Law Commune-level authorities to handle 14 land-related procedures from July 1 As of July 1, commune-level authorities are empowered to carry out 14 land-related administrative procedures under Decision 2304/QD-BNNMT, including the procedure for grant of land use rights certificates to overseas Vietnamese. 2 hours ago | Vietnam Law Auto enterprises to enjoy preferential import tariff policies 07/10/2025 10:36 | Vietnam Law Draft E-Commerce Law strengthens platform operators' accountability in consumer protection 07/08/2025 11:20 | Vietnam Law Draft Press Law promotes the press-media complex model under the total leadership of the Party 07/07/2025 10:07 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam Law | 07/05/2025 11:16 Public school students to enjoy free tuition From the 2025–26 academic year, all public school students, from preschool to high school, will be exempt from tuition fees, according to Resolution 217/2025/QH15. 2 Vietnam Law | 07/04/2025 07:00 New Law increases autonomy of project owners in contractor selection The Law amending a number of articles of eights laws concerning bidding; investment in the form of public-private partnership; customs; value-added tax; import duty and export duty; investment; public investment; and management and use of public property, is expected to enhance transparency and efficiency in related fields. 3 Vietnam Law | 07/04/2025 07:00 New Law increases autonomy of project owners in contractor selection The Law amending a number of articles of eights laws concerning bidding; investment in the form of public-private partnership; customs; value-added tax; import duty and export duty; investment; public investment; and management and use of public property, is expected to enhance transparency and efficiency in related fields. 4 Vietnam Law | 07/03/2025 15:52 Legal framework adjusted for international agreements amid administrative restructuring To ensure legal continuity and clarity in the implementation of international agreements amid ongoing administrative reorganization, the Government has introduced new legal provisions to manage the transition of authority across various levels of state administration. 5 Vietnam Law | 07/02/2025 10:04 From a “gray area” to the first legal framework for digital assets in Vietnam Vietnam’s long-unregulated crypto market has entered a new phase with the official recognition of digital assets under the Law on Digital Technology Industry, marking a critical step toward investor protection and market regulation. 6 Vietnam Law | 07/02/2025 10:04 From a “gray area” to the first legal framework for digital assets in Vietnam Vietnam’s long-unregulated crypto market has entered a new phase with the official recognition of digital assets under the Law on Digital Technology Industry, marking a critical step toward investor protection and market regulation. 7 Vietnam Law | 07/01/2025 09:55 Draft decree provides relaxed conditions for dual citizenship The draft decree guiding the Law Revising the Law on Vietnamese Nationality is expected to ease conditions for retaining foreign citizenship in naturalization and citizenship restoration cases. 8 Vietnam Law | 07/01/2025 09:55 MOJ proposes relaxed conditions for dual citizenship The draft decree guiding the Law Revising the Law on Vietnamese Nationality is expected to ease conditions for retaining foreign citizenship in naturalization and citizenship restoration cases. 9 Vietnam Law | 06/27/2025 17:37 VAT Law adds categories of taxpayers Coming into force on July 1 this year, the 2024 VAT Law marks a significant milestone in the modernization of the country’s tax system. This article provides insights into the key amendments introduced in the new Law compared to previous VAT regulations. 10 Vietnam Law | 06/26/2025 16:49 Revised regulations on greenhouse gas emission mitigation The Government on June 9 issued Decree 119/2025/ND-CP amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree 06 of 2022, providing new solutions to realize the country’s GHG emission reduction targets. 11 Vietnam Law | 06/26/2025 09:10 UNESCO Representative commends Vietnam’s adoption of Law on Teachers UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Jonathan Wallace Baker has commended the adoption of the Law on Teachers by the National Assembly, especially the groundbreaking policy to rank teachers’ salaries at the highest level within the administrative and public service salary scale system. 12 Vietnam Law | 06/25/2025 10:13 Gov. amends credit policies to promote organic, circular agriculture With a view to strengthening financial support for sustainable agricultural development, particularly in organic and circular farming, the Government has recently issued Decree 156/2025/ND-CP, revising several provisions of Decree 55/2015/ND-CP on credit policies for agriculture and rural areas. 13 Vietnam Law | 06/23/2025 11:06 MOF proposes PPP mechanism in science and technology development PPP projects in science and technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation may receive greater state support, incentives and investment guarantee under special mechanisms, according to the latest draft Government Resolution scheduled to take effect on July 1. 14 Vietnam Law | 06/22/2025 10:00 Premier urges preparation for implementation of two-tier local administration model Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial-level People’s Committees have been urged to intensify efforts to ensure the effective implementation of the new two-tier local administration model from July 1, according to Official Dispatch 92/CD-TTg. 15 Vietnam Law | 06/16/2025 11:49 Draft decree on goods origin: a stride toward better protection of consumers In response to the prevalence of counterfeit goods, misleading labeling and trade fraud, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has unveiled the second draft decree on goods origin, aiming to better protect consumers and foster a transparent business environment for law-abiding businesses. 16 Vietnam Law | 06/13/2025 21:21 Revising the Constitution in line with political system streamlining goals: Official Following the Government’s submission of a report on public feedback to the draft Resolution amending the 2013 Constitution, the National Law Portal interviewed Minister of Justice Nguyen Hai Ninh on key proposed changes, public response, and the Government’s approach to the restructuring of local administration and constitutional drafting. 17 Vietnam Law | 06/13/2025 14:46 Ho Chi Minh City plans to become global, modern, and inclusive metropolis By 2060, Ho Chi Minh City will establish itself as a global, civilized, modern, and compassionate city, with a development level comparable to that of major cities worldwide, according to Decision 1125/QD-TTg approving by the Prime Minister on June 11 18 Vietnam Law | 06/13/2025 08:47 Gov. withdraws proposal of life imprisonment without parole from draft Penal Code The Government has withdrawn its proposal for life imprisonment without parole from the draft revised Penal Code while maintaining its plan to abolish the death penalty for eight crimes. This reflects a more lenient penal policy and aligns with Vietnam’s international commitments. 19 Vietnam Law | 06/10/2025 14:00 Resolution 66-NQ/TW: Advancing public legal services and expanding legal practice rights for public employees Resolution 66 has introduced two significant policy directions: institutionalization of public lawyers and conditional permission for public employees to engage in legal practice, aiming to strengthen the State’s legal capacity while expanding access to justice and optimizing human resources in the public sector. 20 Vietnam Law | 06/10/2025 14:00 Resolution 66-NQ/TW: Advancing public legal services and expanding legal practice rights for public employees Resolution 66-NQ/TW of the Politburo has introduced two significant policy directions: the institutionalization of public lawyers and the conditional permission for public employees to engage in legal practice. These developments aim to strengthen the State’s legal capacity while expanding access to justice and optimizing human resources in the public sector. 1 2 3 4 5