Property to be granted e-identification codes from March 1

Each real estate product will have its own unique electronic identification code starting from March 1 this year to ensure transparency, strict management and standardization of market information.

09/01/2026

Mobile Money transaction limit raised tenfold to VND 100 million monthly

The Government has raised the monthly transaction limit for Mobile Money accounts to VND 100 million (USD 3,850), a tenfold increase from the previous cap, as it moves to expand digital payment options for consumers.

09/01/2026

Decree regulates corporate income tax incentives

A CIT rate of 15 percent applies to enterprises with a total revenue in the preceding year of not more than VND 3 billion (USD 114,000), while a CIT rate of 17 percent applies to enterprises with a total revenue in the preceding year of over VND 3 billion but not more than VND 50 billion.

24/12/2025

Amendments to the Law on Value-Added Tax 2025

The National Assembly has passed the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Value-Added Tax, Law No. 149/2025/QH15, on December 11, 2025.

24/12/2025

Government sets out coordinated plan for 2026 elections

Government Resolution 408/NQ-CPA approving a plan for organizing the elections of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure aims to ensure that the elections are conducted in a democratic, equal and law-abiding manner.

17/12/2025

Vietnam issues regulations on coordination among agencies engaging in ASEAN cooperation

Decision No. 47/2025/QD-TTg, which will take effect on January 25 next year, highlights coordination among ministries, ministerial-level agencies and Government-affiliated bodies in activities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

17/12/2025

Resolution No. 254/2025/QH15 on mechanisms for addressing difficulties and obstacles in the implementation of the Land Law

The National Assembly adopted Resolution No. 254/2025/QH15 on December 11, 2025, which will officially take effect from January 1, 2026.

15/12/2025

Finance ministry proposes regulations for small business e-invoicing

Under the proposal, household and individual businesses with annual revenue of VND 1 billion or more would be required to use e-invoices with a tax authority code or invoices generated from cash registers connected to the tax authority’s database, in line with Decree 70.

15/12/2025

Vietnam drafts plan to bring AI education into every classroom

The ministry says the push reflects the speed and scale of technological change, with AI rapidly reshaping economies, labour markets and everyday life.

15/12/2025

10-year scheme for training high-quality human resources abroad approved

The Prime Minister on December 10 issued a decision approving a scheme to send Vietnamese citizens to study in Russia, China, Eastern European countries, and former Soviet Union countries during 2026-35.

12/12/2025

Government guides digital transformation to help better preserve cultural heritage

Government Decree 308/2025/ND-CP says that digital transformation activities in the field of cultural heritage may not cause harm to the integrity and originality of cultural heritages while guaranteeing the rights of cultural heritage owners.

12/12/2025

Applying the Internet of Things in smart transport

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on December 11 signed Decision 2692/QD-TTg, approving a project on applying the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart transport.

12/12/2025

Supplementary retirement insurance proposed

Employers and employees who have paid compulsory social insurance premiums may voluntarily participate in supplementary retirement insurance, according to the draft Decree on supplementary retirement insurance recently proposed by the Ministry of Finance.

12/12/2025

List of key digital technology products, services released

The Minister of Science and Technology has recently announced the List of key digital technology products and services applicable to agencies, organizations, enterprises and individuals engaged in the production and supply of, or carrying out activities related to, the products and services of this kind in Vietnam.

09/12/2025

From January 5, 2026: Appraisal fees for the certificate of eligibility for karaoke service business

On November 19, 2025, the Ministry of Finance promulgated Circular No. 110/2025/TT-BTC prescribing the rates and the regime for collection and payment of appraisal fees for the issuance of karaoke and discotheque business licenses.

21/11/2025

Industrial parks, economic zones engaged in green transition to enjoy more investment incentives

As Vietnam’s economy continues to integrate deeply into the global economy, better incentives for investors in industrial parks and economic zones prove one of the policy tools to create a transparent and favorable investment environment, foster the sustainable development, and improve the domestic business competitiveness.

