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Inclusion of the Draft Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (Amended) in the 2026 Legislative Program

(L&D) - The Government has just issued Resolution No. 117/NQ-CP, agreeing to the proposal to add the Draft Law on Occupational Safety and Health (amended) to the 2026 Legislative Program. This move aims to complete the legal framework and meet the requirements of socio-economic development, particularly in the context of increasingly deep and broad digital transformation and international integration.

Regulating the order and procedures for licensing the import and export of aquatic breeds

(L&D) - On March 9, 2026, the Minister of Ministry of Agriculture and Environment promulgated Circular No. 16/2026/TT-BNNMT on the management of aquatic breeds, aquaculture feed, and aquaculture environmental treatment products.

Promulgation of a Plan for implementing special mechanisms and policies to create breakthroughs in the protection and care of people's health

(L&D) - On 07 March 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long signed Decision No. 388/QĐ-TTg promulgating the Plan for the implementation of Resolution No. 261/2025/QH15 of the National Assembly on several special mechanisms and policies to create breakthroughs in the protection, care, and improvement of people’s health.

Institutional reform must not lag behind reality

(L&D) - The Government’s thematic meeting on law-making in February 2026 was not merely a technical review of draft laws and resolutions to be submitted to the National Assembly, but also conveyed a very clear political–legal message: in the new stage of development, institutions must move ahead, pave the way, proactively remove bottlenecks that are hindering growth momentum, and must not be allowed to fall behind reality.

Regulations on Land Registration Offices: Clear responsibilities and enhanced transparency

(L&D) - In the context of the implementation of the new Land Law, the Government has promulgated specific regulations on the organization and operation of Land Registration Offices (LRO).

Specialized court at the International financial center: Major issues "placed on the table"

(L&D) - The specialized court associated with the international financial center in Viet Nam is entering the stage of completing the legal framework, with a series of new, complex, and unprecedented issues being jointly examined and advised on by the National Assembly agencies, the Supreme People’s Court, experts, and the business community.

Tien Giang implements the Law on Roads and the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety

(L&D) - The People’s Committee of Tien Giang Province recently convened a Conference to implement the Law on Roads and the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety across the province. The conference was chaired by Mr. Pham Cong Hung, Director of the Department of Justice and Standing Vice-Chairman of the Provincial Council for Coordination of Legal Dissemination and Education; Mr. Tran Van Bon, Director of the Department of Transport; and Colonel Nguyen Minh Tan, Deputy Director of the Provincial P

Electronic labour contracts: A step forward in digital transformation in the labour sector

(L&D) Electronic labour contracts represent an important advancement, serving as a solid legal foundation for the digital framework in the labour sector, as the Government is preparing to issue a Decree on the conclusion and implementation of electronic labour contracts.

Enhancing leadership standards towards building a modern public administration

(L&D) - Implementing the Party’s policy on streamlining the organizational apparatus and improving the quality of cadres, civil servants, and public employees, the Ministry of Home Affairs is drafting a Decree stipulating the standards for titles and positions of leadership and management in state administrative agencies, to replace Decree No. 29/2024/NĐ-CP.

Improving the legal framework for venture capital activities in Viet Nam

(L&D) - On October 15, the Government promulgated Decree No. 264/2025/NĐ-CP regulating the National Venture Capital Fund and local venture capital funds. This Decree is considered an important step in improving the legal framework for venture capital in Viet Nam.

Improving the Law on Treaties – affirming Vietnam’s courage and position in the international arena

(L&D) – At the 8th Conference of full-time National Assembly deputies, the delegates paid special attention to the draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Treaties. Many opinions affirmed that this is a necessary and timely step to improve the legal framework, enhance management effectiveness, and affirm Vietnam’s position in the international arena.

From October, the monopoly on gold bullion production will be abolished

(L&D) - This is one of the key policies, featuring numerous breakthroughs, marking significant changes and exerting impacts on various sectors of the economy and finance, which will take effect starting from October.

Improving the Quality of Education and Training for the Period 2026 – 2035

(L&D) -The Prime Minister issued Decision No. 2121/Decisons-PM dated September 23, 2025, on the establishment of the State Appraisal Council to appraise the Proposal for Investment Policy of the National Target Program on Modernizing and Improving the Quality of Education and Training for the Period 2026–2035.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister approves the plan for reducing and simplifying administrative procedures related to production and business activities.

(L&D) – On September 21, 2025, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh signed Decision No. 2109/QD-TTg approving the plan for reducing and simplifying administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2025.

The Ministry of Education and Training seeks public comments on a proposed regulation on the working regime for teachers at continuing education institutions

(L&D) - The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) is seeking feedback on a draft Circular regulating the working regime and teaching activities for teachers at continuing education institutions (CEIs).

Issuance of Directive 24 on implementing technological solutions associated with population data, identification, and electronic authentication

(L&D) – On September 13, 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed Directive No. 24/CT-TTg on promoting the implementation of technological solutions serving people and enterprises in connection with population data, identification, and electronic authentication.

Vietnam's Ministry of Finance allows investors to open multiple accounts at organizations providing crypto-asset services.

(L&D) – Implementing Resolution No. 5/2025/NQ-CP on piloting the crypto-asset market, the Ministry of Finance is working closely with the Ministry of Public Security and the State Bank of Vietnam to establish a licensing, management, and strict supervision mechanism for service providers. Investors are allowed to open multiple accounts at crypto-asset service providers on the principle that only one account may be opened at each provider.

By 2027, all commune health stations will have at least 4–5 doctors working on a regular basis.

(L&D) – The Politburo has just promulgated Resolution 72 on breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care, and improvement of the people’s health.

Politburo: Starting in 2026, citizens will be entitled to free periodic health check-ups, with a gradual implementation of basic hospital fee exemptions.

(L&D) - General Secretary To Lam has signed and promulgated Resolution No. 72 of the Politburo on a number of breakthrough measures to strengthen the protection, care, and improvement of public health.

The reserves and solid mineral resources are classified according to three criteria.

( L&D) The reserves and solid mineral resources are classified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on the basis of combining three criteria: the level of economic efficiency, the degree of feasibility in terms of technology and engineering, and the level of geological reliability.

The quality of higher education institutions is proposed to be assessed based on 15 standards.

(L&D) – The draft Circular on quality accreditation of higher education institutions, currently being prepared by the Ministry of Education and Training, proposes 15 assessment criteria.

The revised master plan for Ho Chi Minh City up to 2040, with a vision toward 2060, has been approved.

(L&D) - On June 11, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed Decision No. 1125/QD-TTg approving the revised master plan for Ho Chi Minh City up to 2040, with a vision toward 2060.

Implementation of the Amended Advertising Law: Technical Standards to Be Issued Before November 15

(L&D) – The Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Advertising No. 75/2025/QH15 was adopted by the 15th National Assembly at its 9th session on June 16, 2025, and will take effect on January 1, 2026.

New Legal Policies Effective from May 2025

(L&D) – Regulations on foreign investors’ acquisition of shares in Vietnamese credit institutions; the regime of remuneration for judicial expertise; recruitment regulations for civil servants and public employees… are among the new legal policies effective from May 2025.

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