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Vietnam to pilot state-run online property trading center
Vietnam will set up a State-run online property and land-use rights trading center in a move to curb speculation and manipulation, with a two-year pilot program scheduled to begin in 2026.
Plan issued for implementing Vietnam–Laos trade agreement
Plan issued for implementing Vietnam–Laos trade agreement
A plan to implement the Trade Agreement between the governments of Vietnam and Laos aims to facilitate businesses in applying preferential import tariffs, demonstrate the special friendship and importance both sides attach to their ties, thus further promoting the bilateral trade ties.
Key policies taking effect from October 2025
Key policies taking effect from October 2025
From October 2025, a series of new laws, decrees, and circulars will take effect, covering taxation, science and technology, monetary policy, and gold market management.
Issuance of registration certificates for local cooperative funds from September 26, 2025
Issuance of registration certificates for local cooperative funds from September 26, 2025
As provided in Decree No. 253/2025/ND-CP amending Decree No. 45/2021/ND-CP on the Cooperative Development Support Fund, promulgated and effective on September 26, 2025.
Govt. urges completion of financial support mechanisms for citizens and businesses in green transport transition
Govt. urges completion of financial support mechanisms for citizens and businesses in green transport transition
The Government is urging ministries, sectors and localities to urgently develop and complete financial support mechanisms, enabling citizens and businesses to switch to green vehicles, thereby reducing pollution and promoting a circular economy.
Procedures for bank branch opening, stock listing, bank merger simplified
Procedures for bank branch opening, stock listing, bank merger simplified
According to Decision No. 2070/QD-TTg, procedures related to banking activities, branch opening, stock listing and merger of credit institutions will be abolished or simplified so as to lift barriers and create a more favorable environment for business activities in the finance and banking sector.
General Department of Taxation requests localities to strengthen the measurement of taxpayer satisfaction
General Department of Taxation requests localities to strengthen the measurement of taxpayer satisfaction
On September 19, 2025, the General Department of Taxation issued Official Dispatch No. 3952/CT-VP, requesting provinces and centrally run cities to strengthen the implementation of taxpayer satisfaction measurement, with specific measures aimed at improving service quality.
Ministry proposes fast-track procedures for investment policy approval
Ministry proposes fast-track procedures for investment policy approval
The Ministry of Finance has unveiled a draft Law on Business Investment aimed at streamlining investment policy approval procedures, while allowing more substantial decentralization in this regard.
Vietnam moves to diversify export markets amidst global uncertainties
Vietnam moves to diversify export markets amidst global uncertainties
As Vietnam eyes export growth target of at least 12 percent, contributing to realizing the GDP expansion of 8.3-8.5 percent this year and double-digit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has outlined key measures across multiple sectors
Prime Minister requests continued study on reducing fees, charges, and input costs for enterprises
Prime Minister requests continued study on reducing fees, charges, and input costs for enterprises
Under Notification No. 499/TB-VPCP dated September 20, 2025, the Prime Minister requested the reduction of fees, charges, and input costs for enterprises in order to maintain economic stability and ensure sustainable growth.
Centralized digital technology parks to be formed for digital technology industry development
Centralized digital technology parks to be formed for digital technology industry development
The legal framework governing the establishment of centralized digital technology parks in Vietnam is in the making, aiming to give a boost to develop the digital technology industry into an important pillar of the national economy.
