The National Assembly Standing Committee continued its 36th session in Hanoi on August 22 with a Q&A session focusing on justice, internal affairs, public security, social safety, inspection, courts, and the procuracy.

The Investigation Police Agency of the Department of Public Security of the northern province of Thai Binh on July 10 announced decisions to launch criminal proceedings against and arrested Le Thanh Van, a deputy of the 15th National Assembly (NA), for the charge of abusing position and power to influence others for personal gain in line with Article 358 of the Criminal Code.