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Vietnam prioritizes elite graduates for Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum protection roles

A new ordinance on the management and protection of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex mandates the recruitment of talented individuals and top-performing university graduates to join its protective and administrative forces.

Crackdown on reckless driving shows results: Decree 168 enforces change

Three months into its implementation, Decree 168 has significantly reduced traffic violations and accidents, as drivers begin to fear high fines.

Vietnam raises business trip hotel allowance for ministers to 4 million VND/day

The Ministry of Finance updates travel expenses for officials under Circular 12/2025/TT-BTC.

Vietnam pilots new housing policy to improve access to commercial real estate

Decree No. 75 enables developers to build housing projects through direct land-use agreements, boosting legal clarity and project execution.

Vietnam to legally protect risk-taking civil servants

Under a proposed legal amendment, public officials who innovate and act decisively may be exempt from responsibility for unintended consequences.

Parents burdened as tutoring fees surge following new education regulations

Circular 29 aimed to curb rampant tutoring, but many parents now face higher costs as classes shift to private centers with rising fees.

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air ban power bank use on flights

Following recent safety incidents involving power banks, Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have announced a ban on the use of power banks on all flights to minimize fire hazards.

Vietnam to enforce recycling mandates with tougher penalties

Despite the legal framework mandating extended producer responsibility (EPR) for waste recycling, many businesses in Vietnam remain unaware or fail to fully comply, prompting the government to promise strict penalties for violations.

Vietnam steps up regulation of digital assets with new pilot project

The Ministry of Finance drafts a resolution to pilot digital asset issuance and trading, aiming to balance innovation with risk management.

Vietnam abolishes early university admission starting 2025

The Ministry of Education and Training has officially announced the end of early admission, implementing a standardized admission timeline.

Decree on foreign investment in Vietnamese financial institutions amended

Decree No. 69/2025/ND-CP amends several provisions of Decree No. 01/2014/ND-CP regarding foreign investment in Vietnamese financial institutions. The changes specifically address purchase methods, ownership limits, and investor obligations.

All businesses to conduct administrative procedures electronically from July

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the Ministry of Public Security to work alongside ministries and sectors to finalise the development of specialised databases aimed at enhancing the quality of online public services.

Vietnam eases fuel business regulations, abolishes price control task force

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has issued Circular 18, eliminating outdated fuel regulations, including state-controlled price regulation mechanisms. New reporting rules for fuel storage businesses aim to enhance market transparency.

New regulations ensure higher standards for exported food

The new regulations aim to enhance the quality and reputation of Vietnamese food products in international markets, as well as ensure a transparent and efficient process for food exporters to comply with regulatory requirements.

Vietnam moves to regulate social media data collection, bans ID card requests

Vietnam’s draft data protection law will prohibit social media platforms from requiring ID card photos for verification. It also strengthens restrictions on unauthorized data collection and online surveillance.

Food businesses concerned decree amendments could cost them millions

The draft decree has significantly tightened three categories of administrative procedures and introduced some unreasonable regulations, potentially creating new bottlenecks for production and business operations, according to EuroCham.

Prime Minister pushes for economic reform and removal of incompetent officials

Vietnam’s Prime Minister calls for economic breakthroughs, stronger public sector accountability, and investment acceleration to achieve 8% GDP growth in 2025.

Vietnam’s new regulations on public asset management after agency restructuring

Vietnam’s Decree No. 50 outlines how public assets will be handled after government mergers, separations, and dissolutions. Find out the key updates here.

Vietnam proposes military and police approval for social housing purchases

HoREA has proposed allowing the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security to approve buyers for social housing projects, streamlining the process for military and police personnel.

Ministry proposes regulations to prevent misleading claims on milk products

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has proposed that food supplement products only declare factual information, and not give recommendations or advertise functions and health benefits.