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New R&D rule could spur millions of dollars in additional tech investment
If the proposed threshold is approved and takes effect, the five largest technology companies could add up to VND 7.6 trillion (USD 291 million) in R&D funding annually.
03/09/2026
Heavier sanctions against intellectual property infringements
Tightening sanctions for handling acts of infringement of intellectual property rights (IPRs) and violations of the IP law, especially IPRs-related counterfeit goods, is one of the key contents of a Prime Minister Decision that took effect on August 21.
03/09/2026
Vietnam to award 1,500 full scholarships for strategic technology training abroad
By 2035, 1,500 Vietnamese citizens are expected to receive full scholarships for overseas study and research, including 100 undergraduate students, 400 master's students, 500 doctoral candidates and 500 postdoctoral researchers. The allocation may be adjusted in line with training needs and the state budget.
25/08/2026
Artificial intelligence to be included in school curriculum
The AI education content is structured around four areas corresponding to key AI competencies: human-centred thinking, AI ethics, AI techniques and applications, and AI system design.
25/08/2026
Vietnam strengthens international cooperation to master strategic technologies
The Prime Minister has issued a strategy on international cooperation in strategic technologies through 2030, aimed at helping the country master core technologies, strengthen technological self-reliance and enhance national competitiveness.
25/08/2026
New financial mechanism for strategic technology development
The Ministry of Science and Technology has introduced a new financial mechanism for strategic technology research and development tasks under the special national programme on science, technology and innovation.
25/08/2026
Vietnam issues new cybersecurity rules for domestic, foreign businesses
Issued on August 19, the decree comprises six chapters and 32 articles, covering cybersecurity protection measures, information security assurance, specialised cybersecurity training, and management of IP address identification for telecommunications and Internet service providers.
25/08/2026
Resolution helps drive foreign direct investment into green economy
This presents Vietnam with an opportunity not only to attract more FDI, but also to select high-quality projects that generate greater added value, promote technology transfer and help create new growth drivers.
18/08/2026
Draft Law aims to unlock growth potential of Vietnam’s cultural industry
The Draft Law on Cultural Industry Development aims to establish a unified legal framework to foster a favourable environment for businesses and creators to develop high-quality cultural products that generate economic value while preserving Vietnam’s cultural identity.
18/08/2026
Digital ID holders get fee waivers, discounts
The Ministry of Finance has issued circular No. 117/2026/TT-BTC, effective from August 15, 2026 to February 28, 2027, offering incentives to citizens who meet the prescribed conditions.
18/08/2026
New decree expands e-ID app, cuts paperwork and public service fees
Under the revised rules, once a document is integrated into the national ID app, agencies handling administrative procedures, public services, or civil transactions must retrieve the information directly from the system rather than requiring people to submit it again.
17/08/2026
Vietnam steps up research and testing infrastructure to master core technologies
The Prime Minister has recently approved a scheme to develop national key research and testing centres and laboratories focused on strategic technologies, targeting mastery of at least 10 core technologies to support strategic technology products and tackle major national challenges.
17/08/2026
Draft law seeks to create digital identities for all physical and virtual entities
The Ministry of Public Security is taking the lead in drafting a Law on Electronic Identification and Authentication that would significantly expand Vietnam’s identification framework beyond individuals and organisations to cover virtually all entities in the physical and digital worlds.
13/08/2026
Sci-tech diplomacy: A new mission for diplomatic sector
The directive by General Secretary and President Lam reflects a shift in Vietnam’s development mindset, in line with the Politburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 on breakthroughs in sci-tech, innovation and national digital transformation. For the first time, sci-tech has been placed at the very centre as a driver of growth model.
12/08/2026
Draft urban development law expected to create long-term framework for HCM City’s growth
National Assembly deputy Do Duc Hien of Ho Chi Minh City said "The draft Law on Urban Development is designed to grant Ho Chi Minh City greater autonomy in issuing legal documents to detail and implement the powers delegated to it."
10/08/2026
Draft Land Law strengthens resettlement safeguards, decentralises land recovery powers
A draft revision of the Land Law would codify the principle that people whose land is recovered by the State must enjoy housing and living conditions equal to or better than those before relocation, while proposing greater land-recovery powers for local authorities and a special mechanism to speed up site clearance for important projects.
10/08/2026