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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.
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.
