Gov't approves national child protection program for 2026–2030
29/07/2026 09:05VGP - The Government of Viet Nam has approved the National Program on Child Protection and Child Labor Prevention and Reduction for the 2026–2030 period.
Viet Nam introduces special mechanisms to strengthen anti-money laundering framework
VGP - The Government issued a resolution introducing temporary special mechanisms to address legal bottlenecks in anti-money laundering (AML), thus facilitating the implementation of Viet Nam's international commitments on the exchange of tax-related information upon request.
New regulations on foreign press activities in Viet Nam
Policies 18/07/2026 13:11VGP – The Government has promulgated Decree No. 262/2026/ND-CP on press activities of foreign press agencies, foreign representative missions, and foreign organizations in Viet Nam.
Viet Nam's Law on Artificial Intelligence
Policies 15/07/2026 11:35VGP - Below is full translation of Viet Nam's Law on Artificial Intelligence, which took effect on March 1, 2026.
Gov't promulgates list of high-risk artificial intelligence systems
Policies 07/07/2026 19:30VGP – The Government has promulgated a list of high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems in education, ethnic and religious, healthcare, banking, transport, and judicial sectors.
New regulations on offshore wind power development
Policies 07/07/2026 11:26VGP - The Government has promulgated Decree No. 272/2026/ND-CP on detailed implementation of Resolution No. 253/2025/QH15 dated December 11, 2025 of the National Assembly on mechanisms and policies for national energy development during the 2026–2030 period.
Health ministry renews list of infectious diseases
Policies 06/07/2026 12:17VGP - The Ministry of Health has updated the list of 81 extremely dangerous infectious diseases, dangerous infectious diseases, and less dangerous infectious diseases.
Fresh rules tighten exit bans for tax debtors
Policies 03/07/2026 08:22VGP - The Government has issued Decree No. 252/2026/ND-CP (Decree 252) renewing criteria for the temporary suspension of exit for individuals and business representatives with outstanding tax debts, in a move aimed at strengthening tax compliance and improving debt recovery.
Gov’t extends fuel tax cuts by three months
Policies 02/07/2026 09:13VGP - The Government has issued a Resolution on extending tax reduction measures on gasoline and aviation fuel until September 30, three months beyond their scheduled expiry at the end of June.
Nearly 30 new laws come into force from July
Policies 01/07/2026 08:40VGP - As many as 29 draft laws and two ordinances shall come into effect from July, 2026.
List of imported goods subject to customs clearance at import border gates
Policies 01/07/2026 08:39VGP – The Government has promulgated a list of imported goods subject to customs clearance at import border gates.
Health declaration not mandatory for all int'l travelers from July 1
Policies 01/07/2026 08:06VGP - The health declaration requirement under Decree No. 165/2026/ND-CP, dated May 15, 2026 will not be applied on a mandatory and routine basis to all persons entering, exiting, or transiting through Viet Nam from July 1, 2026, said a representative from the Ministry of Health.
New policies take effect in July 2026
Policies 29/06/2026 07:57VGP – New policies regarding personal income tax, base salary, pensions and social insurance benefits, asset and income control in public sector, and conditional business lines shall take effect from July 1, 2026.
Gov't adopts new action plan for combatting money laundering and terrorism financing
Policies 26/06/2026 19:48VGP – The Government has adopted a new action plan for combatting money laundering, terrorism financing, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
Investors no longer required to apply for police authorities' approval of fire safety compliance
Policies 21/06/2026 19:52VGP - Since June 20, 2026, investors shall no longer be required to apply for the police authorities' approval of fire safety compliance, according to the Government's Resolution No. 66.18/2026.
Viet Nam targets to have 10 large-scale domestic strategic tech enterprises by 2030
Policies 17/06/2026 18:32VGP – The Government has set a target to have at least 10 large-scale domestic strategic tech enterprises by 2030.
Government Information and Communications Bureau founded
Policies 03/06/2026 08:14VGP - The Government has decided to rename the Viet Nam Government Portal as the Government Information and Communications Bureau (GICB).
Gov't promulgates Working Regulations
Policies 02/06/2026 11:08VGP – The Government has promulgated Decree No. 191/2026/ND-CP renewing its working regulations, applicable from May 29, 2026.
Gov't announces list of 142 conditional business lines
Policies 20/05/2026 15:06VGP - The Government has issued Resolution No. 66.17/2026/NQ-CP approving the list of 142 conditional business lines, applicable from July 1, 2026.
Gov't decrees financial support for women to address declining fertility
Policies 20/05/2026 06:54VGP - From January 1, 2027, women who give birth to two children before the age of 35 shall receive financial support of at least VND 2 million (US$76) for each birth in a bid to address declining fertility issue.
