Major policies take effect in November 2025
02/11/2025 09:29VGP – New policies on compulsory social insurance and online money transfer shall take effect in November 2025.
English to become compulsory language from grade 1 nationwide by 2030
VGP - The Government has approved the scheme “Making English the Second Language in Schools for the 2025–2035 Period, with a Vision to 2045,” which sets a goal for all schools nationwide to make English a compulsory subject from grade 1 by 2030.
Viet Nam forms steering committee for UN Convention against Cybercrime signing ceremony
Policies 10/10/2025 07:42VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has decided to set up the steering committee for signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Ha Noi Convention) and related events in Viet Nam.
Gov’t to provide US$100 million for 15 localities hit by Typhoon Bualoi
Policies 03/10/2025 08:17VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh decided to allocate VND2,524 billion (US$100 million) to help 15 localities overcome the aftermath of Typhoon Bualoi (Storm No. 10) and other natural disasters since the beginning of 2025.
Time limit for issuing Certificate of Visa Exemption halved
Policies 22/09/2025 20:19VGP – Time required for issuing Certificate of Visa Exemption by Viet Nam's overseas missions shall be reduced to one day from previously two days.
Top five leaders in Viet Nam's political system
Policies 18/09/2025 21:20VGP – The Politburo has decided to expand the list of top leaders of the Party and State of Viet Nam to five from currently four, marking a shift to 'Five Pillars' from previously 'Four Pillars'.
Viet Nam to adopt single set of textbooks from 2026
Policies 17/09/2025 12:14VGP - The Government requires a single set of textbooks for the entire nation from the 2026-2027 academic year and free textbooks to all students by 2030.
Viet Nam targets to increase life expectancy to 75.5 by 2030
Policies 12/09/2025 09:18VGP – Viet Nam targets to increase average life expectancy to 75.5 by 2030, according to Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW released by the Politburo on September 9, 2025.
Gov't approves plan to implement Law on Digital Technology Industry
Policies 10/09/2025 08:43VGP – The Government has approved a plan to implement the Law on Digital Technology Industry scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026.
Viet Nam to increase State's expenditure on education to at least 20%
Policies 27/08/2025 22:13VGP – Viet Nam will increase State’s annual expenditure on education and training to at least 20 percent of the total State spending volume, according to a resolution issued recently by the Politburo.
Viet Nam ends State monopoly on gold bar production
Policies 27/08/2025 10:34VGP - The Vietnamese Government promulgated Decree No. 232/2025/ND-CP dated August 26, 2025 amending and supplementing several articles of Decree 24/2012/ND-CP dated April 3, 2012 on management of gold business activities.
Viet Nam to offer 45-day visa-free entry for citizens from 12 countries to promote inbound tourism
Policies 11/08/2025 12:09VGP - The Government has announced that it will offer 45-day visa-free entry for citizens from 12 countries, applicable from August 15, 2025 to August 14, 2028.
Viet Nam expands visa-free entry policy
Policies 08/08/2025 22:46VGP - The Government has decided to expand visa-exemption policy for foreigners to boost socio-economic development, according to Decree No. 221/ND-CP issued on Friday.
Fresh regulations on work permit issuance to foreign workers
Policies 08/08/2025 08:24VGP - The Government has promulgated Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP detailing regulations on work permit issuance to foreign workers in Viet Nam.
Upcoming National Day Holiday to last four days
Policies 04/08/2025 07:46VGP - Public employees and workers in Viet Nam will enjoy a four-day break in celebration of National Day (September 2) this year.
Policies take effect from August 2025
Policies 01/08/2025 10:32VGP - A series of new economic policies will come into force in August, covering key areas such dividend payments by credit institutions, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and ozone protection, and labor and wage support in the digital sector.
Conditions for applying for Vietnamese nationality
Policies 14/07/2025 13:55VGP - The Government promulgated Decree No. 191/2025/ND-CP, dated July 12, 2025, on detailed implementation of several articles of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality.
New corporate income tax rates in Viet Nam
Policies 14/07/2025 09:24VGP – Standard corporate income tax (CIT) in Viet Nam shall be 20 percent for resident and non-resident businesses, according to the latest CIT Law approved by the National Assembly.
Presidential Office announces 18 new laws
Policies 11/07/2025 20:45VGP – The Presidential Office on Friday announce 18 new laws adopted at the 9th working session of the 15th National Assembly.
Public-private partnership for development of science and technology
Policies 03/07/2025 16:53VGP – The Government has promulgated Decree No. 180/2025/ND-CP on mechanisms and policies for public-private partnership (PPP) in the field of science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation.
