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On August 26, at the Conference on Understanding and Implementing the Urban Development Law, the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee launched a 30-day campaign to complete the drafting of documents for the law’s implementation, with the determination to ensure that the entire system of guiding documents takes effect alongside the Urban Development Law on October 1, 2026.

In the draft Law on Public Procurement (Amendment), the Ministry of Finance proposes policies to prioritize and provide preferential treatment in public procurement for domestically sourced goods.

The Ministry of Health is seeking public input on the draft Food Safety Law (Amendment) to address practical challenges that have arisen; to define and emphasize the responsibilities of regulatory agencies and food businesses; and to improve the effectiveness of ensuring food quality and safety.