New decree specifies conditions for input VAT credit

Decree 181/2025/ND-CP, which came into force on July 1, stipulates specific conditions for input value-added tax (VAT) credit, including a requirement that purchases valued at VND 5 million and above must be made via non-cash payment methods.

15/07/2025

From October 15, 2025, SBV is authorized to grant special loans at 0% interest rate

This is a notable new provision under the 2025 Law Amending the Law on Credit Institutions (No. 96/2025/QH15), which takes effect from October 15, 2025.

15/07/2025

Changes to unemployment allowance entitlements from January 1, 2026

The Employment Law 2025 (No. 74/2025/QH15), effective from January 1, 2026, retains the method of calculating unemployment allowance but introduces a maximum cap and revises the benefit duration.

11/07/2025

Administrative sanctioning competence of tax authorities from July 1, 2025

Decree No. 189/2025/ND-CP of the Government detailing the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations regarding the competence to impose administrative penalties specifies the sanctioning competence of tax authorities.

11/07/2025

Decree No. 189/2025/ND-CP on competence to impose administrative penalties officially promulgated

The Government has issued Decree No. 189/2025/ND-CP detailing the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations regarding the competence to impose administrative penalties, which came into force on July 1, 2025.

11/07/2025

Auto enterprises to enjoy preferential import tariff policies

The new decree, which took effect on July 8, 2025, revises the minimum production volume criteria for enterprises seeking to benefit from preferential import tariffs on automotive components under the preferential tariff program. This policy aims to support domestic vehicle manufacturers and assemblers, particularly those producing environmentally friendly models.

10/07/2025

New salary policy for officials and civil servants after district-level reorganization

On July 8, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued Official Dispatch No. 4832/BNV-CTL&BHXH providing guidance on the implementation of the salary regime and position-based allowances for officials, civil servants, and public employees following the reorganization of the administrative apparatus.

09/07/2025

Guidelines on social insurance contribution for household business owners from July 1, 2025

On July 7, 2025, Social Insurance Agency of Region XXXIII issued Official Dispatch No. 351/BHXH-QLT providing guidelines on social insurance contribution applicable to household business owners and managers of enterprises who are not salaried

09/07/2025

National Assembly's Resolution on International Financial Center issued

Vietnam will have special and superior mechanisms and policies to encourage the attraction of capital, technologies, modern management methods, high-quality human resources, and infrastructure development to its first International Financial Center.

09/07/2025

Public school students to enjoy free tuition

From the 2025–26 academic year, all public school students, from preschool to high school, will be exempt from tuition fees, according to Resolution 217/2025/QH15.

09/07/2025

New administrative procedures for household business registration

Decision No. 2353/QĐ-BTC, issued on July 3, 2025, promulgates new administrative procedures in the field of household business under the Ministry of Finance.

09/07/2025

Law Amending 11 Laws on Military and National Defense Passed

The Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of 11 Laws on Military and National Defense, No. 98/2025/QH15, was passed by the National Assembly on June 27, 2025, and will take effect from July 1, 2025.

09/07/2025

Draft decree provides relaxed conditions for dual citizenship

The draft decree guiding the Law Revising the Law on Vietnamese Nationality is expected to ease conditions for retaining foreign citizenship in naturalization and citizenship restoration cases.

04/07/2025

Legal framework adjusted for international agreements amid administrative restructuring

To ensure legal continuity and clarity in the implementation of international agreements amid ongoing administrative reorganization, the Government has introduced new legal provisions to manage the transition of authority across various levels of state administration.

04/07/2025

Two categories of content not considered advertising from January 1, 2026

The Law on amending and supplementing the Law on Advertising 2025 (Law No. 75/2025/QH15), effective from January 1, 2026, clearly defines the categories of content that are not considered advertising.

04/07/2025

Reallocation of lottery business regions from July 1, 2025

On June 30, 2025, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular No. 61/2025/TT-BTC amending Clause 1 Article 4 of Circular No. 75/2013/TT-BTC dated June 4, 2013 of the Ministry of Finance detailing lottery business operation.

