# Vietnam National Assembly restructuring and legislative acts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-national-assembly-organizational-restructuring
> Updated: 2026-08-21T13:15:12.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The National Assembly of Vietnam has introduced new organizational structures for its 16th tenure. This includes the formation of a Group of Specialized Local National Assembly Delegates, led by Chairperson Tran Thi Dieu Thuy, to facilitate the exchange of experience in legislation and supervision.

Additionally, the legislature established the Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians Organisation to manage parliamentary relations with foreign legislatures. Do Van Chien, a member of the Politburo and Permanent Vice President of the National Assembly, was appointed as the organization’s Chairperson. National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man stated that this resolution represents a significant step for the legislature’s external activities and global parliamentary relations.

During its first extraordinary session, the Assembly passed several key pieces of legislation, including the amended Law on Petroleum, the Law on Customs, and the Law on Dissemination and Education of Law. The Law on Petroleum received 473 affirmative votes out of 475 participants, while the Law on Customs received 471 votes in favor out of 474 participants. The Law on Dissemination and Education of Law passed with 466 votes from 475 participants. The Assembly also held discussions regarding a draft amended Penal Code.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Vietnam National Assembly passes new laws and establishes parliamentary friendship organization

Vietnam's National Assembly passed amended laws on petroleum, customs, and legal education, while officially establishing the Organization of Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Groups to bolster diplomatic ties.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-establishes-friendship-parliamentarians-organisation

### 2026-08-19: Vietnam National Assembly establishes new parliamentary groups

Vietnam's National Assembly has established a Group of Specialized Local Delegates and a Parliamentary Friendship Organization for its 16th tenure to enhance legislative work and foreign relations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-national-assembly-establishes-new-parliamentary-groups

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