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The English translation of Law Amending and Supplementing the Law on Judicial Records has been published
The Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Judicial Records 2025, No. 107/2025/QH15, shall take effect on July 01, 2026, and focuses on amending key provisions to create a synchronous legal framework for judicial record management in the new period.
11/02/2026
The English translation of the 2025 Law on Investment is newly published
The National Assembly passed the Law on Investment No. 143/2025/QH15 to create an open investment environment, attract large-scale and high-tech projects, and promote decentralization and delegation of power in the State management of investment.
10/02/2026
Ministry introduces new administrative procedures regarding radiation and nuclear safety
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has announced 39 newly-promulgated administrative procedures and 51 annulled ones in the field of radiation and nuclear safety.
06/02/2026
Strategy to help enhance Vietnam’s prestige, appeal on international arena
The target is set out in the Government’s strategy to promote Vietnam’s global image for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045, approved by the Prime Minister on January 27. The strategy underlines that promoting Vietnam's image abroad is not merely information activities, but a strategic "soft" tool serving the country's development.
06/02/2026
Import tariff-rate quotas for salt and birds' eggs for 2026 have been newly published
The import tariff-rate quotas for salt and birds’ eggs in 2026 are prescribed in Circular No. 03/2026/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, issued on January 26, 2026, and taking effect on March 15, 2026.
05/02/2026
List of special-purpose machinery serving agricultural production to 5% VAT from December 31, 2025
The Minister of Agriculture and Environment has promulgated Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BNNMT on providing guidance on other special-purpose machinery serving agricultural production not yet specified in Clause 6, Article 19 of the Government’s Decree No. 181/2025/ND-CP dated July 01, 2025, detailing a number of articles of the Law on Value-Added Tax.
05/02/2026
From March 1, 2026, business households may no longer use bank accounts under individuals’ names
This requirement is prescribed in Circular No. 25/2025/TT-NHNN, which amends Circular No. 17/2024/TT-NHNN on the opening and use of payment accounts at payment service providers.
04/02/2026
2026 import tariff quotas for raw tobacco are 79,199 tons
The Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular No. 04/2026/TT-BCT dated January 26, 2026, providing the 2026 import tariff quotas for raw tobacco. This Circular shall take effect on March 15, 2026.
04/02/2026
English translation of the 2025 Law on Tax Administration is newly published
The Law on Tax Administration No. 108/2025/QH15 was passed to promote digital transformation, simplify administrative procedures, and enhance transparency in Vietnam's tax administration. The Law shall take effect from July 01, 2026 (specifically, several regulations on business households shall take effect earlier from January 01, 2026).
02/02/2026
New Decree clarifies mechanisms for land use levy
The Government has issued Decree No. 50/2026/ND-CP, detailing Resolution No. 254/2025/QH15 on mechanisms and policies for removing difficulties and obstacles in the implementation of the Law on Land 2024, specifically regarding land use levy and land rent. The Decree was promulgated and took effect on 31 January 2026.
02/02/2026
Gov’t simplifies investment, administrative procedures in science, technology, innovation
The Government on January 14 issued Decree 15/2026/ND-CP, revising several existing provisions in a move to streamline investment and business conditions and reduce unnecessary administrative requirements within the scope of state management of science, technology and innovation.
02/02/2026
Law on Science, Technology and Innovation helps drive fast, sustainable development
As the global economy transitions towards a knowledge-based model, science, technology and innovation have become decisive engines of national growth. In Vietnam, the 2025 Law on Science, Technology and Innovation is widely viewed as a strategic institutional framework for improving national competitiveness while raising the country’s position in global value chains.
02/02/2026
New decree spells out incentives for private sector development
The Government has issued a decree providing detailed guidance on the implementation of special mechanisms and policies aimed at developing the private sector, clarifying incentives related to land access, taxation, innovation and human resource development.
02/02/2026
New financial mechanism for training nuclear power human resources
To support Vietnam’s nuclear power development, the Ministry of Finance has released a draft circular offering financial incentives, entitlements, and allowances for lecturers, students, and administrators involved in training nuclear power personnel and further training programs.
30/01/2026
New action plan supports visa incentives for foreign experts
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed a decision approving a detailed plan to implement the Government's Decree 221/2025/NĐ-CP on granting time-limited visa exemptions to foreign nationals designated as special beneficiaries entitled to preferential treatment in support of Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
30/01/2026
Domestic carbon exchange makes debut
Government Decree 29 specifies that GHG emission allowances and carbon credits must be centrally registered on the national registration system on GHG emission allowances, carbon credits of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment before being deposited and traded on the domestic carbon exchange.
30/01/2026