Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development under the Government's Decree 221 dated August 8.
The Government has issued Decree 219/2025/ND-CP, effective August 7, which merges the process of reporting the demand for foreign labor into work permit applications, shortens processing times, and adds new categories of foreign workers eligible for permit exemptions in priority sectors.
From October 1, single women in Vietnam may access assisted reproductive technologies like IVF based on personal choice, under a decree recently issued by the Government, marking a major step forward in reproductive rights.
These provisions are set forth in Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP detailing a number of Articles and providing measures for the implementation of the Law on Procurement 2023 regarding contractor selection.
The Government has issued Resolution No. 226/NQ-CP on growth targets for sectors, fields, and localities, as well as key tasks and solutions to ensure national GDP growth of 8.3–8.5% in 2025.
Foreigners involved in domestic violence cases in Vietnam may face strict legal measures, while victims, regardless of nationality, are entitled to legal aid and protection under Vietnam’s law.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed abolishing market-based land valuation in draft amendments to the 2024 Land Law, prompting debate over the changing roles of the State and market in land pricing.
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed amendments to immigration laws to allow visa exemption for special-category foreigners and simplify procedures for permanent residence and e-visa issuance, in line with national development and security objectives.
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has recently signed a decision approving the drafting of a revised national energy master plan for the 2021-30 period, with a vision toward 2050, to ensure alignment with the country’s socio-economic development strategy.
Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP detailing a number of Articles and implementation measures of the Law on Bidding regarding contractor selection, which takes effect on August 4, 2025, sets out specific cases eligible for streamlined contractor selection.
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed restricting fully autonomous vehicles, citing Vietnam’s current road conditions. While partially automated cars are common and deemed suitable, Level 4 and 5 vehicles remain under global testing and are not yet fit for wide use.
Ministries, sectors and localities are called upon to build shared national digital platforms across the entire political system from central to local levels to ensure its consistency with the two-tier local administration model.
Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP of the Government detailing a number of articles and implementation measures of the Law on Bidding regarding contractor selection was promulgated and took effect on August 4, 2025.