Small consumer loan threshold proposed to increase to VND 400 million

A draft circular proposes increasing the threshold to VND 400 million for loans issued by credit institutions and VND 200 million for those provided by people’s credit funds.

11/03/2026

Import tariffs on certain fuel products reduced to 0 per cent

Rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, have significantly affected the global energy market, especially shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz – a strategic route for transporting crude oil from the region.

11/03/2026

Enterprises may submit legal recommendations via feedback system in 2026

According to the Plan on legal support for enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises, and business households in 2026 issued together with Decision No. 332/QĐ-BCT dated February 24, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will receive and handle enterprises’ feedback and recommendations regarding legal issues.

09/03/2026

Central Civil Defence Fund established to bolster disaster response

The Prime Minister on March 6 issued a decision establishing the Central Civil Defence Fund and its operating regulations, assigning it to the Ministry of National Defence for management.

09/03/2026

Three Decrees guiding the 2022 Law on Insurance Business remain in force

Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP announcing the Government’s Decrees detailing and guiding the implementation of the Law on Insurance Business No. 08/2022/QH15 that continues to remain in force was issued on March 3, 2026.

06/03/2026

National Technical Regulation for six groups of liquid milk products effective from September 1, 2026

On February 26, 2026, the Minister of Industry and Trade issued Circular No. 09/2026/TT-BCT promulgating the National Technical Regulation on liquid milk products. This Circular takes effect from September 1, 2026.

06/03/2026

Rules on enforcement of bankruptcy decisions for enterprises and cooperatives

On February 28, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 64/2026/NĐ-CP detailing a number of articles of, and providing measures for implementation of, the Law on Recovery and Bankruptcy regarding the enforcement of decisions declaring enterprises and cooperatives bankrupt. This Decree takes effect from March 1, 2026.

06/03/2026

Enforcers may request suspension or termination of asset auctions

The Government has issued Decree No. 64/2026/NĐ-CP dated February 28, 2026, detailing a number of articles of, and providing measures for implementation of, the Law on Recovery and Bankruptcy regarding the enforcement of decisions declaring enterprises and cooperatives bankrupt, which takes effect from March 1, 2026.

06/03/2026

Decree No. 59/2026/ND-CP on expulsion of foreigners violating Vietnamese law effective from April 1, 2026

On February 13, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 59/2026/ND-CP providing the expulsion sanction, the measure of holding of persons in temporary custody under administrative procedures, escort of violators, and the management of foreigners violating Vietnamese law pending the completion of expulsion procedures.

05/03/2026

Minimum living standards for workers to be announced annually from 2028

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has signed Decision 380/QD-TTg approving a project to develop and annually publicise minimum living standards as a basis for determining social policy benchmarks.

05/03/2026