Law and Life

Nghe An: Year-end review and awarding ceremony for creative activities in 2025

(L&D) The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Nghe An organized the Year-end Review and Awarding Ceremony for three major creative contests and campaigns in 2025, and presented awards for three typical creative activities in 2025, including: the photo and video contest “Nghe An hanh phuc - Happy Nghe An 2025”; the campaign for composing and promoting literary and artistic works under the theme “Chung một cơ đồ Việt Nam” (Sharing one national cause of Viet Nam); and the contest for desig

Mr. Vu Dai Thang Appointed as Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee and Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee

(L&D) - The Politburo has reassigned and designated Mr. Vu Dai Thang, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee, to join the Executive Committee and the Standing Committee of the Hanoi Party Committee, and to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term. The Hanoi People’s Council has also elected Mr. Vu Dai Thang as Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee for the 2021–2026 term.

The National Legal Portal brings legal benefits closer to the people in the digital era

(L&D) - The National Legal Portal (phapluat.gov.vn) brings legal assistance closer to the people through accurate searches, online questions and answers, transparent monitoring of recommendations, along with an AI Assistant that “interprets” legal provisions in the digital era.

Dak Lak: Enhancing the capacity of grassroots mediators towards a community with respect for the rule of law

(L&D) - The Department of Legal Dissemination, Education, and Legal Aid (Ministry of Justice), in coordination with the Dak Lak Department of Justice, organized a training course on “Enhancing the Capacity of Grassroots Mediators,” aiming to build a cohesive community with respect for the rule of law.

Thanh Hoa expands legal aid activities to remote and isolated areas

(L&D) - With the objective of bringing the law closer to the people, especially those living in remote and isolated areas, Thanh Hoa has been actively implementing free legal aid activities, helping local residents understand their rights, grasp the procedures for accessing legal services, and become more confident in protecting their lawful rights and interests.

The Youth Union of the Vietnam Lawyers Association spreads the message “For the health of the community – Say no to tobacco”

(L&D) - On the morning of October 31, in Hanoi, the Youth Union of the Central Agency of the Vietnam Lawyers Association, in coordination with the Center for Legal and Policy Consulting on Health and HIV/AIDS, and with the support of the Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control Fund under the Ministry of Health, organized the launching ceremony of the writing contest entitled “Understanding the Law on Tobacco Harm Prevention and Control” in order to spread the message “For the Health of the Community

Environmental protection: No "paying the price later" - The National Assembly calls for a shift from passive to proactive approach

(L&D) Viet Nam has entered a stage where it must make a clear choice: either continue to follow the “growth first – remedy later” model, or fully shift to a proactive prevention model that regards the environment as the foundation of sustainable development.

FPS 2025 - "Sen's Resonance": Marking 11 years of tradition, spreading the spirit of youth in the Faculty of Political Science

(L&D) - On the evening of October 24, 2025, at the Main Hall of the Academy of Journalism and Communication, the annual freshman welcoming event FPS 2025 of the Faculty of Political Science took place in a colorful and emotional atmosphere under the theme “Sen’s Resonance” – The Resonance of Lotus Flowers. This marks the 11th year the program has been held, highlighting a persistent journey rich in humanistic values and the strong cohesion among the students of the Faculty.

Legal dissemination and education suitable for each target group and ethnic minority area, with emphasis on ethnic languages and traditional methods appropriate to people's daily lives

(L&D) - The Ministry of Ethnic Affairs and Religion is drafting a Prime Minister’s Decision approving the Scheme on dissemination and legal education suitable for each ethnic minority group, with emphasis on ethnic languages, traditional methods, practical content, and focusing on legal issues related to people’s livelihood.

Streamlining the apparatus, fostering innovation from the grassroots level

(L&D) – In order to foster innovation from the grassroots level to the central level within the policy of streamlining the apparatus for greater efficiency, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) is implementing a project to ensure the effective mobilization of social resources in a focused and prioritized manner.

Ho Chi Minh City Police Launch Intensive Campaign to Suppress Crime and Ensure Public Security and Order

On the morning of August 1, the Ho Chi Minh City Police organized a ceremony to launch an intensive campaign to attack and suppress crime, ensuring public security and order in celebration of the Party Congresses at all levels, towards the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, as well as the 80th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the People’s Public Security.

Nghe An: Pursuit of an Escaped Prisoner from a Detention Facility

(L&D) - A prisoner unexpectedly escaped from a detention facility under the Ministry of Public Security located in Nghe An province. Immediately thereafter, the warden of the facility issued a wanted decision, and functional forces were mobilized to pursue and apprehend the fugitive.

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