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Ministry proposes visa exemption for special-category foreigners

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.

06/08/2025

National energy master plan revision task approved

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.

06/08/2025

Cases eligible for streamlined contractor selection from August 4, 2025

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.

06/08/2025

Fully autonomous cars not yet suitable for Vietnam’s road conditions: MoPS

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.

06/08/2025

Plan of action enacted to promote data creation for digital transformation

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.

05/08/2025

Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP on contractor selection under the Law on Bidding

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.

05/08/2025

Contractors providing false information may be banned from bidding for 5 years

Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP detailing the Law on Bidding regarding contractor selection provides strict sanctions for violations in bidding activities.

05/08/2025

Strict penalties for using cash to evade taxes

On July 30, 2025, the Deputy Prime Minister issued Official Telegram No. 124/CD-TTg to ministries, sectors, and localities on promoting cashless payment.

31/07/2025

Mandatory disclosure of product information on digital platforms from January 1, 2026

On June 18, 2025, the National Assembly passed the Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality (2007). This Law takes effect on January 1, 2026.

31/07/2025

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