Outstanding policies take effect from March 2026
27/02/2026 08:47VGP - A series of fresh policies on real estate, registration of foreign representative offices, penalties for administrative violations in the field of archiving shall come into effect from March, 2026.
Gov’t issues action program to boost State economy development
VGP - The Government has adopted an action program detailing the implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 79-NQ/TW on State economy development.
Steel industry development strategy approved
Policies 09/02/2026 14:43VGP - The Vietnamese Government has approved the Steel industry development strategy through 2030, with a vision toward 2050.
Special visa exemption policy for high-profile foreigners
Policies 29/01/2026 11:16VGP – Viet Nam began to exempt visas for high-profile foreigners for special diplomatic and socio-economic development purposes from August 15, 2025.
Gov’t urges localities to strive for at least 10% GRDP growth rate in 2026
Policies 21/01/2026 14:53VGP - The Government has urged ministries, agencies and localities to strive to accelerate GRDP growth to over 10 percent in 2026.
Gov’t issues preferential tax policies for private sector
Policies 19/01/2026 14:18VGP - The Government has issued Decree 20/2026/ND-CP (Decree 20), detailing and guiding the implementation of a number of articles of Resolution 198/2025/QH15 on special mechanisms and policies for private sector.
Viet Nam announces roadmap to apply emission standards for motorcycles and mopeds
Policies 09/01/2026 13:52VGP - The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment officially issued national emission standards for motorcycles and mopeds, applicable from June 30, 2025.
National action program on civil registration, vital statistics approved
Policies 05/01/2026 15:32VGP - The Government has approved a National Action Program on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics for 2026–2030 to ensure all civil status events are registered promptly, accurately, and in line with the law.
Viet Nam to assign digital ID codes to properties from March 1, 2026
Policies 05/01/2026 13:42VGP - Provincial-level Department of Construction will assign digital ID codes to all properties from March 1, 2026, according to the Government's Decree No. 357/2025/ND-CP.
New policies take effect from January 2026
Policies 02/01/2026 15:47VGP – These policies emcompass agricultural land use tax, minimum regional wage, and criteria for selecting organizations for receiving technology transfer.
E-cigarette smokers shall be fined up to VND5 million
Policies 02/01/2026 15:40VGP – E-cigarette smokers shall be subject to a fine between VND3-5 million, starting December 31, 2025, according to the Government's Decree No. 371/2025/ND-CP.
Electronic labor contracts shall be applicable next July
Policies 26/12/2025 07:16VGP - The Government has promulgated Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP, regulating electronic labor contracts.
Gov't unveils entry, exit and residence policy for foreigners at Int'l Financial Center
Policies 22/12/2025 16:06VGP – The Government has issued Decree No. 327/2025/ND-CP on entry, exit and residence policy for foreigners working at the International Financial Center (IFC) in Viet Nam.
Master plan on nuclear energy development put into action
Policies 22/12/2025 06:28VGP – The Government of Viet Nam has approved a plan to implement the master plan on nuclear energy development by2030, with a vision toward 2050.
Decree on IFC establishment released
Policies 22/12/2025 05:58VGP - The Government issued Decree 328/2025/ND-CP (Decree 328) on the establishment of an International Financial Center (IFC) in Viet Nam.
Gov't unveils tax policy for International Financial Center
Policies 21/12/2025 13:12VGP – The Government has promulgated Decree No. 324/2025/ND-CP on tax policy for International Financial Center in Viet Nam.
National Strategy for Intellectual Workforce Development Approved
Policies 15/12/2025 14:50VGP - The Government of Viet Nam has approved the National Strategy for Intellectual Workforce Development during the period of accelerated industrialization and modernization to 2030, with a vision to 2045.
Viet Nam passes law banning e-cigarette, heated tobacco businesses
Policies 11/12/2025 15:39VGP - Viet Nam will official ban on investment and business activities related to e-cigarettes and heated tobacco from 2026, according to the amended Investment Law approved by the National Assembly on December 11.
Law on Personal Income Tax approved
Policies 10/12/2025 07:21VGP - Lawmakers on Wednesday approved the revised Law on Personal Income Tax (PIT), scheduled to take effect from July 1, 2026.
More choices for foreigners with e-visa to enter and exit Viet Nam
Policies 03/12/2025 11:29VGP - The Government has supplemented 41 border gates to the list of ports that allow foreigners to enter and exist Viet Nam by e-visa, bringing the total ports to 83, according to the Government Resolution N0. 389/NQ-CP dated December 2, 2025.
