Circular 53/2026/TT-BKHCN amend Circular 32/2026/TT-BKHCN sectors persons holding positions not permitted to hold after ceasing to hold positions within the Ministry of Science and Technology

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Circular No. 53/2026/TT-BKHCN dated August 28, 2026 of the Ministry of Science and Technology amending and supplementing Article 5 of Circular No. 32/2026/TT-BKHCN dated June 11, 2026 of the Minister of Science and Technology providing for the list of sectors and the period during which persons holding positions and powers are not permitted to establish, hold managerial titles or positions, or executive positions in sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, partnerships, and cooperatives after ceasing to hold positions within the Ministry of Science and Technology's management

Issuing body:	Ministry of Science and Technology	Effective date:	Known Please log in to a subscriber account to use this function. Don’t have an account? Register here
Official number:	53/2026/TT-BKHCN	Signer:	Vu Hai Quan
Type:	Circular	Expiry date:	Updating
Issuing date:	28/08/2026	Effect status:	Known Please log in to a subscriber account to use this function. Don’t have an account? Register here
Fields:	Cadres - Civil Servants, Enterprise

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Prohibition Period for Individuals Holding Positions in the Ministry of Science and Technology from Managing Enterprises After Leaving Office

On August 28, 2026, the Ministry of Science and Technology issued Circular No. 53/2026/TT-BKHCN amending and supplementing Article 5 of Circular No. 32/2026/TT-BKHCN. This Circular takes effect from the date of issuance.

This Circular applies to individuals who have held positions and powers in areas under the management scope of the Ministry of Science and Technology. It stipulates the period during which these individuals are prohibited from establishing, holding titles, or managing sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, partnerships, and cooperatives after ceasing to hold positions.

- Prohibition Period for Individuals Not Holding Leadership or Management Positions

Individuals not holding leadership or management positions are prohibited from establishing, holding titles, or managing enterprises and cooperatives in the fields specified in Article 4 of Circular No. 32/2026/TT-BKHCN for a period of 6 months from the date of relinquishing their powers.

- Prohibition Period for Individuals Holding Leadership or Management Positions

For individuals holding leadership or management positions, the prohibition period is 12 months from the date of leaving their position as per the decision of the competent authority.

- Prohibition Period for Cadres, Civil Servants and Public Employees Involved in Research and Program Development

Individuals who leave their positions and powers while being cadres, civil servants and public employees directly involved in researching, developing, or appraising, approving programs, tasks, projects, and schemes are prohibited from establishing, holding titles, or managing enterprises and cooperatives until the completion of such programs, tasks, projects, and schemes.

This Circular aims to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest in the management and operation of enterprises after leaving positions in the Ministry of Science and Technology.

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THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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No. 53/2026/TT-BKHCN

THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence -Freedom -Happiness

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Hanoi, August 28, 2026

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Amending and supplementing Article 5 of Circular No. 32/2026/TT-BKHCN dated June 11, 2026 of the Minister of Science and Technology providing for the list of sectors and the period during which persons holding positions and powers are not permitted to establish, hold managerial titles or positions, or executive positions in sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, partnerships, and cooperatives after ceasing to hold positions within the Ministry of Science and Technology's management

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Pursuant to the Law on Anti-Corruption No. 36/2018/QH14, as amended and supplemented by Law No. 59/2020/QH14, Law No. 81/2025/QH15, and Law No. 132/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. 59/2019/ND-CP of the Government detailing a number of articles of, and measures to implement, the Anti-Corruption Law, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 134/2021/ND-CP and Decree No. 184/2026/ND-CP;

Pursuant to Decree No. 225/2026/ND-CP of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology;

At the request of the Director General of the Department of Organization and Personnel;

The Minister of Science and Technology promulgates the Circular amending and supplementing Article 5 of Circular No. 32/2026/TT-BKHCN dated June 11, 2026 of the Minister of Science and Technology prescribing the list of sectors and the period during which persons holding positions and powers may not establish, hold titles or managerial and executive positions in sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, partnerships, and cooperatives after ceasing to hold positions, within the Ministry of Science and Technology's management.

Article 1. Amending and supplementing Article 5

“Article 5. Periods during which persons holding positions and powers in the fields under the Ministry of Science and Technology's management, after ceasing to hold their positions and powers, may not establish, hold titles or managerial or executive positions in enterprises or cooperatives in the previously in-charge fields

1. For persons not holding leadership or managerial positions, the period during which they may not establish, hold titles or managerial or executive positions in enterprises or cooperatives in the fields prescribed in Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 Article 4 of this Circular shall be full 06 months from the date of cessation of powers under the competent authority's decision.

2. For persons holding leadership or managerial positions, the period during which they may not establish, hold titles or managerial or executive positions in enterprises or cooperatives in the fields prescribed in Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 Article 4 of this Circular shall be full 12 months from the date of ceasing to hold their positions under the competent authority's decision.

3. For persons who cease to hold positions and powers while being cadres, civil servants or public employees directly engaged in researching, formulating, or appraising and approving the programs, tasks, schemes and projects prescribed in Clause 15 Article 4 of this Circular, the period during which they may not establish, hold titles or managerial or executive positions in enterprises or cooperatives shall be the period until completion of such programs, tasks, schemes and projects.”

Article 2. Implementation provisions

1. This Circular takes effect from the date of its signing.

2. People's Committees of provinces and centrally run cities, and relevant agencies, units, organizations and individuals, shall implement this Circular.

3. Any difficulties arising in the course of implementation should be reported in writing to the Ministry of Science and Technology for guidance or consideration and resolution./.

MINISTER

Vu Hai Quan

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