- Seven transformative laws passed on science, defence, finance, and justice.
- Six critical resolutions approved, including expressway megaprojects.
- Signals Vietnam’s push toward modern governance and economic acceleration.
On the concluding day of its 9th session, the 15th National Assembly of Vietnam enacted seven groundbreaking laws, aimed at enhancing the country’s legal infrastructure across key sectors.
In addition, the updated Criminal Procedure Code introduces wider investigative powers at the local level and provisions for emergency extradition detentions, showcasing a broader commitment to legal efficiency.
Vietnam Approves Sweeping Legal and Infrastructure Reforms in Historic Parliamentary Session
The National Assembly also passed a law designed to foster technological innovation, institutionalizing resolutions to encourage outcome-based funding and commercialisation of research. This move is expected to boost private sector confidence and promote public-private collaboration in science and technology development.
The newly amended Law on National Defence consolidates legal structures across 11 related laws, aligning defence policies with the country’s evolving administrative framework. By refining defence protocols and ensuring legal consistency, the law reinforces Vietnam’s readiness for both conventional and emerging security challenges.
Among the six resolutions, investment policies for major expressway projects—such as the Quy Nhơn–Pleiku Expressway and HCM City Ring Road 4—demonstrate the government’s long-term infrastructure vision. These mega-projects are expected to drive regional connectivity and support Vietnam’s broader economic integration.
Crucially, a resolution to reorganize the People’s Courts and Procuracies paves the way for a more streamlined judicial system. The dissolution of high-level and district-level entities represents a significant shift towards centralisation, aimed at improving legal clarity and reducing bureaucratic redundancies.
Vietnam’s 9th parliamentary session marks a turning point, setting the stage for systemic reforms and nationwide development through robust legislative action.
“Laws are not masters but servants, and he rules them who obeys them.” – Henry Ward Beecher
