Draft law proposes flexible tax thresholds, extended incentives for EVs

Draft law proposes flexible tax thresholds, extended incentives for EVs

A draft law amending and supplementing several articles of the laws on personal income tax, value-added tax, corporate income tax, and special consumption tax was discussed at the morning session of the National Assembly (N.A.) Standing Committee on April 20.

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Lawmakers suggest groundbreaking mechanisms to revive Vietnamese culture

Lawmakers called for turning the Politburo’s Resolution 80-NQ/TW into a binding resolution as they debated ways to revitalize the nation’s cultural foundations during group discussions in Hanoi on April 20 over the National Assembly’s draft resolution on Vietnamese cultural development.

Pathways to double-digit growth to be tabled at 16th N.A.’s first session


Measures to achieve the two-digit economic growth target in the 2026-2031 period will be the focus of discussions during the 16th National Assembly (N.A.)’s ongoing first session.

Criminal Police forever symbol of people’s trust: PM


Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on April 18 attended a ceremony marking the 80th traditional day of the Criminal Police force under the Ministry of Public Security (April 18, 1946 - 2026), during which he affirmed the name "Criminal Police" will forever stand as a symbol of the people’s trust, the strictness of the law, and a source of fear for criminals.

Top leader lauds unsung contributions by ethnic minority figures to national culture


Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on April 18 praised the persistent, silent, yet immense contributions by village elders, community leaders, artisans, and prominent figures among ethnic minorities nationwide – those who are preserving the roots of the nation and safeguarding the values that constitute the identity, depth, and enduring strength of Vietnam.
OP-ED: Personnel consolidation – A lever to elevate national governance, development

The opening days of the 2026–2031 tenure have marked a synchronized and resolute shift in personnel work from the central to local levels. The consolidation of key leadership positions within the Party and the State, alongside the restructuring, reassignment, and appointment of officials across various agencies and localities, not only meets immediate requirements but also lays a critical foundation for a new phase of national development.

OP-ED: 14th Party Central Committee’s second plenum: Substantive governance to drive breakthroughs


The second plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee concluded after three days of urgent, serious, and responsible deliberations. One clear takeaway is the very high level of consensus among the Party Central Committee on major issues concerning the Party and the country. This alignment goes beyond rhetoric, signaling a firm determination to put in place substantive operational foundations for the entire term to enable breakthrough and sustainable growth.

Draft law seeks to expand role, authority of overseas missions


The National Assembly (N.A.) Standing Committee on March 18 discussed a draft law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Overseas Representative Missions of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at its 55th session.

Ballots and civic responsibility


Nearly 79 million eligible voters nationwide will head to the polls for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure on March 15.
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