Recent debates surrounding charitable activities, particularly large-scale fundraising initiatives, have highlighted an urgent need for financial transparency and accountability. As charity has moved beyond small, ad hoc donations to become a major channel for mobilizing social resources, improving the legal framework to regulate, oversee and safeguard charitable activities has emerged as a pressing issue, drawing widespread public and expert attention.

The Government issued a package of eight decrees to implement the National Assembly’s Resolution 222/NQ-QH, on the International Financial Center in Vietnam. With specific provisions on the IFC’s organizational model and operation mechanism, these decrees are expected to lay a comprehensive legal basis for the IFC’s effective operation.

The collection of public feedback, including from overseas Vietnamese, on the draft documents for the 14^th National Party Congress reflects the consistent view that Vietnamese expatriates are an inseparable part of the nation, according to Dr Nguyen Thai Chinh, a specialist in earth science and satellite geodesy and a member of the Vietnam–Germany Innovation Network.

The National Assembly’s adoption of Resolution 260/2025/QH amending and supplementing a number of articles of Resolution 98/2023/QH15 on piloting special mechanisms and policies for Ho Chi Minh City’s development, is expected to create new drivers for growth.

The Ministry of Health is working on a draft Government’s resolution on supplementary health insurance with the aim of providing more healthcare options for the public, improving access to high-quality medical services, and helping reduce patients’ out-of-pocket expenses.

Country Director of the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty provided a detailed analysis of Vietnam’s economic performance in 2025 and its 2026 prospects in an interview recently granted to the Vietnam News Agency.

The establishment of the International Financial Center necessitates an appropriate judicial institution capable of resolving cross-border investment and business disputes. In this context, the Law on Specialized Court at the International Financial Center was enacted as a key legal foundation for the application of a professional adjudicatory mechanism, thereby enhancing Vietnam’s profile and competitiveness in the international arena.

Government Decree 331/2025/ND-CP establishes a detailed legal framework for the enforcement of the Law on Atomic Energy and unlocks numerous opportunities for the sustainable development of the atomic energy sector in the future.

The goal of this plan under Prime Minister Decision 2821/QD-TTG is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of thematic inspections; prevent and swiftly address corruption and misconduct; reinforce the accountability of agencies and individuals involved in handling criminal information; and foster greater cooperation among relevant bodies.

A broad package of laws will come into force in the first day of 2026, introducing major changes in juvenile justice, taxation, digital technology, labor, data protection, energy, and state budget management.

During 2026-35, it targets annual enrollment of 2,000-2,500 new students at college and university levels, including 1,000-1,500 students with strong potential to be developed into a core workforce for ethnic minority and mountainous regions.

During 2026-35, it targets annual enrollment of 2,000-2,500 new students at college and university levels, including 1,000-1,500 students with strong potential to be developed into a core workforce for ethnic minority and mountainous regions.

For the first time, a digital citizen scoring system has been proposed for integration into VNeID, with the aim of promoting positive behaviors in the digital environment. The system would not be applied for imposing penalties or restricting the lawful rights and interests of citizens, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

Vietnam will also develop and implement teaching programs for languages from several ASEAN countries, with priority given to Lao and Khmer languages, at educational institutions that have demand and meet required conditions, particularly in border-area communes.

A CIT rate of 15 percent applies to enterprises with a total revenue in the preceding year of not more than VND 3 billion (USD 114,000), while a CIT rate of 17 percent applies to enterprises with a total revenue in the preceding year of over VND 3 billion but not more than VND 50 billion.

A CIT rate of 15 percent applies to enterprises with a total revenue in the preceding year of not more than VND 3 billion (USD 114,000), while a CIT rate of 17 percent applies to enterprises with a total revenue in the preceding year of over VND 3 billion but not more than VND 50 billion.

The Prime Minister has recently approved the list of additional tasks for the implementation of the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, 1979 (SAR Convention), aiming to strengthen the country’s legal framework, coordination mechanisms and operational capacity in maritime search and rescue during 2026-30.

The Government has issued Decree 316/2025/ND-CP, detailing a number of articles of, and measures to implement, the 2025 Law on Atomic Energy concerning nuclear power plants and research nuclear reactors.

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) is seeking public feedback on a draft Government Resolution proposing a number of special mechanisms to address legal and procedural bottlenecks, thereby creating breakthroughs in the supply of social housing starting in 2026 and beyond.

Under a draft circular to replace Circular 32/2024/TT-NHNN, now open for public comment, many administrative procedures for establishing and relocating commercial bank branches and transaction offices will be significantly shortened.