(L&D) – Embracing the view that the right to legal housing is a fundamental right of citizens, the conclusion of To Lam sets forth a new requirement that housing development should be regarded not merely as a market issue, but as a pillar of social security, public trust, and sustainable development.
(L&D) - On the afternoon of April 1, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Vietnam International Financial Center, chaired a meeting with leaders and representatives of several ministries, functional agencies, and the two localities of Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang to discuss the completion of the draft Regulations on the Operation of the Vietnam International Financial Center.
(L&D) - After the Lunar New Year holiday, workers will enter the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day holiday, the April 30 – May 1 holiday, and the National Day holiday on September 2 in 2026.
(L&D) - The determination of the value of exhibits and means used in administrative violations (hereinafter referred to as assets) is a crucial step that directly determines the sanctioning authority and the applicable fine bracket. However, current law enforcement practice reveals a lack of consistency between the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations and the 2023 Law on Prices, resulting in legal risks for competent authorities.This article focuses on analyzing these inconsistencies and
(L&D) – Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has just signed a decision approving the 2026 Activity Plan of the Central Council for Coordination in Legal Dissemination and Education, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of legal dissemination and education, placing citizens and enterprises at the center.
(L&D) - The article analyzes international experience in identifying the risks of legal disputes arising from liquefied natural gas sales and purchase contracts. On that basis, it puts forward several implications aimed at limiting risks in LNG supply activities in Viet Nam.
(L&D) - The determination of the value of exhibits and means used in administrative violations (hereinafter referred to as “assets”) is a key step that directly determines sanctioning competence and the applicable fine bracket. However, current law enforcement practice reveals a lack of consistency between the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations and the Law on Prices 2023, giving rise to legal risks for competent authorities. This article focuses on analyzing and proposing improvements
(L&D) - The Government has just promulgated Decree No. 09/2026/ND-CP prescribing the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice. Accordingly, the Ministry of Justice is assigned an additional task of controlling administrative procedures.
(L&D) - This article analyzes the dual legal nature of traditional lottery tickets, while referencing international experience and proposing an approach grounded in the core principles of civil law in order to improve the legal framework governing this field in Viet Nam.
(L&D) - The 2014 Law on Marriage and Family continues to affirm its “pillar” role in protecting human rights and children’s rights, while fostering progressive and happy families within the context of urban life and digital governance in Ho Chi Minh City.
(L&D) - The year 2025 marked pivotal transformations in Vietnam’s lawmaking and law enforcement, as the legal system underwent strong reforms to meet the country’s development needs in a new era.
(LND) – On the morning of December 29, the Ministry of Education and Training announced 10 outstanding achievements in the field of Education and Training in 2025.
(L&D) The case in which Vietnamese competent authorities have prosecuted, issued warrants for, and tried in absentia the two individuals Le Trung Khoa and Nguyen Van Dai is a typical example demonstrating Viet Nam’s determination to uphold the principle of the “rule of law”, regardless of where the violators are hiding.
L&D)-On the morning of 25 December, at the Headquarters of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, President Luong Cuong, Head of the Central Steering Committee on Judicial Reform (the Steering Committee), chaired the third meeting in 2025 of the Steering Committee.
(L&D) - Ensuring the lawful rights and interests of minors is not only a legal requirement but also a measure of the level of civility and humanity of a society.
(L&D)-On the morning of December 19 in Ha Noi, the Law and Development Journal, in coordination with Thuy Loi University, solemnly organized a ceremony for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation, aiming to promote training, scientific research, and publishing activities between the two entities.
(L&D) On the morning of December 19 in Hanoi, the Journal of Law & Development, in coordination with Thuyloi University, solemnly organized a ceremony to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation with a view to promoting training, scientific research, and publishing activities between the two entities.
(L&D) – Ministry of Education and Training proposes specifically standards and conditions for foreigners teaching and doing scientific research. The proposals are included in the draft Decree on foreign nationals working in management, teaching, research and academic exchange at educational institutions in Vietnam.
(LND) – The Ministry of Finance is drafting a new Decree on the private placement and trading of corporate bonds, aiming to complete the current legal framework, tighten conditions for individual investors, clearly classify issuing entities, and enhance transparency and safety standards for the capital market.
(L&D) - At the 10th Session of the 15th National Assembly, the draft Law on Electronic Commerce was extensively discussed in the plenary hall and in group sessions, focusing on platform responsibilities, users’ right to choose services, and inter-agency coordination mechanisms, with the aim of improving the legal framework on commercial competition in the context of integration and digital transformation.
(L&D) - On the morning of November 24, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung chaired a meeting on three projects submitted by the Ministry of Justice under the Government and Prime Minister’s work program for November 2025.
(L&D) In order to expand public access to legal aid services, the Department of Legal Dissemination, Education and Legal Aid (Ministry of Justice) has launched a free legal aid hotline.
(L&D) - The equitization of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) has been identified by the Government as one of the key breakthroughs aimed at improving the efficiency of capital and public asset utilization, thereby creating new momentum for economic growth.
(L&D) - The removal or reduction of certain Fire Prevention and Fighting standards aims to eliminate mechanical and ineffective regulations and avoid wastefulness, while still maintaining, or even enhancing, safety requirements for areas and facilities with a high risk of fire and explosion.
(L&D) The State Council for Professorship has just announced the list of candidates who have met the qualification standards for the titles of Professor and Associate Professor in 2025. This year, a total of 900 individuals have been approved, including 71 Professors and 829 Associate Professors.
(LND) - In the context of non-traditional risks – from extreme natural disasters to information crises in cyberspace – increasingly challenging national governance capacity, the draft Emergency State Law, discussed by the National Assembly on the afternoon of October 27, is not only aimed at handling situations, but also at ensuring social stability when crises arise.
(L&D)-The official information announcement event of the project, held in Hanoi, marked a memorable milestone in the development journey of Flamingo Holdings, signifying the birth of a distinctive standard of resort living.
(L&D) -On October 10, 2025, the Ministry of Justice held a handover ceremony to transfer the primary responsibility for developing the “National Legal Portal” from the Department of Legal Dissemination, Legal Education and Legal Aid to the Department of Information Technology.
(L&D)-According to the recently published report by Brand Finance Vietnam, SHB ranks 33rd in the Top 100 Most Valuable Brands in Vietnam, affirming the bank’s reputation, brand strength, and solid financial capacity.
(L&D)-As a Sponsor of Vietnam Card Day 2025, Saigon – Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) promises to bring customers, especially Gen Z, modern and secure payment experiences along with numerous attractive offers, contributing to promoting cashless habits within the community.
