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

Revised law increases retirement age for army officers

Coming into force on December 1, 2024, the Law amending a number of articles of the Law on Officers of the Vietnam People’s Army (the Law), is expected to provide a legal foundation for developing a contingent of officers of the Vietnam People’s Army in the new context.

24/02/2025

Law sets out more fire safety requirements for residential, commercial buildings

From July 1, buildings used for both residential and commercial purposes will have to meet more fire safety requirements in addition to general conditions for residences, according to the 2024 Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue.

24/02/2025

Cross-border e-commerce platforms to be required to establish offices in Vietnam

Foreign e-commerce platforms providing cross-border services in Vietnam would have to apply for a license and establish their representative offices or designate legal entities to act as their authorized representatives in Vietnam.

11/02/2025

New-generation cigarette smokers might be fined up to VND 2 million

Those who harbor and use heated tobacco products (HTPs) and e-cigarettes would be subject to a fine of VND 1-2 million, according to the latest draft decree designed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to replace Decree No. 117 of 2020.

11/02/2025

May foreign tourists bring their own vehicles into Vietnam?

According to Government Decree 151 issued in 2024, detailing a number of articles of, and measures to implement, the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, foreign visitors may drive their motor vehicles into Vietnam but must comply with specific requirements.

11/02/2025

Vietnam approves carbon market development project

By June, Vietnam will complete the legal framework for the exchange of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission quotas and carbon credits, including development of mechanisms for carbon credit trading and offsetting, and establish necessary infrastructure for carbon market operations.

10/02/2025

Country to improve legal framework for atomic energy development and application

The Prime Minister has recently approved a decision to improve the legal system, policies, and the state management agency on atomic energy in accordance with international practices.

10/02/2025

PM demands comprehensive reports on delayed investment projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested comprehensive reports on delayed investment projects and those with challenges in order to take measures to remove the bottlenecks for immediate implementation.

10/02/2025

Premier orders support for workers staying on construction sites during Tet

Competent ministries, sectors and localities must provide care and support for workers remaining on construction sites during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, according to Official Dispatch 06 issued by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 25.

06/02/2025

PM requests focus on key tasks right after Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 4 directed ministries, agencies, local authorities, organizations, and individuals to immediately resume work after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

06/02/2025

Government extends VAT cut till June 30, 2025

The Government has recently decided to extend a reduction in value-added tax (VAT) for the next six months, starting from January 1 this year.

05/02/2025

New rule to simplify business conditions for vehicle inspection centers

From January 1 this year, vehicle inspection centers can be established at bus stations and rest stops, according to Government Decree 166/2024/ND-CP dated December 26, on business conditions for the operation and establishment of vehicle inspection centers.

04/02/2025

Law on Health Insurance revised to provide more benefits for patients

Patients diagnosed to suffer certain rare diseases, serious diseases, or diseases requiring surgery or advanced technology application may have examination and treatment costs wholly covered by the health insurance fund at the law-specified benefit levels without having to go through hospital referral as under current regulations.

04/02/2025

Legislature completes legal framework for pharmacy chains, online drug trading

The National Assembly on November 21, 2024, passed the Law revising a number of articles of the 2016 Pharmacy Law, which is expected to create a legal corridor for the development of new pharmaceutical business methods.

04/02/2025

Data Law to facilitate cross-border data transfer, processing

As of July 1, agencies, organizations and individuals will be free to transfer data from abroad to Vietnam, process foreign data in Vietnam, and have their lawful rights and interests protected by the State, according to the 2024 Data Law.

28/01/2025

New law aims at facilitating geological and mineral management

The Geology and Mineral Law, which was passed on November 29, 2024, and will come into force on July 1 this year, is expected to help create a consistent and unified legal framework for the management and exploitation of geological resources and minerals.

27/01/2025

National action plan for circular economy till 2035 issued

The Deputy Prime Minister on January 23 signed Decision 222/QD-TTg, promulgating the national action plan for putting circular economy into practice until 2035.

24/01/2025

Traffic safety measures needed to be enhanced nationwide: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 12 issued Official Dispatch 132/CD-TTg, requiring ministries, sectors and localities to take critical measures to better ensure traffic order and safety.

23/12/2024

Government specifies conditions for foreign drivers, vehicles operating in Vietnam

From January 1, 2025, foreign tourists can bring a variety of motor vehicles into Vietnam, including passenger cars, whether right-hand or left-hand drive, capable of carrying up to eight passengers (excluding the driver), mobile home vehicles, and two-wheeled motorcycles.

23/12/2024

PM orders faster implementation of social housing projects

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 10 urged relevant agencies to address obstacles hindering the progress of social housing projects, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of social housing development and meet the growing demands of people.

20/12/2024

Vietnam to expand marine protected areas

Vietnam will establish and expand 27 marine protected areas covering over 442,230 hectares in order to raise the total area of marine protected zones to almost 0.5 percent of the country's natural marine area by 2030.

