Law Notable policies taking effect in June This June sees a series of notable policies take effect, covering fuel, telecommunications, tax, vehicle registration, emissions control, labour export brokerage fees and other areas. 06/01/2026 08:00 | Vietnam Law Health Ministry proposes tobacco ban for people born from 2010 onwards 05/29/2026 16:03 | Vietnam Law Vietnam steps up efforts to protect rights of persons with disabilities 05/29/2026 08:33 | Vietnam Law Persons on exit to face fines up to VND 50 million for undeclared cash, gold items 05/27/2026 16:41 | Vietnam Law 1 Vietnam Law | 10/09/2025 17:30 Strengthening intellectual property policy in Vietnam’s digital economy Improving intellectual property policy is a step to translate into practice the Party’s major guidelines on the development of a knowledge-based economy and international integration. 2 Vietnam Law | 10/09/2025 11:23 Management of public investment capital-funded projects tightened The newly-issued Government Decree specifying the management, payment and account-finalization of projects funded by public investment capital is expected to prevent capital loss and speed up the capital disbursement. 3 Vietnam Law | 10/07/2025 09:14 Ministry of Home Affairs plans 7.2 percent minimum wage hike The Ministry emphasizes that the adjustment aims to balance the interests of both workers and businesses. Most companies are already paying above the proposed minimum wage, so the main impact would be higher contributions to compulsory insurance. 4 Vietnam Law | 10/06/2025 15:16 Vietnam considers exempting global minimum tax for coal power projects The Finance Ministry proposed certain coal power plants implemented under build-operate-transfer (BOT) practice and Government Guaranty and Undertaking (GGU) to be exempted from the 15 percent global minimum tax. 5 Vietnam Law | 10/06/2025 15:16 Vietnam considers exempting global minimum tax for coal power projects The Finance Ministry proposed certain coal power plants implemented under build-operate-transfer (BOT) practice and Government Guaranty and Undertaking (GGU) to be exempted from the 15 percent global minimum tax. 6 Vietnam Law | 10/03/2025 10:15 Draft decree classifies financial, credit information as sensitive data Organizations and individuals operating in the finance and banking sectors and providing credit information services would take responsibility for protecting personal data in conformity with international standards and domestic regulations on personal data protection and cybersecurity. 7 Vietnam Law | 10/02/2025 11:33 Draft circular seeks to increase access to legal aid in proceedings A draft circular revising Joint Circular 10/2018/TTLT-BTP-BCA-BQP-BTC-TANDTC-VKSNDTC has been released, aiming to improve procedures for early access to legal aid services while ensuring transparency and protection of the lawful rights and interests of people in proceedings. 8 Vietnam Law | 09/30/2025 11:02 Government program encourages private sector to invest in digital infrastructure Under a Government program, the private sector is expected to invest in new, modern, large-scale data centers meeting international and green standards, with a designed capacity accounting for at least 50 percent of the total national capacity serving the public. 9 Vietnam Law | 09/30/2025 10:40 Plan issued for implementing Vietnam–Laos trade agreement A plan to implement the Trade Agreement between the governments of Vietnam and Laos aims to facilitate businesses in applying preferential import tariffs, demonstrate the special friendship and importance both sides attach to their ties, thus further promoting the bilateral trade ties. 10 Vietnam Law | 09/27/2025 14:04 Efforts exerted to preserve “Then singing” heritage Then - a singing genre of the Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic people in Viet Nam, is not merely a ritual practice but also a spiritual bridge linking humans with deities - a resonance of hopes for peace, bountiful harvests, and community cohesion. 11 Vietnam Law | 09/25/2025 17:10 Govt. urges completion of financial support mechanisms for citizens and businesses in green transport transition The Government is urging ministries, sectors and localities to urgently develop and complete financial support mechanisms, enabling citizens and businesses to switch to green vehicles, thereby reducing pollution and promoting a circular economy. 12 Vietnam Law | 09/25/2025 14:48 Procedures for bank branch opening, stock listing, bank merger simplified According to Decision No. 2070/QD-TTg, procedures related to banking activities, branch opening, stock listing and merger of credit institutions will be abolished or simplified so as to lift barriers and create a more favorable environment for business activities in the finance and banking sector. 13 Vietnam Law | 09/24/2025 23:13 Ministry proposes fast-track procedures for investment policy approval The Ministry of Finance has unveiled a draft Law on Business Investment aimed at streamlining investment policy approval procedures, while allowing more substantial decentralization in this regard. 14 Vietnam Law | 09/22/2025 16:58 Centralized digital technology parks to be formed for digital technology industry development As Vietnam accelerates its digital transformation, the MOST is drafting a decree on establishment of centralized digital technology parks which are expected to serve as the key infrastructure for developing the digital technology industry into an important pillar of the national economy. 15 Vietnam Law | 09/22/2025 16:58 Centralized digital technology parks to be formed for digital technology industry development The legal framework governing the establishment of centralized digital technology parks in Vietnam is in the making, aiming to give a boost to develop the digital technology industry into an important pillar of the national economy. 16 Vietnam Law | 09/22/2025 14:28 New rules on big money transfers to take effect on November 1 Suspicious transactions will also fall under the reporting requirement, with responsibility resting on financial institutions such as commercial banks and payment intermediaries. 17 Vietnam Law | 09/22/2025 12:32 Policies issued to attract experts in science, technology, innovation, digital transformation The Government has issued Decree 249/2025/ND-CP, setting out mechanisms and policies to attract experts in the fields of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. 18 Vietnam Law | 09/22/2025 12:32 Policies issued to attract experts in science, technology, innovation, digital transformation The Government has issued Decree 249/2025/ND-CP, setting out mechanisms and policies to attract experts in the fields of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. 19 Vietnam Law | 09/21/2025 15:44 The beauty of Hmong traditional attire The Hmong are one of the three largest ethnic groups in Dien Bien province. Among their many cultural traditions, costume stands out as a defining feature, that has been preserved across generations. 20 Vietnam Law | 09/21/2025 15:44 The beauty of Hmong traditional attire The Hmong are one of the three largest ethnic groups in Dien Bien province. Among their many cultural traditions, costume stands out as a defining feature, that has been preserved across generations. 13 14 15 16 17