Decree No. 18/2013/L-CTN On the promulgation of the Constitution

Decree No. 18/2013/L-CTN of the President promulgating the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam adopted by the Sixth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly on November 28, 2013.

Document No.18/2013/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrương Tấn Sang — Chủ tịch nước
Updated25/06/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date08/12/2013
Effective date08/12/2013
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 18/2013/L-CTN of the President promulgating the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam adopted by the Sixth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly on November 28, 2013.

Key points

  • The Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was promulgated and took effect from November 28, 2013.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: The newly promulgated Constitution will guide state agencies and citizens in exercising their rights and fulfilling their obligations in accordance with the spirit of people's sovereignty.
  • Negative impact: There is no specific impact on businesses or citizens mentioned in the document.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does the newly promulgated Constitution take effect?

The Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was promulgated and took effect from November 28, 2013.

What is the basis for promulgating the Constitution?

The basis for promulgating the Constitution is Article 103 and Article 106 of the 1992 Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth National Assembly, Fifth Session.

When was the newly promulgated Constitution adopted?

The Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was adopted by the Sixth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly on November 28, 2013.

How many sessions of the Thirteenth National Assembly adopted the Constitution?

The Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was adopted at the Sixth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly.

When did the promulgation decree of the Constitution take effect?

Decree No. 18/2013/L-CTN of the President promulgating the Constitution took effect from November 28, 2013.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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Number: 18/2013/L-CTN

Hanoi, December 8, 2013

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Constitution

CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992, amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth National Assembly, sixth session;

NOW PROMULGATE

The Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Passed by the Thirteenth National Assembly, sixth session of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on November 28, 2013./.

CHAIRMAN

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Truong Tan Sang

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