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Vietnam proposes six types of commodity exchanges at IFC

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has suggested six types of commodity exchanges for the planned International Financial Center, covering both traditional goods markets and emerging financial and commercial products, under a draft decree now open for public comment.

14/08/2025

Draft decree empowers localities to license foreign investors’ trading activities

The draft decree detailing the Commercial Law and the Law on Foreign Trade Management allows provincial-level People’s Committees to continue licensing and supervising foreign-invested enterprises’ trading activities, while removing the requirement to seek approval from the MOIT and other ministries.

14/08/2025

Government requests finalization of decree on developing an electronic employment contract platform

This content is stated in Resolution No. 230/NQ-CP on the July 2025 regular Government meeting and the online conference with localities, promulgated on August 10, 2025.

13/08/2025

Vietnam grants 45-day visa waivers to citizens from 12 countries

Citizens from 12 countries will be granted visa-free entry for stays of up to 45 days in Vietnam for tourism purposes, regardless of their passport types.

13/08/2025

Ministry proposes higher casino entry fees for Vietnamese citizens

Under the draft decree on casino business currently open for public feedback, the Ministry of Finance suggests ticket prices of VND 2.5 million (USD 95.32) per day or VND 50 million (USD 1,906) per month for Vietnamese players.

13/08/2025

Maximum fine of USD 3,000 proposed for violating invoice regulations

The Ministry of Finance has proposed five penalty levels for failing to issue invoices, with fines of VND 1 million-80 million (USD 39-3,000) based on the severity and number of violations, according to the latest draft decree revising Decree 125 of 2020.

12/08/2025

Planning Law to be revised to create development space in new era

A draft (revised) Planning Law proposes marine spatial planning, reduced timeframe for provincial-level planning, and more flexible integration of urban and rural planning, aiming at removing bottlenecks and creating space for development in a new era of national growth.

11/08/2025

Personal income tax brackets to be streamlined for greater fairness and global alignment

The Ministry of Finance is proposing a major overhaul of the personal income tax schedule to reduce burdens on taxpayers, simplify compliance, and align Vietnam’s tax system with international practices.

11/08/2025

Decree No. 222/2025/ND-CP on teaching and learning in foreign languages at educational institutions

Decree No. 222/2025/ND-CP of the Government providing for teaching and learning in foreign languages at educational institutions was promulgated on August 8, 2025.

11/08/2025

Vietnam grants visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners

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.

11/08/2025

New regulations on work permits for foreign workers in Vietnam

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.

11/08/2025

Vietnam grants single women full access to IVF

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.

11/08/2025

Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP on foreign workers in Vietnam

Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP providing for foreign workers in Vietnam was promulgated by the Government and takes effect on August 7, 2025.

08/08/2025

Contractor selection fees on National E-Procurement System from August 4, 2025

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.

08/08/2025

GDP growth target for 2025 set at 8.3–8.5%

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.

08/08/2025

Decree 217/2025/ND-CP on specialized inspection issued

Decree No. 217/2025/ND-CP on specialized inspection activities was officially promulgated on August 5, 2025.

07/08/2025