Gov't promulgates list of high-risk artificial intelligence systems
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
VGP - 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.
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.
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.
Gov't to cut conditional business lines by 30% from July
Policies 19/05/2026 20:44VGP - From July 1, 2026, the number of conditional business lines shall be reduced to 142 from current 198, according to the Government's latest Resolution.
Gov't announces 70 priority high technologies
Policies 18/05/2026 10:01VGP - The Government has promulgated Decision No. 23/2026/QD-TTg on the list of 70 high technologies prioritised for development and another list of 100 high-tech products eligible for development incentives.
Base salary shall increase to VND2,53 million from July, 2026
Policies 17/05/2026 09:51VGP – Base salary for public employees and armed forces shall be increased to VND2,530,000 from VND2,340,000 from July 1, 2026, according to the Government's latest Decree No. 161/2026/ND-CP.
Ha Noi approves 100-year master plan
Policies 14/05/2026 20:18VGP - By 2035, Ha Noi aims to become a green, smart and modern city, as well as an important regional centre for finance, commerce and innovation. Its gross regional domestic product (GRDP) is expected to reach approximately US$200 billion, with per capita GRDP exceeding US$18,800.
Ten ministries and central agencies assigned 20 strategic tasks on technology development
Policies 11/05/2026 11:24VGP - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung assigned 20 major strategic technology development tasks to ten ministries and central agencies under Decision No. 808/QD-TTg, aiming to enhance Viet Nam’s technological self-reliance and tackle key national challenges.
Gov't strengthens crackdown on infringements of intellectual property rights
Policies 06/05/2026 22:48VGP – The Government has requested ministries, agencies and localities to strengthen crackdown on infringements of intellectual property rights.
Education minister holds authority to approve foreign university branches in Viet Nam
Policies 05/05/2026 15:10VGP – The Minister of Education and Training shall have the authority to approve the establishment of foreign university branches in Viet Nam, according to the Government’s Resolution No. 23/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026.
Gov't to provide 400,000 smart phones to poor households in five years
Policies 02/05/2026 15:11VGP - The Government plans to provide 400,000 smart phones to the poor and near-poor households in ethnic and mountainous areas over the next five years.