21/11/2025

New resolution drives data-based simplification of administrative procedures

Resolution 66.7/2025/NQ-CP dated November 15 states that agencies receiving dossiers for settlement of administrative procedures must exploit and use data from national databases and specialized databases as substitutes for paper documents.

21/11/2025

All public transport vehicles in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to use clean energy by 2030

According to the action plan, the 2026-30 phase aims to control, prevent and gradually reverse air pollution in key economic zones, prioritizing the mitigation of pollution in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces.

21/11/2025

Government requests study and proposal on establishing a gold exchange

Under Resolution No. 366/NQ-CP dated November 12, 2025, the Government assigns the State Bank of Vietnam the task of studying and proposing the establishment of a gold exchange to strengthen the management of the gold market.

19/11/2025

Regulations on training and issuance of energy auditor certificates from January 1, 2026

Circular No. 53/2025/TT-BCT dated November 14, 2025 of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, effective from January 1, 2026, provides comprehensive regulations on the training, competency assessment, and issuance of energy auditor certificates.

19/11/2025

Government provides VND 50 billion in emergency aid to Khanh Hoa following severe flooding

The ongoing flooding has caused extensive damage in Khanh Hoa province. Ten people have been confirmed dead while two remain missing and 19 others injured.

19/11/2025

E10 biofuel to be rolled out nationwide from June 2026

E10 biofuel has already been piloted by the two largest fuel distributors, Petrolimex and PV Oil, since August 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Hai Phong.

19/11/2025

Government introduces National Data Architecture Framework

The National Data Architecture Framework is a system that provides overall orientation on the structure, stratification, technical standards, and model for data sharing among national, specialized and local databases, as well as information systems of agencies in the political system.

17/11/2025

Government sets new rules for aviation infrastructure management

Decree 287/2025/ND-CP provides a clearer framework for the management and use of aviation infrastructure assets, outlining the responsibilities of relevant agencies and ensuring compliance with the land law and the law on public asset management and use.

17/11/2025

Vietnam ramps up implementation of Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

The Ministry of Health is currently seeking public feedback on a draft decision by the Prime Minister to approve a plan to strengthen the effective implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

11/11/2025

Draft Cybersecurity Law to strengthen cyberattack prevention, address AI risks

The Ministry of Public Security has recently revealed a report on the draft Law on Cybersecurity, which consolidates the two existing laws, i.e., the 2018 Law on Cybersecurity and the 2015 Law on Cyberinformation Security.

10/11/2025

Ministry of Construction proposes relaxed road transport business conditions

A draft decree revising road transport regulations has been introduced to remove obsolete business conditions while promoting the application of information technology in the settlement of administrative procedures.

10/11/2025

State steering committee for key energy programs, projects set up

The State Steering Committee for Key National Programs, Projects, and Works in the Energy Sector is tasked with assisting the Prime Minister in researching, delivering advice and recommendations, and proposing directions and solutions to address important and inter-sectoral issues.

10/11/2025

Government defines key tasks to achieve socio-economic targets

The Government has issued Resolution 86/NQ-CP dated November 4, 2025, outlining key tasks for the final months of 2025 to ensure the highest fulfillment of socio-economic development goals for the year.

10/11/2025

Scheme to make English the second language in schools approved

Under the scheme approved under Decision 2371/QD-TTg dated October 27, 2025, English will be widely and effectively used in teaching, communication, management, and other school activities, creating an English-speaking ecosystem at all education levels.

10/11/2025

National civil defense committee portal established

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who also heads the National Civil Defense Steering Committee, has signed a decision on the establishment of the online portal of the committee.

04/11/2025

PM approves 2026–2035 project in support of women-led startups

According to the project, 25,000 women-owned business households will be guided to register to convert into enterprises. Besides, the project will support 8,000 women-owned start-ups and cooperatives to restructure, consolidate, and enhance the capacity of their members.

