Population work has achieved foundational and lasting progress in both institutions and organisational structures with the approval of the Population Law by the National Assembly. Yet for the Population Law to take effect, decisive and coordinated action is required across all levels, sectors, and the entire political system.

The Ministry of Health has affirmed that the Population Law, once enacted, will serve as the overarching legal framework for Viet Nam’s demographic work in the country’s next phase of development.

A draft Population Law is expected to be passed at the ongoing 10th plenary session of the 15th National Assembly. One of the issues attracting considerable feedback is the need for long-term solutions to maintain the replacement fertility rate.