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Amendments to the Law on Value-Added Tax 2025
The National Assembly has passed the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Value-Added Tax, Law No. 149/2025/QH15, on December 11, 2025.
Vietnam drafts plan to bring AI education into every classroom
Vietnam drafts plan to bring AI education into every classroom
The ministry says the push reflects the speed and scale of technological change, with AI rapidly reshaping economies, labour markets and everyday life.
10-year scheme for training high-quality human resources abroad approved
10-year scheme for training high-quality human resources abroad approved
The Prime Minister on December 10 issued a decision approving a scheme to send Vietnamese citizens to study in Russia, China, Eastern European countries, and former Soviet Union countries during 2026-35.
Government guides digital transformation to help better preserve cultural heritage
Government guides digital transformation to help better preserve cultural heritage
Government Decree 308/2025/ND-CP says that digital transformation activities in the field of cultural heritage may not cause harm to the integrity and originality of cultural heritages while guaranteeing the rights of cultural heritage owners.
Applying the Internet of Things in smart transport
Applying the Internet of Things in smart transport
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on December 11 signed Decision 2692/QD-TTg, approving a project on applying the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart transport.
Supplementary retirement insurance proposed
Supplementary retirement insurance proposed
Employers and employees who have paid compulsory social insurance premiums may voluntarily participate in supplementary retirement insurance, according to the draft Decree on supplementary retirement insurance recently proposed by the Ministry of Finance.
List of key digital technology products, services released
List of key digital technology products, services released
The Minister of Science and Technology has recently announced the List of key digital technology products and services applicable to agencies, organizations, enterprises and individuals engaged in the production and supply of, or carrying out activities related to, the products and services of this kind in Vietnam.
From January 5, 2026: Appraisal fees for the certificate of eligibility for karaoke service business
From January 5, 2026: Appraisal fees for the certificate of eligibility for karaoke service business
On November 19, 2025, the Ministry of Finance promulgated Circular No. 110/2025/TT-BTC prescribing the rates and the regime for collection and payment of appraisal fees for the issuance of karaoke and discotheque business licenses.
Industrial parks, economic zones engaged in green transition to enjoy more investment incentives
Industrial parks, economic zones engaged in green transition to enjoy more investment incentives
As Vietnam’s economy continues to integrate deeply into the global economy, better incentives for investors in industrial parks and economic zones prove one of the policy tools to create a transparent and favorable investment environment, foster the sustainable development, and improve the domestic business competitiveness.
New resolution drives data-based simplification of administrative procedures
New resolution drives data-based simplification of administrative procedures
Resolution 66.7/2025/NQ-CP dated November 15 states that agencies receiving dossiers for settlement of administrative procedures must exploit and use data from national databases and specialized databases as substitutes for paper documents.
All public transport vehicles in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to use clean energy by 2030
All public transport vehicles in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to use clean energy by 2030
According to the action plan, the 2026-30 phase aims to control, prevent and gradually reverse air pollution in key economic zones, prioritizing the mitigation of pollution in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces.
