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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.
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.
Rules on enforcement of bankruptcy decisions for enterprises and cooperatives
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.
Enforcers may request suspension or termination of asset auctions
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.
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.
Minimum living standards for workers to be announced annually from 2028
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.
National plan to implement the revised Technology Transfer Law
National plan to implement the revised Technology Transfer Law
A database on technologies and technology transfer activities will be developed based on the National Science, Technology and Innovation Management Platform to promote the provision of information on technologies and technology transfer activities in the electronic environment.
Deported foreigners allowed to bring lawful assets out of Vietnam
Deported foreigners allowed to bring lawful assets out of Vietnam
From April 1, foreigners subject to deportation will be allowed to take their lawful assets out of Vietnam and lodge complaints or denunciations in accordance with law, says Decree 59/2026/ND-CP.
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.
06 prohibited acts in artificial intelligence activities from March 1, 2026
06 prohibited acts in artificial intelligence activities from March 1, 2026
The Law on Artificial Intelligence 2025 No. 134/2025/QH15, passed on December 10, 2025, and effective from March 1, 2026, clearly sets out prohibited acts in the field of artificial intelligence.
Fake news spreaders to face fine of up to VND 200 million
Fake news spreaders to face fine of up to VND 200 million
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed maximum administrative fines of VND 100 million for individuals and VND 200 million for organisations that violate regulations on control of fake news and false information.
AI-generated images and videos must be labelled starting March 1, 2026
AI-generated images and videos must be labelled starting March 1, 2026
Taking effect from March 1st, 2026, the 2025 Law on Artificial Intelligence, No. 134/2025/QH15 sets transparency requirements, mandating that AI-generated images and videos be labelled in an easily recognizable manner.
Nationwide replacement fertility level assurance programme through 2030 gets approved
Nationwide replacement fertility level assurance programme through 2030 gets approved
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has signed a decision approving the programme to ensure the nationwide replacement fertility level through 2030.
Vietnam advances toward mastering UAV technology
Vietnam advances toward mastering UAV technology
Products are already making their way into the US market, but this is not merely a story of applying new technology in practice, but a gradual process of mastering core details and affirming international capabilities in the UAV industry, one of Vietnam’s strategic high-tech sectors.
Six new laws take effect on March 1
Six new laws take effect on March 1
As of March 1, six laws come into force, including the Law on Artificial Intelligence, the Law on Oversight Activities of the National Assembly and People’s Councils, the Law on Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy, the Law on Investment, the Law on Planning and the Law on Protection of State Secrets.
Programme approved to support student entrepreneurship in 2026-35
Programme approved to support student entrepreneurship in 2026-35
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long on February 25 signed Decision 336/QD-TTg, approving a programme on supporting student entrepreneurship for the 2026-35 period.
AI applications with great social impacts to face stricter oversight
AI applications with great social impacts to face stricter oversight
An artificial intelligence system would be classified as a high-risk one not based on technology, algorithms or models it applies, but on potential impacts of its outputs on the right to life, the right to privacy, the right to access to healthcare, education, and essential services, as well as personal freedoms.
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.
Resolution No. 30/NQ-CP: Requirement to issue a code of conduct for cultural behavior
Resolution No. 30/NQ-CP: Requirement to issue a code of conduct for cultural behavior
This task is outlined in Resolution No. 30/NQ-CP, dated February 24, 2026, which promulgates the Government’s Action Program for implementing Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, dated January 7, 2026, of the Politburo on the development of Vietnamese culture.
Total pilot greenhouse gas emission allowances for 2025-2026
Total pilot greenhouse gas emission allowances for 2025-2026
The Prime Minister has issued Decision No. 263/QD-TTg on approval of the total pilot greenhouse gas emission allowances for 2025-2026.
Ministry proposes restructuring VNR into national railway group
Ministry proposes restructuring VNR into national railway group
The Ministry of Finance has proposed upgrading Vietnam Railways (VNR) Corporation into Vietnam National Railway Group to advance the domestic railway industry with the focus on implementing the North-South high-speed railway mega project.
