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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