VNA RSS - LawVNA RSShttps://vnanet.vn/Images/logo-rss.pnghttps://vnanet.vnTue, 13 Oct 2026 01:14:18 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/rss/law-20.rssen-USCross-border intellectual property disputes in Vietnam’s digital environment: determining the applicable law
Cross-border intellectual property disputes are becoming increasingly difficult to resolve as online activities often span several countries at once. This article examines the challenges facing Vietnam’s current legal framework, draws lessons from international practice, and proposes changes to make the rules clearer and better suited to the digital environment.]]>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:05:00 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/cross-border-intellectual-property-disputes-in-vietnams-digital-environment-determining-the-applicable-law-9081483.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/cross-border-intellectual-property-disputes-in-vietnams-digital-environment-determining-the-applicable-law-9081483.htmlLow-emission zones and motorcycle inspections: a new approach to urban air quality
Vietnam is moving towards more targeted controls of urban vehicle pollution. Proposed amendments to the Law on Environmental Protection would give cities a clearer legal basis for establishing low-emission zones, while motorcycle emissions inspections are due to begin in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in mid-2027. The challenge is to reduce pollution while giving residents and businesses practical ways to adapt.]]>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/low-emission-zones-and-motorcycle-inspections-a-new-approach-to-urban-air-quality-9081499.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/low-emission-zones-and-motorcycle-inspections-a-new-approach-to-urban-air-quality-9081499.htmlMore tax incentives proposed for strategic technology, hi-tech enterprises
The Ministry of Finance has proposed corporate income tax incentives for several categories of hi-tech enterprises and strategic technology enterprises, alongside more flexible requirements for non-cash payment documentation for certain transactions in disadvantaged areas.]]>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:15:16 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/more-tax-incentives-proposed-for-strategic-technology-hi-tech-enterprises-9076224.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/more-tax-incentives-proposed-for-strategic-technology-hi-tech-enterprises-9076224.htmlNational cybersecurity architecture framework introduced
The Prime Minister has signed a decision introducing the national cybersecurity architecture framework to standardise shared cybersecurity components, enhance the application of artificial intelligence and automation, and optimise investment in information security nationwide.]]>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/national-cybersecurity-architecture-framework-introduced-9075433.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/national-cybersecurity-architecture-framework-introduced-9075433.htmlNation to improve international alignment of national standards by 2030
Vietnam is set to modernise its national standards, metrology and quality infrastructure under a newly approved scheme aimed at building a more integrated, internationally recognised system and accelerating digital transformation across technical operations.]]>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:15:54 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/nation-to-improve-international-alignment-of-national-standards-by-2030-9074017.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/nation-to-improve-international-alignment-of-national-standards-by-2030-9074017.htmlTerms in the 2025 Law on Construction
]]>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:13:26 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/terms-in-the-2025-law-on-construction-9072129.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/terms-in-the-2025-law-on-construction-9072129.htmlProposal to abolish death penalty for drug trafficking draws debate
The proposal to abolish the death penalty for the illegal purchase and sale of narcotics remains under debate as lawmakers consider amendments to the Penal Code, with differing views over how far the scope of capital punishment should be narrowed.]]>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:29:03 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/proposal-to-abolish-death-penalty-for-drug-trafficking-draws-debate-9070858.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/proposal-to-abolish-death-penalty-for-drug-trafficking-draws-debate-9070858.htmlVietnam revises scheme to improve sovereign credit rating by 2030
Under the decision, Vietnam aims to become a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income by 2030, while building a competitive and effective governance system and a dynamic economy driven by science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.]]>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:26:33 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/vietnam-revises-scheme-to-improve-sovereign-credit-rating-by-2030-9065661.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/vietnam-revises-scheme-to-improve-sovereign-credit-rating-by-2030-9065661.htmlUrban Development Law lays foundation for formation of new growth poles
The Urban Development Law is expected to unlock resources and enable Vietnamese cities to develop on the basis of productivity, technology and regional connectivity and become new growth poles of the economy.]]>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:24:32 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/urban-development-law-lays-foundation-for-formation-of-new-growth-poles-9065392.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/urban-development-law-lays-foundation-for-formation-of-new-growth-poles-9065392.htmlMechanisms needed to connect Vietnamese intellectual resources worldwide with national development needs
Vietnamese intellectuals in Australia and New Zealand expressed a desire to contribute to their homeland not only through consultations, but also through specific projects, tasks and cooperation mechanisms.]]>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:43:59 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/mechanisms-needed-to-connect-vietnamese-intellectual-resources-worldwide-with-national-development-needs-9063694.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/mechanisms-needed-to-connect-vietnamese-intellectual-resources-worldwide-with-national-development-needs-9063694.htmlGreater autonomy, shift to post-licensing oversight in foreign education cooperation
