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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
Cross-border telecom providers could face fines of up to 5 per cent of global revenue
Foreign enterprises providing cross-border telecommunications and Internet services in Vietnam could face fines of up to 5 per cent of their global revenue for serious violations related to data security, according to a draft Law on Data Security proposed by the Ministry of Public Security.
10/08/2026
Government adopts action programme on environmental protection, climate resilience
The Government has issued Resolution 208/NQ-CP, adopting an action programme to implement the 14th Party Central Committee's Conclusion 75-KL/TW on environmental protection and proactive climate change response in the new era.
10/08/2026
Vietnam sets out plan to become strong maritime nation by 2030
The programme, issued under Resolution 218/NQ-CP dated August 7, seeks to translate the Party Central Committee’s Resolution 20-NQ/TW on building and developing Vietnam into a strong maritime nation, into specific tasks.
10/08/2026
Law expected to facilitate cross-border trade
Deputy Director of the Department of Customs Nguyen Thanh Hung said the draft law establishes a legal framework to convert fragmented customs documents into standardised digital data, enabling AI to process and analyse information for automated customs clearance.
04/08/2026
From August 15, 2026, English translations of all agencies in the political system to be standardized
The English translation of the official name of the country, names of agencies and units, and titles of leaders, cadres and civil servants in the political system shall be standardized in accordance with Circular No. 05/2026/TT-BNG dated June 30, 2026.
03/08/2026
Efforts made to create breakthroughs in primary health care, workforce development
Aiming to ensure all citizens can access quality healthcare close to home, detect diseases earlier and improve quality of life amid rapid population aging, cities and provinces are adopting reforms to enhance healthcare capacity.
03/08/2026
Five criteria set out for state budget support for strategic technology tasks
The Ministry of Science and Technology has released a draft circular, propising five criteria for strategic technology development tasks to be entitled to financial support from the state budget under the Special National Programme.
03/08/2026
Proposal on establishment of centrally-run Bac Ninh city approved
Under Resolution 205/NQ-CP dated August 1, 2026, the Government assigned the Ministry of Home Affairs to coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies to fully incorporate comments from Government members into the submission, the proposal, and the draft National Assembly resolution on the establishment of the centrally-run city in accordance with regulations.
03/08/2026
National data strategy approved to boost growth amid rapid digital transformation
The Prime Minister on July 18 approved, under Decision 1308/QD-TTg, the National Data Strategy for the 2026-30 period, with a vision towards 2045, aiming to turn data into a strategic resource and a new driver of the country’s governance, economic growth and digital transformation
03/08/2026
Boosting “Made in Vietnam” digital cultural products
The Government has enacted a decree detailing the development of digital cultural infrastructure, explicitly promoting the utilisation of digital cultural products and services researched, developed, produced and provided by domestic enterprises.
31/07/2026
New e-commerce law strengthens accountability across digital marketplace
Instead of focusing mainly on protecting consumers as previously, the Law on E-commerce clearly defines the legal responsibilities of all participants in the digital marketplace, including e-commerce platforms, businesses, online sellers, key opinion leaders (KOLs), key opinion consumers (KOCs) and affiliate marketers.
31/07/2026