04/07/2025

New Law increases autonomy of project owners in contractor selection

The Law amending a number of articles of eights laws concerning bidding; investment in the form of public-private partnership; customs; value-added tax; import duty and export duty; investment; public investment; and management and use of public property, is expected to enhance transparency and efficiency in related fields.

04/07/2025

Completion of conversion from toll payment account to traffic account required by October 1, 2025

On June 18, 2025, the Ministry of Construction issued Official Dispatch No. 5323/BXD-CĐBVN regarding the implementation of Decree No. 119/2024/ND-CP on electronic payment for road traffic.

04/07/2025

Centralized promotion programs may apply a maximum discount of 100%

According to Circular No. 39/2025/TT-BCT, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, centralized promotion programs may apply a maximum promotional value of up to 100%.

24/06/2025

From July 1, 2025: promotion value of goods and services not to exceed 50%

his is stipulated in Circular No. 39/2025/TT-BCT of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, prescribing the maximum value limit of goods and services used for sales promotion, issued on June 22, 2025.

24/06/2025

PM directs seamless public service provision during two-level government transition

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 17 directs all ministries and provincial-level authorities to ensure seamless and uninterrupted administrative services during the reorganizing of local administrative units and the implementation of the two-tier local government model.

23/06/2025

E-commerce platform operators to pay taxes on behalf of sellers from July

Domestic and foreign e-commerce platform operators will have to deduct and pay taxes on sales from goods and services on behalf of households and individuals conducting business activities on the former’s platforms from July 1.

23/06/2025

PM approves master plan for implementation of UPR recommendations

On June 19, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh approved a master plan for implementing the recommendations accepted by Vietnam during the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) conducted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

23/06/2025

Premier urges preparation for implementation of two-tier local administration model

Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial-level People’s Committees have been urged to intensify efforts to ensure the effective implementation of the new two-tier local administration model from July 1, according to Official Dispatch 92/CD-TTg.

23/06/2025

Ho Chi Minh City plans to become global, modern, and inclusive metropolis

By 2060, Ho Chi Minh City will establish itself as a global, civilized, modern, and compassionate city, with a development level comparable to that of major cities worldwide, according to Decision 1125/QD-TTg approving by the Prime Minister on June 11

16/06/2025

Draft Railway Law paves the way for greater private sector involvement

The draft Railway Law proposes a comprehensive legal framework to attract investment capital from the private sector in modernizing the national railway system.

12/06/2025

SBV revises AML Law to remove the country from FATF’s Grey List

The Central Bank has released a draft circular to amend Circular 09/2023, which guides the implementation of the 2022 Law on Anti-Money Laundering. The proposed changes aim to enhance Vietnam’s legal framework in line with international standards, especially those set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

12/06/2025

National e-commerce development master plan adopted

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has approved the master plan for national e-commerce development for the 2026 - 2030 period.

12/06/2025

Government may take unregulated measures in emergency situations

By providing a clearer legal framework and delegating more powers to both central and local authorities, the draft Law on the State of Emergency is expected to help ensure timely and effective action in the face of major threats to national security and social order and safety.

11/06/2025

MOF prepares solid legal foundation for two-tier local administration model

The Ministry of Finance has released a draft decree on the delineation of powers in the finance sector under the new two-tier local administration model, marking a critical step in Vietnam’s ongoing administrative reform.

11/06/2025

Decree on decentralization and delegation of powers to be approved by june 12, 2025

On June 7, 2025, the Prime Minister issued Official Telegram No. 83/CD-TTg to further promote decentralization and delegation of powers and clarify competence across sectors and fields.

10/06/2025

Intensified guidance for household businesses on proficient use of e-invoices generated from cash registers

The content is stated in Official Dispatch No. 1629/CT-CĐS issued by the Tax Department regarding coordination with tax authorities in implementing e-invoices generated from cash registers for household businesses.

