From May 2, Vietnamese and foreign organisations and individuals may face fines of up to VND 75 million for illegally transporting goods or currencies valued at VND 100 million or more across national borders outside designated border-gate areas.
Ministry of Public Security has proposed amendments to regulations governing how authorities manage the entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners, aiming to strengthen inter-agency coordination amid a rise in violations.
Under the new regulation, banks will discontinue services that allow customers to assign nicknames, or “iNick”, to their accounts.
The project aims to strengthen overall capabilities and develop an elite and modern cybersecurity force able to proactively prevent and effectively respond to all cyber risks and threats, safeguarding national security, social order and safety, and the rights and lawful interests of organisations and individuals in cyberspace.
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.
Vietnam has established an appraisal council to review proposed changes to the investment policy for the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power project.
Under the decision, the allocation will be sourced from the central budget revenue surplus recorded in 2025 and assigned to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
On March 20, 2026, the Office of the Government issued Notice No. 141/TB-VPCP stating the conclusions of the Permanent Government members on addressing difficulties and inadequacies of Decree No. 46/2026/ND-CP and Resolution No. 66.13/2026/NQ-CP on food safety.
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.
The draft strategy also set a target that 95 per cent of the population aged 15 and over will have bank accounts by 2030.
Properly determining the time of turnover is a key factor in accurately calculating the amount of tax payable, while helping businesses avoid risks of incorrect declaration and penalties.
The Government is proposing generous support measures to accelerate digital transformation, including full coverage of costs of renting digital technology solutions for business households, micro-enterprises, and micro-cooperatives. This forms part of a draft decree detailing the 2025 Law on Digital Transformation, which is set to take effect on July 1.
Party General Secretary To Lam on March 17 signed Resolution 02-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on building and developing Hanoi in the new era, setting out long-term strategic orientations and development targets for the capital.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently introduced a plan to implement the task of developing, operating, and managing a food traceability system under the its management, aiming to ensure seamless supervision from importation, production and processing to packaging, circulation, distribution and consumption.
Vietnam is set to internationalise its Vietnamese language proficiency assessment system, as a new regulation effective from April 15 allows a wider range of entities to jointly organise such exams, including overseas.
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.
As housing prices continue to outpace income growth, a draft Resolution on development of reasonably priced commercial housing is expected to stimulate house supply and make house prices more affordable for urban residents with genuine housing needs, particularly those with middle and upper-middle income.
On March 17, 2026, the Minister of Finance issued Circular No. 21/2026/TT-BTC amending and supplementing several articles of Circular No. 80/2021/TT-BTC guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Tax Administration and Decree No. 126/2020/ND-CP detailing several articles of the Law on Tax Administration.
According to a Plan to implement the Law on Artificial Intelligence issued under Prime Minister Decision 367/QD-TTg, the national strategy on artificial intelligence will be issued soon. Following its issuance, the strategy shall be reviewed, evaluated and updated at least once every three years or adjusted upon significant fluctuations in technology and the market.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has introduced a new code of conduct for cultural behaviour in the digital environment, designed to promote a safe, respectful and healthy online space while encouraging the spread of positive and creative content reflecting national cultural identity.
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.
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.
Rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, have significantly affected the global energy market, especially shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz – a strategic route for transporting crude oil from the region.
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.
The Prime Minister on March 6 issued a decision establishing the Central Civil Defence Fund and its operating regulations, assigning it to the Ministry of National Defence for management.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has signed a decision approving the programme to ensure the nationwide replacement fertility level through 2030.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Prime Minister has issued Decision No. 263/QD-TTg on approval of the total pilot greenhouse gas emission allowances for 2025-2026.
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.
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