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.

The Government has recently issued a decree amending regulations on the regulatory sandbox in the banking sector, particularly those specifying personnel conditions for participating businesses.

To achieve the goal of developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector, as outlined in Political Bureau Resolution 26-NQ/TW, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recently released a draft resolution proposing specific mechanisms and policies to promote the sector’s development.

For nearly 1,000 years, Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy) has endured as one of Hanoi’s most distinctive cultural landmarks, preserving the capital’s long tradition of learning.

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.

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.

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.