04/11/2025

Key legal normative documents affecting enterprises issued in October 2025

LuatVietnam reviews key legal documents affecting enterprises issued in October 2025 in the fields of tax, insurance, finance, banking, and commerce.

04/11/2025

No VAT and no invoice issuance for collections and payments made on behalf of State agencies

This guidance is provided in Official Letter No. 4762/CT-CS on invoices, issued on October 29, 2025.

03/11/2025

MOIT released draft 'Go Global' Program

Specific goals include increasing the private sector’s share of national exports to 50–60 percent by 2030, establishing 20 large enterprises leading global value chains and 30 medium-sized firms pioneering niche markets, and expanding outward investment in major economic centers.

03/11/2025

Government moves to cool soaring housing prices

Under a draft solution, three key mechanisms are raised, including restricting loans for buyers of second home or more, reserving at least 30 percent of housing projects for affordable homes and requiring real estate transactions to be conducted through a trading centre.

03/11/2025

Draft Law on E-commerce approved

Under Resolution 352/NQ-CP, the Government assigns the Ministry of Industry and Trade to be responsible for the contents of the draft law, as well as the contents of the reports on acceptance and explanation of opinions of the National Assembly Standing Committee and Government members on the law.

03/11/2025

From Dec. 15, 2025: Securities firms given 6-month period to remedy capital ratio below 180%

This requirement is stipulated in Circular 102/2025/TT-BTC, amending Circular 91/2020/TT-BTC on financial safety indicators and handling measures applicable to securities business organizations that fail to meet financial safety indicators, issued on October 29, 2025.

31/10/2025

Draft law proposes solutions to population aging and gender imbalance

The Ministry of Health has submitted a draft Population Law to the National Assembly, proposing measures to maintain replacement fertility, curb gender imbalance at birth, improve elderly care, and tackle the challenge of population aging.

31/10/2025

Steering committee set up to build foreign-invested economy development scheme

The Ministry of Finance will act as the standing agency assisting the committee in drafting the plan for submission to the Politburo for consideration.

31/10/2025

New public investment policies decreed

Government Decree 275/2025/ND-CP sets explicit limits of to-be-appraised funding sources and fund-balancing capacity, and specifies the competence to make changes to public investment plans.

31/10/2025

Draft Deposit Insurance Law’s impacts on depositors, the financial system

Amid growing financial complexity, the draft revised Law on Deposit Insurance conveys the country’s efforts to better protect insured depositors, particularly small and vulnerable ones, while ensuring the stability of the domestic financial system.

29/10/2025

Vietnam accelerates completion of decrees on the International Financial Center

Vietnam is speeding up the completion of a system of government decrees to implement National Assembly Resolution 222/2025/QH15 on the establishment of the International Financial Center. This marks an important step toward building a comprehensive and consistent legal framework for enhancing Vietnam’s financial standing in the region and beyond.

27/10/2025

Country drafts criteria for global-standard digital firms

The MOST said that the purpose of issuing this criteria set is to establish benchmarks forVietnamese digital technology enterprises to strive toward, thereby enhancingtheir capacity for scientific and technological innovation and supporting thecountry’s digital transformation.

27/10/2025

Nationwide inventory of public property to be conducted on January 1, 2026

On October 17, 2025, the Ministry of Finance issued Decision No. 3531/QD-BTC on the implementation of the Nationwide Inventory of Public Property at agencies, organizations, units, and infrastructure assets invested and managed by the State.

21/10/2025

Two types of licenses for export and transshipment of dual-use goods from October 10, 2025

As provided in Decree No. 259/2025/ND-CP of the Government on strategic trade control, which was promulgated and takes effect on October 10, 2025.

21/10/2025

Private enterprises proposed to research, develop small modular reactors

The draft resolution encourages private enterprises to participate in small modular reactors development to supply electricity for industrial projects such as steel plants, petrochemical complexes, and data centers.