10/06/2025

Guidance on financial and asset management of trade unions upon termination of operation

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has issued Official Dispatch No. 4181/TLD-TC, providing guidance on the financial and asset management of trade unions in accordance with the Politburo's Conclusion No. 157-KL/TW, dated May 25, 2025, regarding the restructuring of organizational apparatuses and administrative units.

10/06/2025

Scheme to build skilled workforce for nuclear power development approved

The Government leader on May 26 approved a scheme on training human resources for nuclear power development by 2035, which is designated to meet the human resources demand of the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plants by 2030.

09/06/2025

Ministries, localities urged to simplify administrative procedures in construction

The Prime Minister has recently requested the Ministry of Construction to review construction-related administrative procedures, aiming to reduce administrative processing time, compliance costs, and business conditions by 30 percent by the end of 2025

09/06/2025

New policies taking effect in June 2025: changes in invoicing, securities, and foreign investment

A number of regulations concerning invoicing, securities, and foreign investment will become effective from June.

09/06/2025

Plan sets out credit, land policies for facilitating private sector development

Under the Government's action plan to implement Politburo Resolution 68-NQ/TW, the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Vietnam will play a pivotal role in improving institutions and facilitating access to land and credit resources for the private economic sector.

09/06/2025

Two cases where online electronic notarization is not applicable from July 1, 2025

As provided in Decree No. 104/2025/ND-CP of the Government detailing a number of articles and implementing measures of the Law on Notarization.

20/05/2025

Private sector enjoys breakthrough mechanisms from May 17

The National Assembly, with 429 out of 434 lawmakers in attendance voting in favor, on May 17 adopted Resolution 198/2025/QH15, introducing a range of supportive policies aimed at strengthening the private sector. These include measures to improve access to credit, facilitate land use, provide tax incentives, and ensure that economic relations are not subject to unwarranted criminalization. The Resolution officially took effect on the same day.

20/05/2025

Issue the Decree No. 105/2025/ND-CP detailing the Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue and Salvage

Decree No. 105/2025/ND-CP on detailing a number of articles and implementing measures of the Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue and Salvage is issued by the Government on May 15, 2025 and takes effect on July 01, 2025

20/05/2025

More efforts required to effectively manage gold market

On May 13, the Prime Minister issued a directive urging the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), relevant ministries, and agencies to intensify efforts to effectively manage the gold market.

19/05/2025

From May 17, 2025, the National Assembly limits inspections of enterprises and business households once a year

On May 17, 2025, the National Assembly officially issues the Resolution No. 198/2025/QH15 on certain special mechanisms and policies for the development of the private sector.

19/05/2025

Nationwide anti-smuggling and counterfeit goods campaign from May 15 to June 15, 2025

On May 13, 2025, the Prime Minister issued Telegram No. 65/CD-TTg on launching a nationwide peak campaign to prevent and suppress smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit goods, and intellectual property rights infringement.

16/05/2025

Prime Minister orders immediate termination of informal payments

This is the key content of Official Telegram No. 63/CD-TTg on strengthening discipline, enhancing responsibility, addressing shortcomings, and creating a favorable investment and business environment for enterprises, issued on May 12, 2025.

14/05/2025

Draft law proposes shortening electoral procedures

The draft Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on the Election of Deputies to the National Assembly and Deputies to People’s Councils proposes shortening the timeline for electoral procedures to align with the two-tier local administration model.

12/05/2025

Government approves to pilot two-year peer-to-peer lending

From July 1, Vietnam will begin a two-year trial of peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, credit scoring, and data sharing through open application programming interfaces.

08/05/2025

5 forms of certificate of deposit ownership transfer from June 16, 2025

As prescribed in Circular No. 02/2025/TT-NHNN dated April 29, 2025, on issuing certificates of deposit in Vietnam by credit institutions and foreign bank branches.

08/05/2025

Politburo’s Resolution on private economic sector development

Party General Secretary To Lam has signed a resolution on the development of the private economic sector.

