Earlier on Tuesday afternoon, they discussed amendments to key tax laws, including personal income tax, value-added tax, corporate income tax and special consumption tax.
Vietnam - South Korea deepen ties with state visit
Politics 05:00President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung and his spouse are on a State visit to Việt Nam from April 21 to 24, at the invitation of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse. The visit is expected to help shape a long-term framework for bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
Public investment effectiveness to be ensured
Politics 02:44On the afternoon of 21 April, the National Assembly discussed the mid-term public investment plan for the 2026-2030 period. Deputies have proposed reviewing and refining mechanisms, alongside measures to accelerate public investment disbursement and ensure breakthrough growth for the new model. The session also covered proposed amendments to the Personal Income Tax, VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and Special Consumption Tax (Excise Tax) Law.
National Assembly discusses key economic growth drivers
Politics 02:10During the National Assembly's plenary session on 21 April, deputies discussed socio-economic performance, state budget implementation, public savings, anti-waste efforts, and progress on national gender equality targets. Deputies highlighted positive economic results, indicating that double-digit growth is achievable. They emphasised that science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation are key drivers for the next phase of development.
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