Those who harbor and use heated tobacco products (HTPs) and e-cigarettes would be subject to a fine of VND 1-2 million, according to the latest draft decree designed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to replace Decree No. 117 of 2020.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed the inclusion of biomass electricity projects in the direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism, which currently applies to wind and solar power projects.

The Geology and Mineral Law, which was passed on November 29, 2024, and will come into force on July 1 this year, is expected to help create a consistent and unified legal framework for the management and exploitation of geological resources and minerals.

From January 10, data on medical examination and treatment, population and civil status will be interconnected to serve the implementation of sickness, maternity and health rehabilitation allowance regimes in the electronic environment, according to Decision 69/QD-TTg recently issued by the Prime Minister.

By 2030, all endangered, precious and rare wildlife species prioritized for protection will have plans on management and monitoring in place at nature reserves, biodiversity-rich areas and biodiversity conservation facilities.

From July 1, e-notarization will be formally carried out by either in-person or online mode, according to the 2024 Law on Notarization.

Compared to its 2012 version, the revised Law on Trade Unions adds a provision on the rights of foreign employees who have foreign citizenships and currently working in Vietnam, and organizations of employees at enterprises to join the Vietnamese Trade Union.

By 2045, Hanoi will become a smart and ecological city, a financial, service, science-technology and human resource training hub, and a venue for major political, economic, cultural and scientific events in Asia and globally.

The comprehensive plan for urban and rural systems for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050 has been promulgated under the Prime Minister’s decision.

The comprehensive plan for urban and rural systems for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050 has been promulgated under the Prime Minister’s decision.

The cabinet plans to slash the civil service workforce by at least 20 percent in order to streamline the state apparatus and maintain the quality of services.

Businesses engaged in semiconductor and AI research and development (R&D) projects will receive support of up to 50 percent of initial investment costs if meeting requirements specified in Decree 182 dated December 31, 2024.

The Government has recently decided to extend a reduction in value-added tax (VAT) for the next six months, starting from January 1 this year.

The Government has recently decided to extend a reduction in value-added tax (VAT) for the next six months, starting from January 1 this year.

The presumption of innocence is universally recognized as a cornerstone of criminal procedure law, representing a significant achievement in the protection of human rights within legal systems worldwide.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has released a draft decree revising Decree 155 of 2020 with numerous provisions regarding foreign ownership limits in public companies, a move which is expected to remove the current bottleneck for foreign investors to join and contribute to the sustainable upgrading of Vietnam’s stock market.

The Law on Urban and Rural Planning, passed in November 2024, will come into force on July 1, 2025, and replace the 2009 Law on Urban Planning.

Foreign investors in offshore wind power projects in Vietnam would be required to have implemented at least one offshore wind power project of an equivalent scale in either Vietnam or other countries.

From July 1, foreign suppliers without permanent establishments in Vietnam that sell goods or provide services to the country via e-commerce channels or other digital platforms will be liable to value-added tax (VAT), according to the 2024 VAT Law.

About VND 130 trillion (USD 5.1 billion) is needed to implement policies and regimes for officials, civil servants, public employees, and workers as part of the scheme to streamline the political system’s organizational apparatus, the Ministry of Home Affairs has projected.