Vietnam is considering more flexible visa and residence arrangements for foreign remote workers, medical tourists and long-stay healthcare visitors, alongside expanded bilateral visa exemptions, under a proposed package of special policies to boost tourism development.

Protecting children from online abuse, scams, bullying and exploitation has been identified as a key priority under a recently approved national strategy, which also seeks to strengthen children's digital skills and improve child protection services.

The Government has introduced an action plan to attract and offer preferential treatment to talented people in science, technology and other spearhead sectors with a view to driving sustainable national growth.

The draft Maritime and Waterway Code proposes a unified legal framework for the maritime and waterway fields, with mechanisms to attract strategic investors and incentives for green transition.

A proposal to raise taxes on unused land could help prevent speculation, reduce waste and free up valuable resources for socio-economic development. However, questions remain over whether the proposed rate would be effective and how the policy could be fairly implemented.

Experts and young talents working in the fields of data, artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation will be entitled to personal income tax exemptions and other special incentives under a recently issued government decree.

The draft Law on Data Security, which has been recently submitted to the 16^th National Assembly for discussion, proposes a risk-based framework for protecting data throughout its lifecycle, strengthening data security safeguards and cross-border data controls while minimising regulatory overlap and compliance costs for businesses.

The draft Law on Data Security, which has been recently submitted to the 16^th National Assembly for discussion, proposes a risk-based framework for protecting data throughout its lifecycle, strengthening data security safeguards and cross-border data controls while minimising regulatory overlap and compliance costs for businesses.

When changes in the law affect investment incentives, how can investors’ rights be protected? A closer look at Vietnam’s legal framework through the lens of the fair and equitable treatment standards under CPTPP and EVIPA highlights the need for clearer remedies and fairer procedures.

An open and flexible national talent criteria framework will be developed, comprising general standards and specific criteria tailored to different groups, sectors, fields and types of assignments.

The Government has issued a decree regulating foreign labourers working in Vietnam that takes effect on December 15.

A new national index will assess cybersecurity performance across ministries, government agencies and local authorities, with a pilot phase planned for 2027–28 and official assessments expected to begin in 2029.

The Ministry of Construction has proposed new policies to promote investment in multimodal transport infrastructure, accelerate digital transformation and improve connectivity between different modes of transport.

The draft revised Law on Marine and Island Resources and Environment is being finalised with totally new provisions on marine space management, enhanced decentralisation of powers, and pollution control, aiming to remove bottlenecks, unlock resources, and promote the sustainable development of a maritime nation.

The Government’s newly issued plan aims to ensure the effective implementation of National Assembly Resolution 37/2026/QH16 across ministries, sectors and localities, with a view to protecting those who take courage in the public interest, while ensuring accountability for deliberate violations or policy abuse.

Vietnam is moving to tighten oversight of its real estate market, improve transparency and address longstanding legal obstacles under a draft revised Law on Real Estate Business, which is expected to be passed by the National Assembly at its upcoming October session.

Vietnam is moving to tighten oversight of its real estate market, improve transparency and address longstanding legal obstacles under a draft revised Law on Real Estate Business, which is expected to be passed by the National Assembly at its upcoming October session.