The Government is drafting a resolution to introduce special mechanisms and policies aimed at removing obstacles in the implementation of the 2024 Law on Geology and Minerals. The proposal seeks to streamline procedures, improve resource allocation, and ensure adequate supplies of raw materials for national priority projects.
Circular No. 25/2025/TT-NHNN amending Circular No. 17/2024/TT-NHNN on the opening and use of payment accounts at payment service providers was promulgated on August 31, 2025.
The Government has signed for approval Decree 238, providing tuition exemption for individuals studying in specific fields that meet the demands of socio-economic development, national defense, and security as prescribed by the Law on Higher Education.
The Ministry of Health has issued Official Dispatch No. 5786/BYT-ATTP on strengthening the control of the production, trading, and advertising of nutritional products for young children, feeding bottles, and artificial teats.
Decree No. 226/2025/ND-CP takes effect on August 15, 2025, with many new provisions related to land. Details are as follows.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed two electricity pricing options for electric vehicle charging. The proposals, now open for public comment, aim to ensure appropriate charging tariffs as the country is expected to expand its charging infrastructure in the coming time.
The revised Law on Tax Administration proposes, for the first time, regulations on international tax administration in order to make domestic tax regulations conformable with global standards, intensify efforts against cross-border tax evasion, and protect taxpayers’ lawful rights and interests.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, on September 4 signed a decision approving Vietnam’s environmental industry development program for 2025-30.
According to the Law on Employment 2025, enterprises and workers must register information on the national database, including social insurance information from January 1, 2026.
The Government on September 3 issued Decree 240/2025/ND-CP, regulating the establishment, management, and use of a fund for defense policy and foreign affairs.
Circular 88/2025/TT-BTC issued by the Ministry of Finance on September 03, 2025, has amended and supplemented regulations on electronic reporting for securities investment fund management companies and branches of securities companies.
On September 03, 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 238/2025/ND-CP providing for policies on tuition fees, exemption from and reduction of tuition fees, support for tuition fees, support for study expenses, and educational service prices in the field of education and training. This Decree takes effect on the signing date.
This is a notable provision in Resolution No. 268/NQ-CP of the Government on the implementation and operation of the two-tier local government model.
Vietnamese citizens and foreigners may be selected and assigned professional tasks by competent authorities to become Vietnam-based chief engineers and chief architects under new criteria established by the Government.
Official Letter No. 2968/CT-VP of the Department of Taxation, issued on August 5, 2025, provides guidance on updating the English names of agencies, units, and positions within the taxation system.
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