20/12/2024

Central bank asked to manage interest rates

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the central bank to proactively, flexibly, promptly and effectively manage the monetary policy together with the expansionary fiscal policy and others.

20/12/2024

NA Chairman issues resolution on construction of North-South high-speed railway

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has recently issued Resolution No. 172/2024/QH15, on the investment policy for the North-South high-speed rail project, which is expected to meet transport needs and create motives for rapid and sustainable socio-economic development

20/12/2024

Traditional medicine to be developed to serve healthcare, tourism: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for the development and diversification of traditional medicine services and products, enhancing the quality of traditional medicine services linked to healthcare and tourism.

10/12/2024

Gov’t leader orders acceleration of national green growth strategy

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has assigned tasks and solutions to ministries, sectors and localities to implement the national green growth strategy for the 2021 - 2030 period with a vision to 2050 towards the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality.

10/12/2024

Banks shall not send SMS messages, emails containing hyperlinks from January 01, 2025

This is the content prescribed in Circular No. 50/2024/TT-NHNN on ensuring security and confidentiality in the provision of online banking services.

03/12/2024

Regulations on offshore investment in oil and gas activities

On October 15, 2024, the Government issues the Decree No. 132/2024/ND-CP on prescribing offshore investment in oil and gas activities.

03/12/2024

Amending and supplementing a number of regulations on bank guarantee

On October 25, 2024, the State Bank of Vietnam issues the Circular No. 49/2024/TT-NHNN on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 11/2022/TT-NHNN dated September 30, 2022, of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, on bank guarantee

02/12/2024

May overseas Vietnamese open savings accounts in Vietnam?

As per Article 4.2 of the State Bank of Vietnam’s Circular 48/2018/TT-NHNN (Circular 48), on savings deposits, Vietnamese citizens may make Vietnam-dong savings deposits, while Vietnamese residents are entitled to open foreign-currency savings accounts.

02/12/2024

Premier approves roadmap to apply new emission standards of motor vehicles

The Government leader has recently approved the roadmap for application of emission standards for imported and domestically manufactured and assembled motor vehicles, which will start from early next year.

02/12/2024

SBV asked to strengthen credit management this year

The Premier on November 27 signed Official Telegraph 122/CD-TTg, requesting the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to outline solutions aimed at improving credit management for 2024 in the face of evolving global economic challenges.

02/12/2024

Decree 152/2024: Guiding the implementation of the Law on Enforcement of Civil Judgments

On November 15, 2024, the Government issues the Decree No. 152/2024/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 62/2015/ND-CP dated July 18, 2015, on detailing and guiding the implementation of a number of articles of the Law on Enforcement of Civil Judgments.

28/11/2024

Hanoi: Applying traffic congestion mitigation fees

This is the important content specified in the Law on the Capital 2024, one of Laws which are passed on June 29, 2024 by the National Assembly.

27/11/2024

Requirements on conversion from paper documents to data messages

This content is specified in Decree No. 137/2024/ND-CP of the Government on defining e-transactions of state agencies and information systems serving e-transactions.

27/11/2024

Premier orders rapid response to floods in central region

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked ministers and provincial leaders to take proactive measures to mitigate the impact of prolonged heavy rains and flooding in the central region.

27/11/2024

State management of e-commerce to be tightened: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed related ministries and localities to tighten state management of e-commerce.

27/11/2024

New Law on Water Supply and Drainage proposed to help mitigate urban waterlogging

The Ministry of Construction has recently released the draft Law on Water Supply and Drainage so as to develop the country’s water supply and drainage systems and contribute to mitigating waterlogging in urban areas.

25/11/2024

Eradication of dilapidated houses must be faster: PM

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered ministries, sectors and localities to speed up the eradication of the temporary and dilapidated houses nationwide.

22/11/2024

Social network user accounts to be verified with subscriber phone numbers

From December 25, social media platforms providing Internet services and cross-border information in Vietnam will have to implement stricter user authentication processes, through phone numbers and personal identification numbers.

22/11/2024

New regulations on interest rates applicable to Vietnam-dong deposits from November 20, 2024

Decision No. 2411/QD-NHNN on providing the maximum interest rates applicable to Vietnam-dong deposits of organizations and individuals at credit institutions and foreign bank branches in accordance with Circular No. 48/2024/TT-NHNN

14/11/2024

Residential, office rooftop solar power promoted

The Government has recently adopted several mechanisms and policies to promote the development of solar power systems installed on roofs of people’s houses, public offices, industrial parks, cottage industry zones, export processing zones, hi-tech parks, economic zones, and production and trade facilities, provided they are legally built.

13/11/2024

SBV's organizational structure to be revised

From January 5 next year, the newly established Department of Anti-Money Laundering will operate under the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV).

13/11/2024

Nation to become a leader in blockchain technology

By 2030, Vietnam will become a regional leader in blockchain technology application, have an international ranking in research, application and exploitation of blockchain technology.

12/11/2024