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Lawmakers mulling making November 24 Vietnam culture day, a public holiday
The proposal appears in appraisal documents for a draft National Assembly resolution on breakthrough mechanisms and policies for cultural development, published by the Ministry of Justice. The draft, prepared by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, is expected to be submitted to lawmakers for consideration.
06/04/2026
The Ministry of Science and Technology to define high-risk AI categories
The National Institute of Digital Technology and Digital Transformation is currently consulting relevant units under the Ministry of Science and Technology to draw up a list of high-risk artificial intelligence systems.
06/04/2026
Addition of cases eligible for visa charge exemption from April 1, 2026
The Minister of Finance has issued Circular No. 28/2026/TT-BTC prescribing the rates, collection, remittance, and management of charges and fees in the fields of exit, entry, transit, and residence in Vietnam, which takes effect from April 1, 2026.
03/04/2026
Vietnam launches programme to attract foreign, overseas Vietnamese scholars
The Prime Minister has signed Decision 530/QD-TTg approving a national programme to attract foreign experts and overseas Vietnamese (OV) scholars to teach, conduct research and work at Vietnam’s higher education and vocational training institutions.
03/04/2026
From May 15, 2026, two additional cases for re-export or destruction of prize-winning video game machines
The Government’s Decree No. 86/2026/ND-CP dated March 27, 2026, amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Government’s Decree No. 121/2021/ND-CP on the business of prize-winning electronic games for foreigners, has been promulgated.
03/04/2026
0.1% tax on transfer of crypto assets: MoF's circular
Under the circular, individual investors, regardless of residency status, who transfer crypto assets through service providers must pay personal income tax at a rate of 0.1 per cent of the value of each transaction.
02/04/2026
New sanctions imposed on illegal cross-border transport of goods, currencies
From May 2, Vietnamese and foreign organisations and individuals may face fines of up to VND 75 million for illegally transporting goods or currencies valued at VND 100 million or more across national borders outside designated border-gate areas.
02/04/2026
PM greenlights programme to train 10,000 managing directors
By the end of the decade, the programme targets training and upgrading the skills of 10,000 managers and managing directors nationwide, with women accounting for at least 25 per cent of participants.
02/04/2026
Personal data protection violators in cyberspace to face fines up to VND 100 million
Organisations that repeatedly violate the regulations on personal data protection in the cyberspace or bear responsibility for large-scale personal data leaks could face a fine of up to 5 per cent of their total revenues in Vietnam in the fiscal year preceding the year of violation, the Ministry of Public Security has proposed.
02/04/2026
Administrative violations in insurance business may be handled electronically from May 1, 2026.
Decree No. 78/2026/ND-CP supplements new provisions on the handling of administrative violations (VPHC) in the electronic environment in the insurance business sector. This is a completely new provision compared to Decree No. 174/2024/ND-CP.
01/04/2026
Expanded sanctioning competence in insurance business from May 1, 2026
Decree No. 78/2026/ND-CP amends and supplements a number of provisions of Decree No. 174/2024/ND-CP on sanctioning of administrative violations in the insurance business sector.
01/04/2026
Ministry proposes tighter coordination in managing foreign residents
Ministry of Public Security has proposed amendments to regulations governing how authorities manage the entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners, aiming to strengthen inter-agency coordination amid a rise in violations.
01/04/2026
Bank account names must match ID information from April 1: Central bank
Under the new regulation, banks will discontinue services that allow customers to assign nicknames, or “iNick”, to their accounts.
01/04/2026
Project aims to enhance capacity of national cybersecurity protection force
The project aims to strengthen overall capabilities and develop an elite and modern cybersecurity force able to proactively prevent and effectively respond to all cyber risks and threats, safeguarding national security, social order and safety, and the rights and lawful interests of organisations and individuals in cyberspace.
31/03/2026
Mandatory use of real names for bank accounts starting from April 1, 2026
Starting from April 1, 2026, pursuant to Circular No. 30/2025/TT-NHNN amending Circular No. 15/2024/TT-NHNN, payment account names must match the information on the Citizen's Identity Card or Identity Card.
31/03/2026
Council set up to review revisions to Ninh Thuan nuclear project
Vietnam has established an appraisal council to review proposed changes to the investment policy for the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project.
30/03/2026