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Government rolls out comprehensive incentives to boost corporate technology innovation
A new decree is enacted to promote technology transfer and innovation through comprehensive incentives, reinforcing the country’s push toward an innovation-driven economy.
20/04/2026
National foreign language proficiency framework issued
The Circular establishes a unified benchmark for foreign language proficiency across the national education system, providing a foundation for curriculum design, teaching, testing, assessment, and certification.
17/04/2026
Compulsory recycling rates for products, packaging specified
For batteries and accumulators, the compulsory recycling rates will be 12 per cent for lead-acid accumulators, 8 per cent for other types of accumulators and rechargeable batteries while the rate for lithium and nickel-metal hydride batteries for motor vehicles is zero per cent.
17/04/2026
From April 3, 2026, export automobiles exempted from business conditions
The Government has issued Decree No. 117/2026/ND-CP amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 116/2017/ND-CP dated October 17, 2017 of the Government providing for conditions for manufacturing, assembly, import and warranty and maintenance services of automobiles, which takes effect on April 3, 2026.
16/04/2026
Exemption of 4 fees and charges to support transport enterprises from April 7, 2026
The Minister of Finance has issued Circular No. 40/2026/TT-BTC providing for exemption of certain fees and charges to support production and business in the transport sector, which takes effect from April 7, 2026.
16/04/2026
03 levels of risk for loans provided to foreign governments
Decree No. 118/2026/ND-CP of the Government on lending from the central budget to foreign governments was promulgated on April 3, 2026.
15/04/2026
Official news: 0% tax applied to gasoline and oil until June 30, 2026
Resolution No. 19/2026/QH16, adopted by the XVIth National Assembly at its 1st session on April 12, 2026, provides regulations on taxes applicable to gasoline, oil and aviation fuel during the period from April 16, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
15/04/2026
Ministry proposes stricter requirements for adoption
The Ministry of Justice has proposed that adoptive parents be at least 20 years older but no more than 45 years older than the adopted person, in a bid to ensure a safe, stable and humane environment for adopted persons, especially children.
14/04/2026
Vietnam rolls out national programme to prevent gender-based violence through 2030
By 2030 all identified victims of gender-based violence are expected to access at least one appropriate support service, according to Decision 625/QD-TTg signed by Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra on April 6.
14/04/2026
New rules for operators of prize-winning video games
The Government has recently released Decree 86/2026/ND-CP, introducing new requirements and procedures for the operation of prize-winning video games for foreigners.
14/04/2026
Government lists 20 key databases
The electronic identity database and the national artificial intelligence database are among 20 key databases on the newly promulgated List of national databases.
14/04/2026
Vietnam approves action programme to implement ASEAN Economic Community plan
Vietnam has approved an action programme to implement the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan, aiming to deepen regional integration and enhance the country’s role within ASEAN.
09/04/2026
National strategy on innovative start-ups unveiled
The Government has issued Resolution 86/NQ-CP promulgating the national strategy on innovative start-ups, aiming to foster a wave of innovation-driven entrepreneurship across society, grounded in science, technology and digital transformation.
09/04/2026
Ministry proposes advance mechanism for fuel price stabilisation fund
Vietnam plans State-budget advances to its fuel price stabilisation fund, aiming to cushion domestic fuel price swings amid global market volatility and rising energy costs.
06/04/2026
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