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Government Resolution 408/NQ-CPA approving a plan for organizing the elections of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure aims to ensure that the elections are conducted in a democratic, equal and law-abiding manner.

Decision No. 47/2025/QD-TTg, which will take effect on January 25 next year, highlights coordination among ministries, ministerial-level agencies and Government-affiliated bodies in activities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Under the proposal, household and individual businesses with annual revenue of VND 1 billion or more would be required to use e-invoices with a tax authority code or invoices generated from cash registers connected to the tax authority’s database, in line with Decree 70.

The ministry says the push reflects the speed and scale of technological change, with AI rapidly reshaping economies, labour markets and everyday life.

The Prime Minister on December 10 issued a decision approving a scheme to send Vietnamese citizens to study in Russia, China, Eastern European countries, and former Soviet Union countries during 2026-35.

Government Decree 308/2025/ND-CP says that digital transformation activities in the field of cultural heritage may not cause harm to the integrity and originality of cultural heritages while guaranteeing the rights of cultural heritage owners.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on December 11 signed Decision 2692/QD-TTg, approving a project on applying the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart transport.

Employers and employees who have paid compulsory social insurance premiums may voluntarily participate in supplementary retirement insurance, according to the draft Decree on supplementary retirement insurance recently proposed by the Ministry of Finance.

Every year on November 20, Vietnam honors teachers for their dedication to the noble cause of education. This year, the celebration is especially meaningful as the National Assembly has adopted the Law on Teachers, a major step forward in honoring and developing the contigent of teachers, and improving education quality nationwide.

The Minister of Science and Technology has recently announced the List of key digital technology products and services applicable to agencies, organizations, enterprises and individuals engaged in the production and supply of, or carrying out activities related to, the products and services of this kind in Vietnam.

As Vietnam’s economy continues to integrate deeply into the global economy, better incentives for investors in industrial parks and economic zones prove one of the policy tools to create a transparent and favorable investment environment, foster the sustainable development, and improve the domestic business competitiveness.

Resolution 66.7/2025/NQ-CP dated November 15 states that agencies receiving dossiers for settlement of administrative procedures must exploit and use data from national databases and specialized databases as substitutes for paper documents.

According to the action plan, the 2026-30 phase aims to control, prevent and gradually reverse air pollution in key economic zones, prioritizing the mitigation of pollution in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces.

The ongoing flooding has caused extensive damage in Khanh Hoa province. Ten people have been confirmed dead while two remain missing and 19 others injured.

E10 biofuel has already been piloted by the two largest fuel distributors, Petrolimex and PV Oil, since August 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Hai Phong.