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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Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has issued Circular 18, eliminating outdated fuel regulations, including state-controlled price regulation mechanisms.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.

Vietnamese parents pay premium for tutoring as extra classes are restricted

With school-led tutoring reduced under new education policies, many Vietnamese parents are spending hundreds of dollars on private lessons to help their children prepare for exams.

Private schools, teachers are also covered by Circular 29 on private tutoring

When the Ministry of Education and Training's (MOET) Circular 29 on extra teaching was released, many people thought the regulation only applied to public schools, not private ones.

Low-income workers in Vietnam to receive assistance under new government policy

Vietnam’s government has introduced new criteria to identify and assist low-income workers, offering support to those earning $118 or less per month in urban areas.

Criteria for evaluation of FDI efficiency in Vietnam issued

These criteria assess the impact of foreign investment on economic development, considering factors such as capital, growth, operational performance, technology, tax contributions, spillover effects, and links to domestic enterprises.