21/10/2025

Vietnam proactively prevents money laundering, terrorism financing from cryptocurrency transactions

Government Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP stipulates that organizations and individuals participating in the market must comply with relevant laws on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

20/10/2025

New regulations on implementation of BT projects

Government Decree 257/2025/ND-CP is expected to tackle difficulties in the implementation of build-transfer (BT) contracts and facilitate the effective state management of BT projects.

20/10/2025

Presumptive tax collection to be abolished from next year

The Ministry of Finance will terminate presumptive tax collection for business households starting 2026, replacing it with a tax self-declaration and self-payment mechanism, as part of its efforts to modernize tax administration.

20/10/2025

From 2026, business households to be classified into three groups for tax administration

The Ministry of Finance has issued Decision No. 3389/QD-BTC approving the Scheme on “Transforming the model and method of tax administration for business households upon abolishment of the presumptive tax regime.”

20/10/2025

Foreign residents, including children, to be granted electronic identification accounts

Foreign residents in Vietnam would be granted electronic identification accounts under the Government’s draft decree on electronic identification and authentication, part of efforts to strengthen digital governance and administrative reform.

14/10/2025

Ministry proposes tax on gold bullion transactions

The Ministry of Finance has submitted a proposal to include in the draft amended Law on Personal Income Tax a provision to impose personal income tax on transactions involving gold bullion transfers, with an initial tax rate of 0.1 percent of the transaction value.

14/10/2025

Draft decree on implementation of the Railway Law: simpler procedures, greater power delegation

In a move to restructure the transport system, the Ministry of Construction has unveiled a draft decree on implementation of the Railway Law, aiming to position the railway sector as a driving force for national sustainable growth.

14/10/2025

Vietnam to publish annual minimum living standards from 2028

Vietnam plans to release its annual minimum living standards from 2028, a key indicator for determining poverty thresholds and minimum wages, according to a draft scheme prepared by the Ministry of Finance.

14/10/2025

Ministry to introduce standard land price tables in 2026

A sweeping land valuation reform is on the table in Vietnam: the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed adopting price tables instead of individual valuations for calculating land use fees and compensation.

13/10/2025

MOF proposes revising Law on Insurance Business

The 2022 Law on Insurance Business has contributed to promoting market development, but over time, there have been shortcomings that need to be amended to simplify administrative procedures, remove difficulties and create conditions for business development.

13/10/2025

Management of public investment capital-funded projects tightened

The newly-issued Government Decree specifying the management, payment and account-finalization of projects funded by public investment capital is expected to prevent capital loss and speed up the capital disbursement.

13/10/2025

Criteria for identification of ethnic groups facing exceptional difficulties during 2026-2030

Decree 255/2025/ND-CP aims to institutionalize the Party’s guidelines and policies and the State’s laws regarding ethnic minority affairs in order to further improve the ethnic policy system and prioritize the provision of support for poor ethnic households and ethnic groups facing the harshest conditions as specified in National Assembly Resolution 120/2020/QH14.

13/10/2025

From October 10, 2025, the lending interest rate for social housing loans is 5.4% per year

This is provided in Decree No. 261/2025/NĐ-CP amending Decree No. 100/2024/NĐ-CP, which was promulgated and takes effect on October 10, 2025.

13/10/2025

Shorter licensing time for gold production and trading from October 10, 2025

As of October 10, 2025, Circular No. 34/2025/TT-NHNN officially takes effect, superseding all previous regulations governing the management of gold trading activities.

13/10/2025

Vietnam to pilot state-run online property trading center

Vietnam will set up a State-run online property and land-use rights trading center in a move to curb speculation and manipulation, with a two-year pilot program scheduled to begin in 2026.

