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Vietnam aims for 30 per cent of adults to have savings accounts by 2030
The draft strategy also set a target that 95 per cent of the population aged 15 and over will have bank accounts by 2030.
New rule opens door to overseas Vietnamese language proficiency assessment exams
New rule opens door to overseas Vietnamese language proficiency assessment exams
Vietnam is set to internationalise its Vietnamese language proficiency assessment system, as a new regulation effective from April 15 allows a wider range of entities to jointly organise such exams, including overseas.
Circular No. 20/2026/TT-BTC sets out detailed provisions on corporate income tax
Circular No. 20/2026/TT-BTC sets out detailed provisions on corporate income tax
On March 12, 2026, the Minister of Finance issued Circular No. 20/2026/TT-BTC detailing the Law on Corporate Income Tax and Decree No. 320/2025/ND-CP guiding the implementation of the Law on Corporate Income Tax.
Incentives proposed for affordable commercial housing projects
Incentives proposed for affordable commercial housing projects
As housing prices continue to outpace income growth, a draft Resolution on development of reasonably priced commercial housing is expected to stimulate house supply and make house prices more affordable for urban residents with genuine housing needs, particularly those with middle and upper-middle income.
Circular No. 21/2026/TT-BTC amending Circular No. 80/2021/TT-BTC and Decree No. 126/2020/ND-CP has been issued
Circular No. 21/2026/TT-BTC amending Circular No. 80/2021/TT-BTC and Decree No. 126/2020/ND-CP has been issued
On March 17, 2026, the Minister of Finance issued Circular No. 21/2026/TT-BTC amending and supplementing several articles of Circular No. 80/2021/TT-BTC guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Tax Administration and Decree No. 126/2020/ND-CP detailing several articles of the Law on Tax Administration.
Promoting investment in AI infrastructure and national data on AI
Promoting investment in AI infrastructure and national data on AI
According to a Plan to implement the Law on Artificial Intelligence issued under Prime Minister Decision 367/QD-TTg, the national strategy on artificial intelligence will be issued soon. Following its issuance, the strategy shall be reviewed, evaluated and updated at least once every three years or adjusted upon significant fluctuations in technology and the market.
Code of conduct aims to foster healthy digital culture
Code of conduct aims to foster healthy digital culture
Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has introduced a new code of conduct for cultural behaviour in the digital environment, designed to promote a safe, respectful and healthy online space while encouraging the spread of positive and creative content reflecting national cultural identity.
At least 500,000 enterprises to receive digital transformation support by 2030
At least 500,000 enterprises to receive digital transformation support by 2030
This target was set by the Prime Minister in the Scheme on "Digital transformation for medium and small-size enterprises for the 2026–2030 period," approved under Decision No. 433/QD-TTg issued on March 16, 2026.
Small consumer loan threshold proposed to increase to VND 400 million
Small consumer loan threshold proposed to increase to VND 400 million
A draft circular proposes increasing the threshold to VND 400 million for loans issued by credit institutions and VND 200 million for those provided by people’s credit funds.
Import tariffs on certain fuel products reduced to 0 per cent
Import tariffs on certain fuel products reduced to 0 per cent
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.
Enterprises may submit legal recommendations via feedback system in 2026
Enterprises may submit legal recommendations via feedback system in 2026
According to the Plan on legal support for enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises, and business households in 2026 issued together with Decision No. 332/QĐ-BCT dated February 24, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will receive and handle enterprises’ feedback and recommendations regarding legal issues.
