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Hot policies take effect in October 2026
A roundup of key new policies and regulations taking effect in October 2026, covering banking, social policies, taxation, investment, and other areas of interest to individuals and businesses.
New Capital Law paves way for smart urban development
New Capital Law paves way for smart urban development
With hundreds of special and exceptional powers granted to the Hanoi authorities, the 2026 Capital Law is expected to remove bottlenecks, unlock resources, and enable the Capital to take greater initiative and adopt more innovative approaches to governance and development.
Conditions for VAT refunds for foreigners upon departure
Conditions for VAT refunds for foreigners upon departure
Foreigners who purchase goods in Vietnam may be eligible for a value-added tax (VAT) refund when leaving the country, provided they satisfy the prescribed conditions. So, what requirements must the goods, invoices, and refund procedures meet?
Vietnam’s new personal income tax regime: What foreign workers and investors need to know
Vietnam’s new personal income tax regime: What foreign workers and investors need to know
Vietnam’s revised personal income tax regime raises personal and dependant deductions, introduces a simpler five-band tax schedule and permits new deductions for healthcare and education expenses. It also clarifies the taxation of capital transfers and brings several emerging asset classes within the tax net.
2026 Law on Enterprise and list of guiding documents
2026 Law on Enterprise and list of guiding documents
Below is an introduction to the latest Enterprise Law 2026 and a compilation of documents guiding the implementation of the Enterprise Law.
Nation shifts investment model towards high technology and digital growth
Nation shifts investment model towards high technology and digital growth
Stronger digital infrastructure, larger startup funding and hi-tech FDI are helping Vietnam reshape its growth model, but shortages of skilled labour, low research and development spending and cybersecurity risks remain major hurdles.
Novel provisions in the Law on Artificial Intelligence and recommendations for further improvement
Novel provisions in the Law on Artificial Intelligence and recommendations for further improvement
The Law on Artificial Intelligence establishes a unified set of statutory definitions relating to AI and the actors involved throughout its lifecycle. It defines AI as the electronic replication of human intellectual capabilities, including learning, reasoning, perception, judgment, and natural language understanding
Politburo Resolution 10-NQ/TW: Vietnam shifts foreign investment strategy towards quality and sustainability
Politburo Resolution 10-NQ/TW: Vietnam shifts foreign investment strategy towards quality and sustainability
With Resolution 10-NQ/TW, issued on June 8, 2026, Vietnam is moving from broad-based foreign investment attraction to a more selective strategy that prioritises high-quality capital, advanced technology, sustainability and stronger links between foreign investors and domestic enterprises.
Population Law expands support tailored to different groups
Population Law expands support tailored to different groups
By addressing the specific needs of different population groups, the new law lays a stronger foundation for sustainable population development, higher-quality human resources and improved quality of life.
Press Law helps promote sustainable development of revolutionary press in digital era
Press Law helps promote sustainable development of revolutionary press in digital era
Against the backdrop of digital transformation and the need to build a professional, humane and modern press, the Press Law is expected to contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam’s revolutionary journalism.
Resolution 10-NQ/TW on foreign investment: 8 key policies
Resolution 10-NQ/TW on foreign investment: 8 key policies
On June 8, 2026, the Political Bureau issued Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on the development of the foreign-invested economy, setting out a comprehensive direction for reforming policies on attracting, managing and utilizing foreign investment in the new development phase. Below are eight key policies introduced under the Resolution.