06/10/2025

Draft decree classifies financial, credit information as sensitive data

Organizations and individuals operating in the finance and banking sectors and providing credit information services would take responsibility for protecting personal data in conformity with international standards and domestic regulations on personal data protection and cybersecurity.

03/10/2025

Draft circular seeks to increase access to legal aid in proceedings

A draft circular revising Joint Circular 10/2018/TTLT-BTP-BCA-BQP-BTC-TANDTC-VKSNDTC has been released, aiming to improve procedures for early access to legal aid services while ensuring transparency and protection of the lawful rights and interests of people in proceedings.

03/10/2025

New guidelines for enforcing current law on geology and minerals

In case of emergency where quick response to disasters, epidemics, and security or national defense threats is required, individuals and entities exploiting minerals may be exempt from licensing-related procedures but will have to report on volume and types of minerals and mining locations to provincial-level People’s Committees after the work is done, according to newly enacted Government Resolution.

03/10/2025

Government program encourages private sector to invest in digital infrastructure

Under a Government program, the private sector is expected to invest in new, modern, large-scale data centers meeting international and green standards, with a designed capacity accounting for at least 50 percent of the total national capacity serving the public.

30/09/2025

Plan issued for implementing Vietnam–Laos trade agreement

A plan to implement the Trade Agreement between the governments of Vietnam and Laos aims to facilitate businesses in applying preferential import tariffs, demonstrate the special friendship and importance both sides attach to their ties, thus further promoting the bilateral trade ties.

30/09/2025

Key policies taking effect from October 2025

From October 2025, a series of new laws, decrees, and circulars will take effect, covering taxation, science and technology, monetary policy, and gold market management.

29/09/2025

Issuance of registration certificates for local cooperative funds from September 26, 2025

As provided in Decree No. 253/2025/ND-CP amending Decree No. 45/2021/ND-CP on the Cooperative Development Support Fund, promulgated and effective on September 26, 2025.

29/09/2025

Govt. urges completion of financial support mechanisms for citizens and businesses in green transport transition

The Government is urging ministries, sectors and localities to urgently develop and complete financial support mechanisms, enabling citizens and businesses to switch to green vehicles, thereby reducing pollution and promoting a circular economy.

26/09/2025

Procedures for bank branch opening, stock listing, bank merger simplified

According to Decision No. 2070/QD-TTg, procedures related to banking activities, branch opening, stock listing and merger of credit institutions will be abolished or simplified so as to lift barriers and create a more favorable environment for business activities in the finance and banking sector.

26/09/2025

General Department of Taxation requests localities to strengthen the measurement of taxpayer satisfaction

On September 19, 2025, the General Department of Taxation issued Official Dispatch No. 3952/CT-VP, requesting provinces and centrally run cities to strengthen the implementation of taxpayer satisfaction measurement, with specific measures aimed at improving service quality.

25/09/2025

Ministry proposes fast-track procedures for investment policy approval

The Ministry of Finance has unveiled a draft Law on Business Investment aimed at streamlining investment policy approval procedures, while allowing more substantial decentralization in this regard.

25/09/2025

Vietnam moves to diversify export markets amidst global uncertainties

As Vietnam eyes export growth target of at least 12 percent, contributing to realizing the GDP expansion of 8.3-8.5 percent this year and double-digit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has outlined key measures across multiple sectors

25/09/2025

Prime Minister requests continued study on reducing fees, charges, and input costs for enterprises

Under Notification No. 499/TB-VPCP dated September 20, 2025, the Prime Minister requested the reduction of fees, charges, and input costs for enterprises in order to maintain economic stability and ensure sustainable growth.

23/09/2025

Centralized digital technology parks to be formed for digital technology industry development

The legal framework governing the establishment of centralized digital technology parks in Vietnam is in the making, aiming to give a boost to develop the digital technology industry into an important pillar of the national economy.

