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Priority subjects to be taught in foreign languages from September 25, 2025
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.
Ministry proposes higher casino entry fees for Vietnamese citizens
Ministry proposes higher casino entry fees for Vietnamese citizens
Under the draft decree on casino business currently open for public feedback, the Ministry of Finance suggests ticket prices of VND 2.5 million (USD 95.32) per day or VND 50 million (USD 1,906) per month for Vietnamese players.
Maximum fine of USD 3,000 proposed for violating invoice regulations
Maximum fine of USD 3,000 proposed for violating invoice regulations
The Ministry of Finance has proposed five penalty levels for failing to issue invoices, with fines of VND 1 million-80 million (USD 39-3,000) based on the severity and number of violations, according to the latest draft decree revising Decree 125 of 2020.
Planning Law to be revised to create development space in new era
Planning Law to be revised to create development space in new era
A draft (revised) Planning Law proposes marine spatial planning, reduced timeframe for provincial-level planning, and more flexible integration of urban and rural planning, aiming at removing bottlenecks and creating space for development in a new era of national growth.
Personal income tax brackets to be streamlined for greater fairness and global alignment
Personal income tax brackets to be streamlined for greater fairness and global alignment
The Ministry of Finance is proposing a major overhaul of the personal income tax schedule to reduce burdens on taxpayers, simplify compliance, and align Vietnam’s tax system with international practices.
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.
