
From May 15, 2026, two additional cases for re-export or destruction of prize-winning video game machines
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.
Administrative violations in insurance business may be handled electronically from May 1, 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.
Expanded sanctioning competence in insurance business from May 1, 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.
Mandatory use of real names for bank accounts starting from April 1, 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.
Administrative sanctions for insurance business in the electronic environment to be permitted from May 1st, 2026
Administrative sanctions for insurance business in the electronic environment to be permitted from May 1st, 2026
Decree No. 78/2026/ND-CP has added new regulations on the handling of administrative violations in the electronic environment within the insurance business sector. This is a completely new content compared to the previous Decree No. 174/2024/ND-CP.
At least 50% of urban public transport vehicles to be electric by 2030
At least 50% of urban public transport vehicles to be electric by 2030
This objective was stated by the Prime Minister’s Directive No. 09/CT-TTg on strengthening the implementation of energy efficiency, promoting energy transition, and developing electric vehicles, issued on March 19, 2026.
Circular No. 20/2026/TT-BTC sets out detailed provisions on corporate income tax
Circular No. 20/2026/TT-BTC sets out detailed provisions on corporate income tax
On March 12, 2026, the Minister of Finance issued Circular No. 20/2026/TT-BTC detailing the Law on Corporate Income Tax and Decree No. 320/2025/ND-CP guiding the implementation of the Law on Corporate Income Tax.
At least 500,000 enterprises to receive digital transformation support by 2030
At least 500,000 enterprises to receive digital transformation support by 2030
This target was set by the Prime Minister in the Scheme on "Digital transformation for medium and small-size enterprises for the 2026–2030 period," approved under Decision No. 433/QD-TTg issued on March 16, 2026.
Enterprises may submit legal recommendations via feedback system in 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.
Three Decrees guiding the 2022 Law on Insurance Business remain in force
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.
National Technical Regulation for six groups of liquid milk products effective from September 1, 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.
Decree No. 59/2026/ND-CP on expulsion of foreigners violating Vietnamese law effective from April 1, 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.
In 2026, the National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence to updated every 03 years
In 2026, the National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence to updated every 03 years
This content is provided in Decision No. 367/QĐ-TTg of the Prime Minister promulgating the Plan for implementation of the Law on Artificial Intelligence 2025, issued on February 28, 2026.
Urgent consolidation and dissolution of ineffective off-budget state financial funds
Urgent consolidation and dissolution of ineffective off-budget state financial funds
This requirement is outlined in Resolution No. 29/NQ-CP, which promulgates the Action Program for implementing Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW, dated January 6, 2026, of the Politburo on the development of the state economic sector.
From March 1, 2026, business households may no longer use bank accounts under individuals’ names
From March 1, 2026, business households may no longer use bank accounts under individuals’ names
This requirement is prescribed in Circular No. 25/2025/TT-NHNN, which amends Circular No. 17/2024/TT-NHNN on the opening and use of payment accounts at payment service providers.