The work "prominent images during the 80th anniversary of national day" by the VnExpress author group received the Dien Hong third prize in 2025.

New resolutions expand the authority of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang in investment, land, planning, and finance to address urban bottlenecks and accelerate key projects.

The National Assembly has approved the establishment of a free trade zone in Ho Chi Minh City, piloting special policies to attract investment and help the city become a regional economic hub.

Starting in 2026, the state will recover land in three more instances for socio-economic development, including projects for free trade zones and international financial centers.

Starting 1/7/2026, 38 conditional business sectors will no longer need operating licenses, shifting to a post-inspection regime to foster greater business freedom.

Vinh - Thanh Thuy expressway connecting to Laos to begin next year

The deposit insurance organization is allowed to pay out early, without needing to wait for bank bankruptcy, to prevent the risk of collapse and stabilize depositor confidence.

The tax-exempt revenue threshold for business households will be raised from 100 million to 500 million dong per year, starting early 2026.

The national assembly approved a plan to revise the personal income tax schedule, reducing brackets from seven to five while maintaining the highest tax rate at 35%.

Delegate Tran Van Lam proposed re-exempting fertilizers from value added tax, while allowing manufacturing businesses to deduct input tax, similar to animal feed products.

Given the reality that the number of divorce cases is approximately 30% of new marriages, a delegate proposed assigning mediation targets to courts to increase judges' accountability.

Operating Noi Bai and Gia Binh airports simultaneously will utilize satellite navigation and establish a common operational airspace to ensure safety and minimize intersections and conflicts, according to the Minister of Construction.

The government proposes that compensation and resettlement funds for large, important projects in the capital could be up to two times the regulated amount.

The Culture and Social Affairs Committee proposes a 10% tax rate for all types of media, down from the current 20%, to increase tax incentives and provide financial support when media agencies perform political tasks.