Law Central bank’s directive prioritises inflation control, macro stability Directive 01/CT-NHNN sets a 4.5 percent inflation goal and targets around 15 percent credit growth to safeguard macro stability and sustainable growth. 01/25/2026 12:26 | Vietnam Law Ministry proposes to amend tobacco harm prevention law with tighter regulations 01/25/2026 11:00 | Vietnam Law France supports Vietnam’s growing role in international arena: French Ambassador 01/24/2026 16:34 | Vietnam Law Full support, high requirements for postgraduate training of semiconductor experts 01/21/2026 11:30 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam Law | 12/05/2025 16:13 Tax break for electronics enterprises engaged in scientific research From January 1, 2026, enterprises implementing electronic equipment manufacturing projects will be entitled to corporate income tax incentives if they meet one of the following four criteria provided in Circular 33/2025/TT-BKHCN. 2 Vietnam Law | 12/05/2025 16:04 Finance Ministry proposes stricter criteria for private corporate bond investors Individual investors wishing to trade in privately placed corporate bonds must be certified as professional securities investors who hold portfolios of listed securities or securities registered for trading valued at VND 2 billion or more, according to the latest draft decree of the Ministry of Finance. 3 Vietnam Law | 12/04/2025 10:04 Vietnam adds 41 new entry points for e-visa holders According to Resolution 389/NQ-CP, recently issued by the Government, the additional places consist of four airports, 11 land border gates, and 26 seaports. 4 Vietnam Law | 12/02/2025 16:32 2030 digital government blueprint with AI at core approved By 2030, Vietnam targets completing the establishment of a digital government, forming a smart government powered by big data and artificial intelligence (AI), delivering proactive, predictive, and citizen-centric governance models. 5 Vietnam Law | 11/30/2025 13:34 Project helps revive Mong people’s traditional linen weaving craft Born in a rocky mountain area of Dong Van of Tuyen Quang province, Vang Thi De, who grew up to the rhythmic sounds of looms and spinning wheels, has transformed her passion for local culture into a project that creates livelihoods and introduces the Mong people’s traditional linen weaving craft to the world. 6 Vietnam Law | 11/29/2025 16:30 Ministry sets out fines for trading of digital assets on unlicensed platforms The Ministry of Finance has proposed fines of up to VND 30 million (USD 1,180) for individuals trading digital assets on unlicensed platforms under a draft decree on administrative penalties in the crypto-asset sector recently published for public comment. 7 Vietnam Law | 11/29/2025 16:30 Ministry sets out fines for trading of digital assets on unlicensed platforms The Ministry of Finance has proposed fines of up to VND 30 million (USD 1,180) for individuals trading digital assets on unlicensed platforms under a draft decree on administrative penalties in the crypto-asset sector recently published for public comment. 8 Vietnam Law | 11/26/2025 12:09 Government issues resolution on disaster recovery, production restoration in central region The Government has stressed the need to carry out disaster recovery efforts with a spirit of proactivity, urgency, timeliness, and effectiveness, demonstrating strong determination, great effort, and decisive, focused action. 9 Vietnam Law | 11/26/2025 11:20 Stricter fines for fishing violations introduced The issuance of a new decree demonstrates Vietnam’s high determination to end illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, particularly in addressing the European Commission's (EC) “yellow card”. 10 Vietnam Law | 11/24/2025 16:29 SBV proposes bimonthly mobile banking security verification From January 1 next year, banks would be required to conduct security assessment of mobile banking applications used by customers every two months in order to detect technical flaws and risks of cybercriminal interference, according to the draft circular designed by the State Bank of Vietnam to revise Circular 50 of 2024. 11 Vietnam Law | 11/23/2025 18:00 Culture ministry releases digital transformation strategy for 2025-30 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has released its digital transformation strategy for the 2025–30 period. 12 Vietnam Law | 11/23/2025 16:30 Vietnam charts course to develop 10 core cultural industries The priority sectors include cinema; fine arts, photography and exhibition; performing arts; software and entertainment games; advertising; handicrafts; cultural tourism; creative design; television and radio; and publishing. 13 Vietnam Law | 11/23/2025 10:42 Draft policy on rating microfinance institutions made public for comments The rating will include five criteria that is built based on the CAMEL model, including capital adequacy, asset quality, management, earnings and liquidity. 14 Vietnam Law | 11/23/2025 10:21 Ministry seeks feedback on State capital representatives decree The Ministry of Home Affairs is seeking public feedback on a draft decree regulating the management of people holding titles and positions, as well as representatives of State capital at enterprises. 15 Vietnam Law | 11/21/2025 21:39 Central Bank imposes tighter e-wallet requirements The State Bank of Vietnam has recently issued a new regulation to tighten the management and operation of e-wallets, clarifying their transaction limits as well as other requirements on security and customer identification. 16 Vietnam Law | 11/21/2025 16:24 Regulations on infrastructure bond funds and money market instrument investment funds proposed A new draft circular from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) sets out regulations for establishing infrastructure bond investment funds and money market instrument investment funds, aiming to diversify fund products and better channel capital into the economy. 17 Vietnam Law | 11/21/2025 09:58 Detailed regulations on national housing fund issued The Government has issued a decree detailing the establishment of the national housing fund and measures to implement the National Assembly’s Resolution 201/2025/QH15, adopted in May this year on piloting a number of special mechanisms and policies to develop social housing. 18 Vietnam Law | 11/20/2025 17:36 Industrial parks, economic zones engaged in green transition to enjoy more investment incentives As Vietnam’s economy continues to integrate deeply into the global economy, better incentives for investors in industrial parks and economic zones prove one of the policy tools to create a transparent and favorable investment environment, foster the sustainable development, and improve the domestic business competitiveness. 19 Vietnam Law | 11/20/2025 17:00 Law on Teachers expected to raise welfare for teachers, education quality Every year on November 20, Vietnam honors teachers for their dedication to the noble cause of education. This year, the celebration is especially meaningful as the National Assembly has adopted the Law on Teachers, a major step forward in honoring and developing the contigent of teachers, and improving education quality nationwide. 20 Vietnam Law | 11/20/2025 09:50 All public transport vehicles in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to use clean energy by 2030 According to the action plan, the 2026-30 phase aims to control, prevent and gradually reverse air pollution in key economic zones, prioritizing the mitigation of pollution in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces. 2 3 4 5 6