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Vietnamese lawmakers review citizen grievance handling as parliament tackles key legislation
Vietnam's National Assembly bodies processed over 3,400 citizen visits in 2026, addressing complaints and petitions across thousands of cases. Lawmakers are simultaneously advancing discussions on food safety amendments and cultural industry development.
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Parliamentary bodies and delegations across Vietnam received 3,478 citizen visits throughout 2026, handling grievances spanning complaints, denunciations, petitions and public feedback on 3,081 separate cases, according to a report reviewed by lawmakers. The figure included 104 large-group visits, underscoring continued public engagement with legislative processes.
The citizen reception report comes as the National Assembly advances its legislative agenda, with lawmakers scheduled to debate amendments to the Law on Food Safety on November 11. The discussion reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen regulatory frameworks governing food production and safety standards in the country.
Parallel to food safety deliberations, legislators are scrutinizing a draft Law on Cultural Industry Development, signalling government commitment to supporting Vietnam's creative and cultural sectors. The proposed legislation aims to establish clearer regulatory pathways for the cultural economy.
Additionally, lawmakers are examining plans for an expanded expressway network, with parliamentary debate focused on infrastructure development priorities. The multi-pronged legislative agenda reflects the assembly's engagement with economic, public health and development concerns.