07/05/2025

Premier orders acceleration of key projects, exhibition marking National Day

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official telegram setting out detailed plans for a series of ground-breaking and inauguration ceremonies for major national projects together with a large-scale exhibition depicting Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements in celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

07/05/2025

From June 16, 2025, certificates of deposit can be issued and settled by electronic means.

This is stipulated in Circular No. 02/2025/TT-NHNN dated April 29, 2025 on the issuance of Certificates of Deposit (CDs) in Vietnam by credit institutions and branches of foreign banks

07/05/2025

From April 29, 2025, service fees in the securities sector at the Vietnam Exchange

As provided in Decision No. 1541/QD-BTC dated April 29, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Finance.

06/05/2025

List of 34 Laws and 11 Resolutions to be passed at the 9th Session

On May 5, 2025, the 9th session of the 15th National Assembly officially commenced. According to the tentative agenda and content published on the National Assembly's Portal, the session is expected to consider and pass 34 Laws and 11 Resolutions.

06/05/2025

Reorganization of 20 regional tax and state treasury sub-departments into 34 provincial-level departments

This is a key provision of Resolution No. 08/NQ-DUBTC of the Party Committee of the Ministry of Finance regarding the assignment and decentralization of organizational and personnel work, and the continued restructuring of several affiliated units under the Ministry of Finance.

06/05/2025

Guidance on salaries, remuneration, and bonuses in state-owned enterprises issued

On April 28, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued Circular No. 003/2025/TT-BNV providing guidance on the management of labor, salaries, remuneration, and bonuses in state-owned enterprises.

06/05/2025

By 2030, the private sector is expected to contribute approximately 55–58% of GDP

This is one of the targets set out in Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW issued in 2025 by the Politburo on the development of the private sector economy.

05/05/2025

The Ministry of Finance amends the tax administrative procedures

Decision No. 1483/QD-BTC dated April 25, 2025 prescribes the publication of amended and supplemented administrative procedures in the field of tax administration under the management authority of the Ministry of Finance.

28/04/2025

The Government discusses five important draft laws at the April 2025 session

On April 23, 2025, the Government issued the Resolution No. 108/NQ-CP on the thematic legislative session held in April 2025.

26/04/2025

Enterprises engaged in labor leasing must submit periodic reports

On April 23, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued Official Dispatch No. 1759/BNV-CTL&BHXH on strengthening state management of labor leasing activities.

26/04/2025

Import tariff quota for raw tobacco in 2025

On April 22, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued the Circular No. 20/2025/TT-BCT on stipulating the import tariff quota for raw tobacco in 2025.

26/04/2025

Prime Minister requests Ministry of Construction to design prefabricated social housing models

This is one of the contents of the Telegram No. 47/CD-TTg on key tasks and solutions to promote economic growth in 2025.

23/04/2025

Revocation of authority to issue C/O, CNM, and REX codes from VCCI as of April 21, 2025

This content is provided in Decision No. 1103/QD-BCT 2025 on the revocation of the authority to issue certificates of origin under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) of Norway and Switzerland.

23/04/2025

Prime Minister calls for expanding scope and beneficiaries of preferential credit packages

This directive is outlined in the Official Telegram No. 47/CD-TTg of the Prime Minister on key tasks and solutions to promote economic growth in 2025.

23/04/2025

Conditions for establishing national defense education centers from June 3, 2025

On April 19, 2025, the Prime Minister issues the Decision No. 10/2025/QD-TTg on prescribing the establishment, organization, and operation of national defense and security education centers.

23/04/2025

Two official websites for verifying information on health supplements

As stated in Official Dispatch No. 790/ATTP-SP dated April 18, 2025, issued by the Vietnam Food Administration regarding the inspection and post-marketing control of health supplements, to ensure food safety and prevent the purchase of counterfeit or substandard products, consumers are advised to verify information related to health supplements via two official websites provided by the Vietnam Food Administration.

