On September 3, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Circular No. 48/2025/TT-BCT amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 28/2009/TT-BCT dated September 28, 2009, on certification of tariff rate quotas for natural honey exported to Japan under the Agreement between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Japan for an Economic Partnership (VJEPA). This Circular takes effect on the date of signing.
This matter is stated in Official Dispatch No. 13921/BTC-NSNN regarding difficulties and obstacles in implementing the payment of benefits and policies under Decree No. 178/2024/ND-CP and Decree No. 67/2025/ND-CP.
The Government has issued a new resolution on the two-tier local administration model, calling on ministries and localities to streamline regulations and procedures to better serve citizens and boost socio-economic growth.
The Government is drafting a resolution to introduce special mechanisms and policies aimed at removing obstacles in the implementation of the 2024 Law on Geology and Minerals. The proposal seeks to streamline procedures, improve resource allocation, and ensure adequate supplies of raw materials for national priority projects.
Circular No. 25/2025/TT-NHNN amending Circular No. 17/2024/TT-NHNN on the opening and use of payment accounts at payment service providers was promulgated on August 31, 2025.
The Government has signed for approval Decree 238, providing tuition exemption for individuals studying in specific fields that meet the demands of socio-economic development, national defense, and security as prescribed by the Law on Higher Education.
The Ministry of Health has issued Official Dispatch No. 5786/BYT-ATTP on strengthening the control of the production, trading, and advertising of nutritional products for young children, feeding bottles, and artificial teats.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed two electricity pricing options for electric vehicle charging. The proposals, now open for public comment, aim to ensure appropriate charging tariffs as the country is expected to expand its charging infrastructure in the coming time.
The revised Law on Tax Administration proposes, for the first time, regulations on international tax administration in order to make domestic tax regulations conformable with global standards, intensify efforts against cross-border tax evasion, and protect taxpayers’ lawful rights and interests.
The Government on September 3 issued Decree 240/2025/ND-CP, regulating the establishment, management, and use of a fund for defense policy and foreign affairs.
Circular 88/2025/TT-BTC issued by the Ministry of Finance on September 03, 2025, has amended and supplemented regulations on electronic reporting for securities investment fund management companies and branches of securities companies.
On September 03, 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 238/2025/ND-CP providing for policies on tuition fees, exemption from and reduction of tuition fees, support for tuition fees, support for study expenses, and educational service prices in the field of education and training. This Decree takes effect on the signing date.
Vietnamese citizens and foreigners may be selected and assigned professional tasks by competent authorities to become Vietnam-based chief engineers and chief architects under new criteria established by the Government.
Official Letter No. 2968/CT-VP of the Department of Taxation, issued on August 5, 2025, provides guidance on updating the English names of agencies, units, and positions within the taxation system.
The year 2025 marks a transformative period for Vietnam’s financial market, characterized by deeper integration with international standards, particularly in asset management and investment. Fund management companies—key intermediaries in capital mobilization and allocation—are increasingly subject to rigorous state supervision to ensure transparency, systemic safety, and investor protection.
Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh has issued a decision that outlines the coordination principles, objectives, forms, scope and responsibilities in preventing and combating activities by organizations and individuals abroad to transfer funds and assets to activities that harm national security or terrorist acts.
Decision No. 29/2025/QD-TTg on credit policies for pupils, students, master’s students, and doctoral candidates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields was promulgated on August 28, 2025.
On August 29, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued Official Dispatch No. 7307/BNV-TCBC providing guidance on the implementation of downsizing policies.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Governor has issued a circular with the aim of standardizing the supervision and management of the operation network of microfinance institutions (MFIs) and to decentralize the authority for licensing the establishment of MFI network units.
The Government has issued a resolution to extend the validity of five decrees guiding the Law on Management and Use of State Capital Invested in Production and Business at Enterprises until new replacement documents are promulgated.
The draft Law on Digital Transformation identifies digitalization as a strategic breakthrough, placing citizens and businesses at the center while calling for stronger state leadership to step up the shift toward a sustainable, inclusive and secure digital future.
Any gold purchase or sale worth VND 20 million (USD 758.58) or more per day must be made via the customer’s payment account and the account of the gold trading enterprise at a commercial bank or foreign bank branch.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Governor has issued a circular with the aim of standardizing the supervision and management of the operation network of microfinance institutions (MFIs) and to decentralize the authority for licensing the establishment of MFI network units.
This requirement is outlined in Official Dispatch No. 5705/BNNMT-MT of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, which was issued on August 19, 2025, regarding the implementation of specific tasks related to environmental protection.
The Ministry of Finance has recently proposed relieving overseas investment projects from seeking competent authorities’ approval. They instead would only have to register outbound fund transfers with the Central Bank.
The Central Bank is gathering public comments for draft decrees on the licensing and operation of banks, foreign exchange management, anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing at the International Financial Center.
The draft (revised) Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam is expected to pave the way for changes in the mechanism of managing airfare, shifting from a fixed administrative ceiling framework to a regulated market-based system.
By 2030, the Government wants every national and sectoral database locked into a unified system. This platform will enable seamless data aggregation, interoperability across ministries and localities, and connectivity with both domestic and international information systems.
From October 1, credit institutions as mandatory transferees of commercial banks placed under special control as prescribed in the Law on Credit Institutions will be entitled to 50-percent reduction of the required reserve ratio.
Decree 225/2025/ND-CP of the Government, issued on August 15, 2025, has amended and supplemented several provisions of decrees related to the Law on Bidding, particularly the regulations on investor designation.
Decree No. 225/2025/ND-CP expands the scope of information that agencies and organizations must publish on the National E-Procurement System. This Decree takes effect on August 15, 2025.
On August 15, 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 226/2025/ND-CP on amending and supplementing a number of articles of decrees detailing the implementation of the Land Law 2024. The Decree takes effect on the signing date.
The Government has issued Decree No. 225/2025/ND-CP, which amends and supplements the decrees detailing the Bidding Law concerning investor selection. This Decree was promulgated and entered into effect on August 15, 2025
The Government has recently introduced new incentives in support of innovative startups, individual contractors and innovative and hi-tech products of Vietnamese origin, and specifies conditions for products to benefit from these incentives.
The Ministry of Finance is gathering feedback on a draft tax administration law to replace the 2019 Law on Tax Administration, as part of a comprehensive overhaul in line with the Politburo’s directions.
Decision No. 2866/QD-NHNN of the State Bank of Vietnam dated July 22, 2025 prescribes the maximum outstanding loan balance for a borrower under peer-to-peer (P2P) lending solutions in the regulatory sandbox.
Provided in Decree No. 222/2025/ND-CP on teaching and learning in foreign languages at educational institutions, which takes effect from September 25, 2025.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has suggested six types of commodity exchanges for the planned International Financial Center, covering both traditional goods markets and emerging financial and commercial products, under a draft decree now open for public comment.
The draft decree detailing the Commercial Law and the Law on Foreign Trade Management allows provincial-level People’s Committees to continue licensing and supervising foreign-invested enterprises’ trading activities, while removing the requirement to seek approval from the MOIT and other ministries.
This content is stated in Resolution No. 230/NQ-CP on the July 2025 regular Government meeting and the online conference with localities, promulgated on August 10, 2025.
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