Viet Nam aims for top 30 worldwide in EGDI by 2045
21/07/2026 08:33VGP – Viet Nam aims to rank among the world's top 30 countries in the United Nations E-Government Development Index (EGDI) by 2045, according to the National Digital Transformation Strategy for 2026–2030, with a vision to 2045.
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.
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.