21/04/2025

Implementation plan for restructuring the inspection system officially issued

The Prime Minister has promulgated Decision No. 755/QD-TTg on the Plan for implementing the Conclusion of the Politburo and the Secretariat on the Scheme for restructuring the inspection system towards streamlining, strength, performance, effectiveness, and efficiency.

21/04/2025

10 mandatory details to check on imported health supplements

Official Dispatch No. 790/ATTP-SP of the Vietnam Food Administration provides guidance for consumers on important information that must be checked on the label of health supplements.

21/04/2025

Strictly no sale of drugs without registration and valid documents

The Prime Minister has issued Urgent Telegram No. 41/CD-TTg requesting relevant authorities to urgently handle the production and sale of counterfeit medicines and counterfeit health supplements.

18/04/2025

Urgent Telegram on the handling of the production and distribution of counterfeit milk

On April 7, 2025, the Prime Minister issued Urgent Telegram No. 40/CD-TT regarding the handling of the production and distribution of counterfeit milk.

18/04/2025

New seals will only be engraved and used after the reorganization of provincial-level administrative units

According to Decision No. 758/QD-TTg, agencies, units, and organizations are not required to immediately change their seals after the reorganization of commune-level administrative units. New seals will only be engraved and used upon the completion of the reorganization of provincial-level administrative units.

18/04/2025

Guidelines on policies for civil servants affected by administrative unit reorganization must be issued by May 31, 2025,

This content is stated in Decision No. 758/QD-TTg dated 2025 on the implementation plan for reorganizing administrative units and developing the two-tier local government model.

18/04/2025

Rights and obligations of the parties in trade defense cases from July 1, 2025

As stated in Decree No. 86/2025/ND-CP, which details several provisions of the Law on Foreign Trade Management concerning trade defense measures, issued on April 11, 2025

16/04/2025

Four principles for determining the administrative center of the newly established provincial administrative unit under Decision No. 759

Decision No. 759/QD-TTg approves the Project on rearranging and reorganizing administrative units at all levels and constructing a two-tier local government model, which outlines the principles for determining the administrative center of the newly established provincial administrative unit.

16/04/2025

Proposal to allow foreign enterprises to purchase or lease social housing for workers

This is one of the key contents mentioned in Resolution No. 77/NQ-CP of the Government, issued following its March 2025 regular meeting and the online conference with local authorities.

15/04/2025

Criteria for determining large-scale enterprises subject to statutory audit as of April 14, 202

The Government has issued Decree No. 90/2025/ND-CP, amending Decree No. 17/2012/ND-CP, which details and guides the implementation of specific provisions of the Law on Independent Audit.

15/04/2025

Clarification of authority between levels of local government under the two-tier structure

This is a key requirement set out in Resolution No. 77/NQ-CP of the Government, issued following the March 2025 regular meeting and the online conference between the Government and local authorities.

15/04/2025

Support measures for enterprises affected by U.S. Tariff Policies before April 15, 2025

This is one of the key contents of Resolution No. 77/NQ-CP issued by the Government following its March 2025 regular meeting.

15/04/2025

New Directive of the Ministry of Education and Training on the recruitment of teachers

The Ministry of Education and Training has issued the Official Dispatch No. 1627/BGDDT-NGCBQLGD providing guidance on the recruitment, management, and utilization of staffing quotas for preschool and general education teachers.

14/04/2025

Adds 5925–6425 MHz Band for WLAN/RLAN Devices and updates technical conditions

On March 31, 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology issued the Circular No. 01/2025/TT-BKHCN, amending and supplementing several provisions in the Appendices to Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BTTTT dated October 14, 2021, of the Minister of Information and Communications. The amendments concern the list of radio frequency use license-exempt radio devices and the accompanying technical and operational conditions.

14/04/2025

The Decree No. 87/2025/ND-CP on land rental reduction in 2024 is officially issued

The Government has promulgated the Decree No. 87/2025/ND-CP dated April 11, 2025, providing regulations on reducing land rental in 2024.

