The National Assembly's 16th term continues its First Extraordinary Session today, with a major justice sector overhaul on the agenda. Lawmakers are examining key proposals to amend the Criminal Code and related procedural laws, alongside floor debates on merging four national target programs into a single unified initiative ahead of a decisive vote.
The National Assembly's 16th term continues its First Extraordinary Session today, with a major justice sector overhaul on the agenda. Lawmakers are examining key proposals to amend the Criminal Code and related procedural laws, alongside floor debates on merging four national target programs into a single unified initiative ahead of a decisive vote.
Vietnam's National Assembly has reconvened for the second phase of its First Extraordinary Session in Hanoi. Following a brief recess to finalise draft legislation, lawmakers are turning their attention to crucial policy directions, including amendments to the Land Law, Housing Law, Real Estate Business Law, as well as revisions to the Criminal Code. This phase will also advance essential legal frameworks to support the nation's ongoing development.
Eighty-one years have passed, and Hanoi today has taken on a very different appearance. But if you know where to look, the spirit of 19 August 1945 is still very much alive in its historic streets and squares.
National Assembly President Trần Thanh Mẫn received the General Secretary of Mexico's Labour Party on 17 July. The top legislator reaffirmed Vietnam's commitment to strengthening its traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Mexico, an important partner in Latin America. He also welcomed the establishment and activities of the Mexico-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group, saying stronger ties between the two friendship groups and parliamentary committees would deepen legislative cooperation.
Artificial intelligence, semiconductors and digital transformation are driving demand for highly skilled workers in Vietnam, as the country's high-tech sector continues to expand. This is creating a growing challenge: how to equip students with the skills needed by a rapidly changing industry. Closer cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea in education could help develop the talent both sides need.
Records and documents from the US are helping Vietnam continue the search for fallen soldiers from the war. A recent handover includes a dossier on a suspected mass grave site at Con Tien Hill in Quang Tri, offering new leads in the ongoing search.