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Requirements on capital adequacy ratios for commercial banks, foreign bank branches
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued a circular introducing capital buffers and stricter dividend conditions and allowing the use of the internal rating-based (IRB) approach.
30/07/2025
Guidance on taxable personal income regarding mid-shift meal allowances
On July 22, 2025, the Bac Ninh Tax Department issued Official Dispatch No. 915/BNI-QLDN1 providing guidance on determining taxable personal income (PIT) for mid-shift meal allowances.
30/07/2025
New prohibitions on product and commodity quality violations from 2026
This is a new regulation under the 2025 Amended Law on Product and Commodity Quality, No. 78/2025/QH15, which takes effect from January 1, 2026.
30/07/2025
Enterprises not required to update address after provincial mergers
This is stated in Official Dispatch No. 8614/BTC-KTĐP of the Ministry of Finance regarding decentralization, delegation of powers, and delineation of authority in the reorganization of administrative units and the establishment of the two-tier local government model.
30/07/2025
Ministry proposes ministerial-level benefits for Chief Planners and Architects
The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a draft decree granting top-level planners and architects in science and technology minister-equivalent salaries, housing and tax exemptions. The proposal is under legal review.
29/07/2025
Incentives, support policies for allied industries’ development
Organizations and individuals engaged in technology research, application, transfer, innovation and improvement for the manufacturing of supporting industry products will be entitled to incentives and support for technology transfer from September 1.
29/07/2025
Regulations on the disposal of collateral used as evidence from October 15, 2025
This content is provided in the 2025 Law Amending the Law on Credit Institutions (Law No. 96/2025/QH15), which takes effect on October 15, 2025.
29/07/2025
Conditions for grant of employment service operation licenses to enterprises from January 1, 2026
The 2025 Law on Employment, promulgated on May 20, 2025, and effective from January 1, 2026, provides specific regulations on the conditions for enterprises to be granted employment service operation licenses.
28/07/2025
Regulations on distraint and disposal of collateral assets from October 15, 2025
The 2025 Law Amending the Law on Credit Institutions, No. 96/2025/QH15, which takes effect on October 15, 2025, adds new provisions on the distraint of collateral assets.
28/07/2025
Enterprises must not cut employee benefits upon minimum wage increase
Regional minimum wages are set to rise by VND 250,000–350,000 per month starting January 1, 2026, under a draft decree from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Crucially, the proposed increase comes with a mandate that enterprises must not reduce existing allowances, overtime pay, or other employee benefits.
28/07/2025
New conditions for naturalization in Vietnam
As of July 1, 2025, Decree 191/2025/ND-CP is the new guiding document for naturalization in Vietnam. It specifies conditions to be naturalized in Vietnam and cases where certain requirements are waived.
28/07/2025
Up to 7 years in prison for serious food safety violations
From July 1, 2025, under Law No. 86/2025/QH15, amendments to Article 317 of the Penal Code introduce significantly tougher penalties for violations of food safety regulations
25/07/2025
Six types of assets contributed to the startup investment fund from September 15, 2025
Decree No. 210/2025/ND-CP amending Decree No. 38/2018 on investment for startups was promulgated on July 21, 2025.
25/07/2025
Draft decree proposes 14 categories of CIT-exempt income
The Ministry of Finance is collecting feedback on a draft decree proposing CIT exemptions for 14 income categories, including earnings from agricultural production in extremely difficult areas, scientific research, and issuance of green bonds, incomes of enterprises employing vulnerable groups, among others.
25/07/2025
Five-year visa exemption considered for global talents, including top scientists, executives, artists
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed a special long-term visa exemption scheme of up to five years for selection of high-profile foreigners, including top scientists, corporate executives, global influencers and Olympic medalists.
25/07/2025
Criteria for green investment projects introduced
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on July 4 signed Decision 21/2025/QD-TTg, officially introducing criteria for investment projects to be certified as part of the green taxonomy.
24/07/2025