According to Government Decree 152/2020/ND-CP (Decree 152) on foreign workers in Vietnam and recruitment and management of Vietnamese workers working for foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam a foreigner engaged in teaching or research activities in Vietnam will be entitled to work permit exemption in specific cases.

The Prime Minister has recently requested the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) to consider expanding the coverage of the visa exemption policy under Directive No. 06/CT-TTg.

By 2030, Vietnam will investigate and evaluate biodiversity, aquatic resources, and the habitat of aquatic species in the country’s waters, including deep sea areas, shallow waters, and underground water areas under Decision 76/QD-TTg recently issued by the Prime Minister.

With a desire to provide a deeper insight into one of Hanoi’s heritage, designer Trinh Bich Thuy has introduced a collection entitled “Nine Layers of Clouds” at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (the Temple of Literature) in Vietnam’s capital, featuring creations that blend traditional culture with contemporary and sustainable fashion designs.

Effective from the beginning of February, Decree 90/2023/ND-CP provides regulations concerning the rates, collection, remittance, exemption, management and use of road tolls.

Often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on Land,” the Hoa Binh Lake Tourist Area boasts a range of captivating attractions. With 47 islands, it offers fresh air, natural landscapes, and unique national cultural treasures that lure both domestic and international tourists. Join us to visit Thung Nai, a highlight of the Hoa Binh Lake Tourist Area.

From the beginning of March, the ceiling price for tickets on domestic flight routes will be increased, according to Circular 34 recently issued by the Ministry of Transport.

Hanging paintings to decorate the home has become a cherished tradition during the Lunar New Year (Tet), the biggest national holiday in Vietnam. Dong Ho folk paintings, with their vibrant colors, diverse genres, and messages of prosperity, are often the top choice for Tet decorations.

The Prime Minister has recently approved the National Strategy for protection, care and improvement of the people’s health through 2030, with a vision toward 2045, setting the target that all citizens will have access to quality healthcare services.

From July 2025, teachers who fully meet professional criteria would be granted a professional certificate, according to a draft Law on Teachers proposed by the Ministry of Education and Training.

In the context of businesses racing in research and development activities, the requirement for intellectual property (IP) protection is more important than ever. This article focuses on analyzing some advantages and drawbacks for companies when choosing to protect an invention as a trade secret.

On June 22 last year, the National Assembly passed Law 20/2023/QH15 on E-Transactions, replacing its 2005 predecessor. Composed of 53 articles arranged in eight chapters, the Law provides for the implementation of transactions by electronic means with wider scope of regulation as compared to the 2005 Law.

The Ministry of Transport has recently released a draft national technical regulation on technical safety quality and environmental protection applicable to automobiles with specific and strict safety requirements on vehicles used to transport schoolchildren.

Composed of 96 articles arranged in 10 chapters, the 2023 Law on Bidding regulates the state management of bidding activities; competence and responsibility of agencies, organizations and individuals in bidding activities; and selection of contractors to implement bidding packages and selection of investors to implement business investment projects.

Phu My, a small village in An Dan commune, Tuy Hoa district of Phu Yen, neither lies near the coast nor is a fishing village but its products - bamboo basket boats can be seen everywhere in the South Central Coast.

In an effort to revive the thousand-year heritage of brown-patterned ceramics in Vietnam while creating unique gift sets, the “Thousand Years of Vietnamese Ceramics” Centre has introduced two collections consisting of 130 ceramic works featuring Vietnamese dragon sculptures.

Vietnam should consider reforming the investment incentive framework, introducing diverse and flexible investment policies to retain strategic investors and attract satellite businesses, thus building an independent, self-reliant economy with inclusive and sustainable development.

“Tat nien” is a traditional practice of Vietnamese people in the last day of a lunar year, during which Vietnamese families gather for a meal, look back on the past year and get themselves ready for a new year.

Signature flowers and ornamental trees for the traditional Lunar New Year not only make the home more beautiful, but also bring luck, peace, and fortune to the family.

Markets form a unique feature of every rural area whenever the Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches as they carry traditional cultural values and are deeply imbued with the soul of the Vietnamese countryside.