14/04/2025

The number of provincial-level administrative units after the merger: 34 provinces and centrally-run cities

The content was approved under Resolution No. 60-NQ/TW of the Party Central Committee regarding the 11th Plenary Meeting of the 13th Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

14/04/2025

The Tax Department provides guidance on the implementation of the automated PIT refund process

On April 2, 2025, the Tax Department issued Official Dispatch No. 425/CT-NVT on providing guidance on the implementation of the automated personal income tax (PIT) refund process.

11/04/2025

Naming of commune-level administrative units under Conclusion No. 137-KL/TW

Conclusion No. 137-KL/TW of the Politburo and the Secretariat on the Scheme for Rearrangement and Reorganization of Administrative Units at All Levels and the Development of the Local Government Model at the Second Level was issued on March 28, 2025.

11/04/2025

Maximum average retail electricity price set at USD 0.095

The Government has recently issued the new framework for average retail electricity prices under Decision 07/2025/QD-TTg dated March 31.

11/04/2025

New law expected to improve lawmaking process

The 2025 Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents, with 72 articles arranged in nine chapters, removes the competence of commune-level administrations to promulgate legal documents so as to meet the requirements on renewal and improvement of the lawmaking process.

11/04/2025

Premier urges to tackle hi-tech cyber fraud

The Prime Minister on April 3 signed Official Dispatch 29/CD-TTg, requesting the Ministry of Public Security to intensify its crackdown on cybercrime, particularly fraud, given an ongoing restructuring of local police forces.

11/04/2025

Plan on the arrangement of administrative units promulgated

The cabinet has issued a resolution promulgating a plan to implement the arrangement of administrative units and building a two-tier local government model.

10/04/2025

All business-related administrative procedures to be done online by year end

By the end of this year, all business-related administrative procedures will be carried out online in an uninterrupted, efficient and transparent manner in order to minimize paperwork, according to a program on simplifying administrative procedures related to production and trade activities for 2025-26.

31/03/2025

Resolution on visa exemption adopted

Vietnam will waive visas for citizens from 12 countries, namely Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, according to Resolution No. 44/NQ-CP dated March 7.

19/03/2025

Premier urges the implementation of project serving national digital transformation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 14 signed Directive No. 07/CT-TTg, accelerating the implementation of the project on developing resident data, e-identification and authentication applications to serve national digital transformation for the 2022-25 period, with a vision toward 2030 (Project 06) in ministries, sectors, and localities in 2025 and beyond.

19/03/2025

Gov’t leader orders acceleration of measles vaccination campaign

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the acceleration of measles vaccination as the number of measles cases is on the rise.

18/03/2025

PM establishes steering committee for key railway projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has set up a steering committee for key national railway projects with himself acting as its head.

18/03/2025

Administrative procedures to be conducted electronically from July

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) to work withrelevant agencies to ensure the completion of electronic identification accounts for organizations, enabling all enterprises to carry out administrative procedures electronically from July 1, 2025.

18/03/2025

Nation to link procedures for grant of work permits and criminal record certificates for foreign employees

A pilot program on linking procedures for grant of work permits and criminal record certificates for foreign employees would be implemented in Hanoi, Thua Thien Hue and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, according to the latest draft decision proposed by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

28/02/2025

Premier orders faster public investment disbursement

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has recently requested ministries, sectors and localities to speed up the allocation and disbursement of the public investment in 2025.

25/02/2025

Nation pursues Global Coal-to-Clean Power Transition Statement

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved the plan to implement the Global Coal-to-Clean Power Transition Statement which aligns with Vietnam’s commitment to low-carbon development and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

24/02/2025

New Law enacted to create legal corridor for protecting Fatherland's airspace

With 47 articles arranged in seven chapters, the Law on People’s Air Defense, which will take effect on July 1 this year, is expected to create a legal framework for people’s air defense activities, help better manage activities related to unmanned aerial vehicles and other aerial vehicles, and ensure air defense safety.

24/02/2025