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Vietnam grants 45-day visa waivers to citizens from 12 countries
Citizens from 12 countries will be granted visa-free entry for stays of up to 45 days in Vietnam for tourism purposes, regardless of their passport types.
Decree No. 222/2025/ND-CP on teaching and learning in foreign languages at educational institutions
Decree No. 222/2025/ND-CP on teaching and learning in foreign languages at educational institutions
Decree No. 222/2025/ND-CP of the Government providing for teaching and learning in foreign languages at educational institutions was promulgated on August 8, 2025.
Vietnam grants visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners
Vietnam grants visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development under the Government's Decree 221 dated August 8.
New regulations on work permits for foreign workers in Vietnam
New regulations on work permits for foreign workers in Vietnam
The Government has issued Decree 219/2025/ND-CP, effective August 7, which merges the process of reporting the demand for foreign labor into work permit applications, shortens processing times, and adds new categories of foreign workers eligible for permit exemptions in priority sectors.
Vietnam grants single women full access to IVF
Vietnam grants single women full access to IVF
From October 1, single women in Vietnam may access assisted reproductive technologies like IVF based on personal choice, under a decree recently issued by the Government, marking a major step forward in reproductive rights.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP on foreign workers in Vietnam
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP on foreign workers in Vietnam
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP providing for foreign workers in Vietnam was promulgated by the Government and takes effect on August 7, 2025.
Contractor selection fees on National E-Procurement System from August 4, 2025
Contractor selection fees on National E-Procurement System from August 4, 2025
These provisions are set forth in Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP detailing a number of Articles and providing measures for the implementation of the Law on Procurement 2023 regarding contractor selection.
GDP growth target for 2025 set at 8.3–8.5%
GDP growth target for 2025 set at 8.3–8.5%
The Government has issued Resolution No. 226/NQ-CP on growth targets for sectors, fields, and localities, as well as key tasks and solutions to ensure national GDP growth of 8.3–8.5% in 2025.
Decree 217/2025/ND-CP on specialized inspection issued
Decree 217/2025/ND-CP on specialized inspection issued
Decree No. 217/2025/ND-CP on specialized inspection activities was officially promulgated on August 5, 2025.
Domestic violence involving foreigners: legal aid for victims, penalties for offenders
Domestic violence involving foreigners: legal aid for victims, penalties for offenders
Foreigners involved in domestic violence cases in Vietnam may face strict legal measures, while victims, regardless of nationality, are entitled to legal aid and protection under Vietnam’s law.
Amending the 2024 Land Law: Will land valuation no longer follow market principles?
Amending the 2024 Land Law: Will land valuation no longer follow market principles?
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has proposed abolishing market-based land valuation in draft amendments to the 2024 Land Law, prompting debate over the changing roles of the State and market in land pricing.
Ministry proposes visa exemption for special-category foreigners
Ministry proposes visa exemption for special-category foreigners
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed amendments to immigration laws to allow visa exemption for special-category foreigners and simplify procedures for permanent residence and e-visa issuance, in line with national development and security objectives.
National energy master plan revision task approved
National energy master plan revision task approved
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has recently signed a decision approving the drafting of a revised national energy master plan for the 2021-30 period, with a vision toward 2050, to ensure alignment with the country’s socio-economic development strategy.
Cases eligible for streamlined contractor selection from August 4, 2025
Cases eligible for streamlined contractor selection from August 4, 2025
Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP detailing a number of Articles and implementation measures of the Law on Bidding regarding contractor selection, which takes effect on August 4, 2025, sets out specific cases eligible for streamlined contractor selection.
Fully autonomous cars not yet suitable for Vietnam’s road conditions: MoPS
Fully autonomous cars not yet suitable for Vietnam’s road conditions: MoPS
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed restricting fully autonomous vehicles, citing Vietnam’s current road conditions. While partially automated cars are common and deemed suitable, Level 4 and 5 vehicles remain under global testing and are not yet fit for wide use.
Plan of action enacted to promote data creation for digital transformation
Plan of action enacted to promote data creation for digital transformation
Ministries, sectors and localities are called upon to build shared national digital platforms across the entire political system from central to local levels to ensure its consistency with the two-tier local administration model.
Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP on contractor selection under the Law on Bidding
Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP on contractor selection under the Law on Bidding
Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP of the Government detailing a number of articles and implementation measures of the Law on Bidding regarding contractor selection was promulgated and took effect on August 4, 2025.
Contractors providing false information may be banned from bidding for 5 years
Contractors providing false information may be banned from bidding for 5 years
Decree No. 214/2025/ND-CP detailing the Law on Bidding regarding contractor selection provides strict sanctions for violations in bidding activities.
Strict penalties for using cash to evade taxes
Strict penalties for using cash to evade taxes
On July 30, 2025, the Deputy Prime Minister issued Official Telegram No. 124/CD-TTg to ministries, sectors, and localities on promoting cashless payment.
Mandatory disclosure of product information on digital platforms from January 1, 2026
Mandatory disclosure of product information on digital platforms from January 1, 2026
On June 18, 2025, the National Assembly passed the Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality (2007). This Law takes effect on January 1, 2026.
Requirements on capital adequacy ratios for commercial banks, foreign bank branches
Requirements on capital adequacy ratios for commercial banks, foreign bank branches
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued a circular introducing capital buffers and stricter dividend conditions and allowing the use of the internal rating-based (IRB) approach.
