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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.
Guidance on taxable personal income regarding mid-shift meal allowances
Guidance on taxable personal income regarding mid-shift meal allowances
On July 22, 2025, the Bac Ninh Tax Department issued Official Dispatch No. 915/BNI-QLDN1 providing guidance on determining taxable personal income (PIT) for mid-shift meal allowances.
New prohibitions on product and commodity quality violations from 2026
New prohibitions on product and commodity quality violations from 2026
This is a new regulation under the 2025 Amended Law on Product and Commodity Quality, No. 78/2025/QH15, which takes effect from January 1, 2026.
Enterprises not required to update address after provincial mergers
Enterprises not required to update address after provincial mergers
This is stated in Official Dispatch No. 8614/BTC-KTĐP of the Ministry of Finance regarding decentralization, delegation of powers, and delineation of authority in the reorganization of administrative units and the establishment of the two-tier local government model.
Ministry proposes ministerial-level benefits for Chief Planners and Architects
Ministry proposes ministerial-level benefits for Chief Planners and Architects
The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a draft decree granting top-level planners and architects in science and technology minister-equivalent salaries, housing and tax exemptions. The proposal is under legal review.
Incentives, support policies for allied industries’ development
Incentives, support policies for allied industries’ development
Organizations and individuals engaged in technology research, application, transfer, innovation and improvement for the manufacturing of supporting industry products will be entitled to incentives and support for technology transfer from September 1.
Regulations on the disposal of collateral used as evidence from October 15, 2025
Regulations on the disposal of collateral used as evidence from October 15, 2025
This content is provided in the 2025 Law Amending the Law on Credit Institutions (Law No. 96/2025/QH15), which takes effect on October 15, 2025.
Conditions for grant of employment service operation licenses to enterprises from January 1, 2026
Conditions for grant of employment service operation licenses to enterprises from January 1, 2026
The 2025 Law on Employment, promulgated on May 20, 2025, and effective from January 1, 2026, provides specific regulations on the conditions for enterprises to be granted employment service operation licenses.
Regulations on distraint and disposal of collateral assets from October 15, 2025
Regulations on distraint and disposal of collateral assets from October 15, 2025
The 2025 Law Amending the Law on Credit Institutions, No. 96/2025/QH15, which takes effect on October 15, 2025, adds new provisions on the distraint of collateral assets.
Enterprises must not cut employee benefits upon minimum wage increase
Enterprises must not cut employee benefits upon minimum wage increase
Regional minimum wages are set to rise by VND 250,000–350,000 per month starting January 1, 2026, under a draft decree from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Crucially, the proposed increase comes with a mandate that enterprises must not reduce existing allowances, overtime pay, or other employee benefits.
New conditions for naturalization in Vietnam
New conditions for naturalization in Vietnam
As of July 1, 2025, Decree 191/2025/ND-CP is the new guiding document for naturalization in Vietnam. It specifies conditions to be naturalized in Vietnam and cases where certain requirements are waived.
Up to 7 years in prison for serious food safety violations
Up to 7 years in prison for serious food safety violations
From July 1, 2025, under Law No. 86/2025/QH15, amendments to Article 317 of the Penal Code introduce significantly tougher penalties for violations of food safety regulations
Six types of assets contributed to the startup investment fund from September 15, 2025
Six types of assets contributed to the startup investment fund from September 15, 2025
Decree No. 210/2025/ND-CP amending Decree No. 38/2018 on investment for startups was promulgated on July 21, 2025.
Draft decree proposes 14 categories of CIT-exempt income
Draft decree proposes 14 categories of CIT-exempt income
The Ministry of Finance is collecting feedback on a draft decree proposing CIT exemptions for 14 income categories, including earnings from agricultural production in extremely difficult areas, scientific research, and issuance of green bonds, incomes of enterprises employing vulnerable groups, among others.
Five-year visa exemption considered for global talents, including top scientists, executives, artists
Five-year visa exemption considered for global talents, including top scientists, executives, artists
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed a special long-term visa exemption scheme of up to five years for selection of high-profile foreigners, including top scientists, corporate executives, global influencers and Olympic medalists.
Criteria for green investment projects introduced
Criteria for green investment projects introduced
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on July 4 signed Decision 21/2025/QD-TTg, officially introducing criteria for investment projects to be certified as part of the green taxonomy.
Cases in which no contract for performing civil servant tasks shall be signed from July 1, 2025
Cases in which no contract for performing civil servant tasks shall be signed from July 1, 2025
Decree No. 173/2025/ND-CP on contracts for performing civil servant tasks, issued on June 30, 2025, specifies cases where no such agreements shall be signed.
Vietnam General Confederation of Labour to represent employees from July 2025
Vietnam General Confederation of Labour to represent employees from July 2025
This provision is stipulated in the Law Amending and Supplementing the Law on the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Law on Trade Unions, the Law on Youth, and the Law on Grassroots Democracy 2025, No. 97/2025/QH15.
Business registration authorities in operation from July 1, 2025
Business registration authorities in operation from July 1, 2025
As provided in Decree No. 168/2025/ND-CP on enterprise registration, which replaces Decree No. 01/2021/ND-CP and takes effect from July 1, 2025:
Stricter measures proposed to combat substandard, counterfeit food and health supplement products
Stricter measures proposed to combat substandard, counterfeit food and health supplement products
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has recently released a draft decree revising Decree 15/2018/ND-CP, with stricter regulations on food safety management. The move seeks to tackle current legal loopholes in management of the functional food market.
Social media platforms must not eavesdrop or read users’ messages without consent
Social media platforms must not eavesdrop or read users’ messages without consent
This is one of the key provisions of the Law on Personal Data Protection 2025, No. 91/2025/QH15, passed by the National Assembly on June 26, 2025, and effective from January 01, 2026.
Excise tax on alcohol, beer, and tobacco to increase from 2026
Excise tax on alcohol, beer, and tobacco to increase from 2026
The Law on Special Consumption Tax of the National Assembly, No. 66/2025/QH15, increases the special consumption tax on alcohol, beer, and tobacco from the effective date of the Law, January 1, 2026.
From October 2025: Shorter tax exemption for new technology product sales
From October 2025: Shorter tax exemption for new technology product sales
his is provided in the Law on Enterprise Income Tax 2025, No. 67/2025/QH15, passed by the National Assembly on June 14, 2025 and taking effect on October 1, 2025.
Law on Special Consumption Tax 2025 promulgated
Law on Special Consumption Tax 2025 promulgated
The Law No. 66/2025/QH15 on Special Consumption Tax is passed by the National Assembly on June 14, 2025, and will take effect from January 1, 2026.
Law on State Budget No. 89/2025/QH15 is officially adopted
Law on State Budget No. 89/2025/QH15 is officially adopted
The State Budget Law, No. 89/2025/QH15, was passed by the National Assembly on June 25, 2025, and will take effect on January 1, 2026.
Hanoi to establish innovation center as joint stock company to drive tech-led growth
Hanoi to establish innovation center as joint stock company to drive tech-led growth
The Hanoi Innovation Center is expected to help concentrate resources and create breakthroughs for rapid and sustainable growth.
