Vietnam's lawmakers race to finalise draft laws before March 15 election
Vietnam's National Assembly Standing Committee has begun its 55th session in Hà Nội to push forward key legislative work. The meeting comes ahead of the March 15 election, where 500 seats in the 16th National Assembly and local People's Councils will be decided for the 2026–2031 term. Officials are under pressure to finalise draft laws and ensure smooth preparations before the vote.
The session, led by National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn, will focus on 10 draft laws and one draft resolution. Among the proposed legislation are the Law on Notarisation, the Law on Legal Aid, and the Law on Social Insurance. Some drafts, however, still lack complete appraisal dossiers, prompting calls for faster action to avoid delays.
Mẫn stressed the need for meticulous planning to prevent legal gaps during the transition between terms. The committee will also review a draft Resolution on the 2026–2030 Socio-Economic Development Plan and assess the government's 2025 report on thrift and anti-waste measures.
Election preparations are intensifying, with the National Election Council and other agencies working to ensure a well-organised process. A second round of opinions will be gathered on the first plenary sitting of the new assembly. All bodies involved have been urged to take full responsibility in the coming weeks to guarantee a seamless handover.
The committee's session aims to resolve outstanding issues in the draft laws before the March 15 election. Once finalised, the legislation will shape the work of the 16th National Assembly and local councils for the next five years. Officials must now address remaining delays to meet the tight deadline.
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