In the first quarter of 2026, more than 6.9 million accounts were exposed, double the figure recorded in the same period last years. Stolen personal data has frequently been exploited in sophisticated online scams, particularly impersonation schemes targeting victims through fake relatives or acquaintances.
Deputy Prime Minister Phan Van Giang has signed Decision 1226/QD-TTg approving a project to promote the private-sector engagement in research, development and application of civil cryptography for 2026-30, with a vision to 2035.
From August 21, 2026, the Government's Decree No. 274/2026/ND-CP detailing the Law on Bidding regarding the selection of investors for investment business projects officially takes effect.
AI-generated or AI-edited press content that could mislead the public about real events or individuals must be clearly labelled under new regulations tightening the use of AI in press activities.
In addition to expanding the scope of entities subject to tax registration, Circular No. 90/2026/TT-BTC also introduces a notable provision on cases in which foreign suppliers are not required to carry out tax registration procedures in Vietnam.
On July 7, 2026, the Government issued Decree No. 274/2026/ND-CP detailing a number of articles of, and providing measures for implementing, the Law on Bidding regarding the selection of investors for investment business projects. The Decree takes effect on August 21, 2026.
One of the notable new points of Circular No. 90/2026/TT-BTC is the addition of regulations on granting separate tax identification numbers (TINs) to operators of domestic e-commerce platforms and digital platforms for withholding, declaring and paying tax on behalf of taxpayers.
On June 30, 2026, the Minister of Finance issued Circular No. 90/2026/TT-BTC prescribing tax registration, which takes effect on July 1, 2026.
The above content is provided in Circular No. 90/2026/TT-BTC of the Minister of Finance prescribing tax registration, issued on June 30, 2026.
From July 1, 2026, the refund of value-added tax (VAT) for goods of foreigners and overseas Vietnamese purchased in Vietnam and carried along upon exit shall be implemented in accordance with Circular No. 84/2026/TT-BTC.
Public procurement procedures are expected to become more flexible and efficient under a draft decree prepared by the Ministry of Finance, which proposes broader application of contractor appointment, higher procurement thresholds, and enhanced transparency requirements for contractor selection and contract performance.
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