Rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, have significantly affected the global energy market, especially shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz – a strategic route for transporting crude oil from the region.
On February 28, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 64/2026/NĐ-CP detailing a number of articles of, and providing measures for implementation of, the Law on Recovery and Bankruptcy regarding the enforcement of decisions declaring enterprises and cooperatives bankrupt. This Decree takes effect from March 1, 2026.
The Government has issued Decree No. 64/2026/NĐ-CP dated February 28, 2026, detailing a number of articles of, and providing measures for implementation of, the Law on Recovery and Bankruptcy regarding the enforcement of decisions declaring enterprises and cooperatives bankrupt, which takes effect from March 1, 2026.
On February 13, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 59/2026/ND-CP providing the expulsion sanction, the measure of holding of persons in temporary custody under administrative procedures, escort of violators, and the management of foreigners violating Vietnamese law pending the completion of expulsion procedures.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc has signed Decision 380/QD-TTg approving a project to develop and annually publicise minimum living standards as a basis for determining social policy benchmarks.
A database on technologies and technology transfer activities will be developed based on the National Science, Technology and Innovation Management Platform to promote the provision of information on technologies and technology transfer activities in the electronic environment.
From April 1, foreigners subject to deportation will be allowed to take their lawful assets out of Vietnam and lodge complaints or denunciations in accordance with law, says Decree 59/2026/ND-CP.
This content is provided in Decision No. 367/QĐ-TTg of the Prime Minister promulgating the Plan for implementation of the Law on Artificial Intelligence 2025, issued on February 28, 2026.
The Law on Artificial Intelligence 2025 No. 134/2025/QH15, passed on December 10, 2025, and effective from March 1, 2026, clearly sets out prohibited acts in the field of artificial intelligence.
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed maximum administrative fines of VND 100 million for individuals and VND 200 million for organisations that violate regulations on control of fake news and false information.
Taking effect from March 1st, 2026, the 2025 Law on Artificial Intelligence, No. 134/2025/QH15 sets transparency requirements, mandating that AI-generated images and videos be labelled in an easily recognizable manner.
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