23/09/2025

Policies issued to attract experts in science, technology, innovation, digital transformation

The Government has issued Decree 249/2025/ND-CP, setting out mechanisms and policies to attract experts in the fields of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

22/09/2025

New rules on big money transfers to take effect on November 1

Suspicious transactions will also fall under the reporting requirement, with responsibility resting on financial institutions such as commercial banks and payment intermediaries.

22/09/2025

SBV’s draft circular seeks to boost cash flow transparency at International Financial Center

The State Bank of Vietnam is seeking feedback on a draft circular, which is expected to shape a more transparent financial environment at the International Financial Center, facilitating lawful capital flows while curbing money laundering risks.

22/09/2025

Circular No. 27/2025/TT-NHNN guiding the implementation of the Law on Anti-Money Laundering

Circular No. 27/2025/TT-NHNN of the State Bank of Vietnam, providing guidance on the implementation of several provisions of the Law on Anti-Money Laundering, was issued on September 15, 2025.

19/09/2025

Draft Construction Law shortens construction permission consideration time

In order to save time and costs for enterprises, and accelerate the implementation of construction projects, the Ministry of Construction has proposed reducing the time limit for grant of construction permits to fewer than seven working days, down from current 15-20 days.

19/09/2025

Government resolves to facilitate crypto asset market operation

With the first legal framework for the crypto asset market in Vietnam, Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP is considered a turning point for the management and transparency of digital capital flows.

19/09/2025

Maximum salaries for SOE's owners from September 15, 2025

This is provided in Decree No. 248/2025/ND-CP, which outlines the salary, remuneration, and bonus regime applicable to direct representatives of state ownership, representatives of state capital, and controllers at state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

18/09/2025

Decree 248/2025/ND-CP on salaries and bonuses at SOEs

On September 15, 2025, the Government promulgated Decree No. 248/2025/ND-CP on the salary, remuneration, and bonus regime for direct ownership representatives, representatives of state capital, and controllers at state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

18/09/2025

2 Laws on Enterprise Income Tax shall be expired from October 01, 2025

The 2025 Enterprise Income Tax Law will take effect on October 1, 2025, applicable from the 2025 enterprise income tax period, and will repeal two laws.

18/09/2025

Vietnam to build national enterprise database

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed off a plan to establish a national enterprise database with a view to serving governance and enhancing business support services.

18/09/2025

Four data sources for building the enterprise database in 2025

On September 17, 2025, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 2074/QD-TTg approving the Scheme on building the Enterprise Database.

18/09/2025

Action plan approved to vault education into global top 20 by 2045

By 2035, Vietnam aims to establish a modern education and training system with steady strides in access, equity, and quality. By 2045, the ambition soars higher - a modern, equitable, and quality national education system that claims a spot among the world’s top 20.

17/09/2025

New emergency hotline launched to receive disaster-related information

Through emergency hotline – 112, people nationwide can report accidents, natural disasters, or other threats, providing details such as the time, location, scope of damage, and requests for support.

17/09/2025

From the 2026–2027 school year, a single set of textbooks will be used nationwide

Resolution No. 281/NQ-CP of the Government, issued on September 15, 2025, promulgates the Action Program to implement Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW dated August 22, 2025 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in the development of education and training.

16/09/2025

Requirement to mobilize talented individuals outside the teaching workforce

The Government has issued Resolution No. 281/NQ-CP promulgating the Action Program for the implementation of Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of education and training.

16/09/2025

Proposal for the formulation of the Law on Traditional Medicine

The proposal for formulating the Law on Traditional Medicine is stated in Directive No. 25/CT-TTg of the Prime Minister, dated September 15, 2025.

16/09/2025

Four cases required to be copied into electronic form in administrative procedures

This is provided in Circular No. 03/2025/TT-VPCP, guiding the implementation of Decree No. 118/2025/ND-CP on the settlement of administrative procedures under the one-stop-shop and interlinked one-stop-shop mechanism at the One-Stop-Shop Division and the National Public Service Portal.

15/09/2025