The Ministry of Education and Training is seeking public feedback on a draft decree to replace Decree 86 of 2018, as revised by Decree 124 of 2024, on foreign cooperation and investment in education.]]>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:17:44 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/greater-autonomy-shift-to-post-licensing-oversight-in-foreign-education-cooperation-9060155.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/greater-autonomy-shift-to-post-licensing-oversight-in-foreign-education-cooperation-9060155.htmlNew development space opens for commodity derivatives market
The scheme aims to establish and develop the commodity derivatives market based on market principles and in a transparent, safe and efficient manner, in line with international practices. It seeks to strengthen links with the physical commodities market and better meet the needs of production, business, import – export activities and price risk hedging.]]>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:08:35 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/new-development-space-opens-for-commodity-derivatives-market-9059604.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/new-development-space-opens-for-commodity-derivatives-market-9059604.htmlTerms in the 2025 Law on Drug Prevention and Control
]]>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:40:32 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/terms-in-the-2025-law-on-drug-prevention-and-control-9052398.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/terms-in-the-2025-law-on-drug-prevention-and-control-9052398.htmlDraft amendments to Investment Law aim to accelerate foreign investment
As competition for global capital increasingly hinges on institutional quality and administrative reform, the Ministry of Finance is proposing measures to ease market access for foreign investors, broaden the application of special investment procedures, and remove legal obstacles facing projects that use sea areas assigned by the State.]]>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/draft-amendments-to-investment-law-aim-to-accelerate-foreign-investment-9051945.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/draft-amendments-to-investment-law-aim-to-accelerate-foreign-investment-9051945.htmlIncentives for domestic production of key electrical equipment
The Government has recently introduced a number of incentives and support measures to promote domestic electrical equipment manufacture, advance technological development and increase the capacity of Vietnamese enterprises operating in the electricity sector, with the aim of ensuring national energy security.]]>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:25:50 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/incentives-for-domestic-production-of-key-electrical-equipment-9049606.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/incentives-for-domestic-production-of-key-electrical-equipment-9049606.htmlNew decree promotes digitalisation, transparency in contractor selection
The Government has issued Decree 349/2026/ND-CP, amending and supplementing several provisions of decrees guiding the Law on Bidding on contractor selection, with a focus on accelerating digitalisation and improving transparency in procurement activities.]]>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:18:55 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/new-decree-promotes-digitalisation-transparency-in-contractor-selection-9049445.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/new-decree-promotes-digitalisation-transparency-in-contractor-selection-9049445.htmlA living tradition of the Hoa ethnic community in Ho Chi Minh City
In the cultural and spiritual life of the Hoa-ethnic community, kylin, lion and dragon dances are closely associated with festivals and important occasions, symbolising good fortune, prosperity and peace. ]]>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:17:55 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/a-living-tradition-of-the-hoa-ethnic-community-in-ho-chi-minh-city-9037538.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/a-living-tradition-of-the-hoa-ethnic-community-in-ho-chi-minh-city-9037538.htmlTop leader’s upcoming overseas trip affirms proactive, constructive, responsible Vietnam on global issues
General Secretary and President To Lam’s attendance and important speech at UNGA 81 will reaffirm Vietnam's strong support for and commitment to the central role of the UN in multilateral cooperation and the promotion of respect for international law.]]>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/top-leaders-upcoming-overseas-trip-affirms-proactive-constructive-responsible-vietnam-on-global-issues-9035905.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/top-leaders-upcoming-overseas-trip-affirms-proactive-constructive-responsible-vietnam-on-global-issues-9035905.htmlTop leader’s upcoming overseas trip affirms proactive, constructive, responsible Vietnam on global issues
General Secretary and President To Lam’s attendance and important speech at UNGA 81 will reaffirm Vietnam's strong support for and commitment to the central role of the UN in multilateral cooperation and the promotion of respect for international law.]]>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/top-leaders-upcoming-overseas-trip-affirms-proactive-constructive-responsible-vietnam-on-global-issues-9035906.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/top-leaders-upcoming-overseas-trip-affirms-proactive-constructive-responsible-vietnam-on-global-issues-9035906.htmlThai wrist-tying festival preserves cultural tradition in Lai Chau
For generations, Thai communities in Vietnam’s northwestern region have preserved the tradition of tying threads around the wrist to wish for good health and peace.]]>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0700https://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/thai-wrist-tying-festival-preserves-cultural-tradition-in-lai-chau-9035907.htmlhttps://vnanet.vn/en/tin-tuc/law-20/thai-wrist-tying-festival-preserves-cultural-tradition-in-lai-chau-9035907.html