Viet Nam announces roadmap to apply emission standards for motorcycles and mopeds
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
VGP - 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.
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.
Gov't renews list of key energy projects
Policies 03/12/2025 08:15VGP - The Government has renewed the list of key energy projects, according to Decision No. 2634/QD-TTg dated December 2, 2025 signed by Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son.
Gov't decrees Viet Nam's overseas aid
Policies 28/11/2025 11:04VGP - The Government issued Decree 305/2025/ND-CP, dated November 25, 2025, on Viet Nam’s overseas aid in accordance with current laws.
Gov’t permits qualified Vietnamese nationals to gamble at three casinos
Policies 28/11/2025 09:01VGP - The Government issued Resolution No. 8/2025/NQ-CP dated November 26, 2025, allowing eligible Vietnamese citizens to gamble at Phu Quoc, Ho Tram and Van Don casinos.
All public transportation vehicles in Ha Noi, HCM City to use green energy by 2030
Policies 20/11/2025 21:24VGP - By 2030, all of public transportation vehicles in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City will use clean, green, and environmentally friendly energy.
Five-year cultural industries development strategy approved
Policies 17/11/2025 12:00VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh approved the Strategy for the Development of Viet Nam’s Cultural Industries to 2030, with a vision to 2045.
Regional minimum wage to increase by 7.2% from January 1, 2026
Policies 11/11/2025 10:05VGP - From January 1, 2026, the regional minimum wage shall increase by VND350,000-VND500,000 (US$13.34-19.06) per month from the current levels, depending on each region.
Gov't issues Decree on administrative sanctions in domestic violence prevention field
Policies 05/11/2025 07:29VGP - The Government has promulgated Decree No. 282/2025/ND-CP on administrative sanctions in the fields of security, social order and safety; prevention and control of social evils; and prevention and control of domestic violence.
Major policies take effect in November 2025
Policies 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
Policies 31/10/2025 11:21VGP - 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.
Management areas of nine Deputy Prime Ministers
Policies 28/10/2025 09:53VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has Decision 2369/QD-TTg specifying management areas of nine Deputy Prime Ministers.
