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Digital ID holders get fee waivers, discounts

Vietnamese citizens with Level-2 electronic identification accounts can now enjoy a range of fee waivers and reductions under a new policy promoting digital citizenship.

Child car seat use remains low despite Vietnam's new rules

New research finds 42% of Vietnamese children still ride in front seats while child car seat use remains below 5%.

Vietnam's condo market faces valuation shift under new proposal

A proposal to tie apartment use to a building's design lifespan could change how condominiums are valued in Vietnam, with buyers placing greater emphasis on land-use rights and redevelopment potential.

Why Vietnam isn't ready for an overtaking-only left lane

Adopting a "keep right except to overtake" rule may sound straightforward, but without the right infrastructure, enforcement and driving culture, it could prove difficult to implement effectively in Vietnam.

Draft policy encourages people to prepare for old age from middle age

The Ministry of Health has proposed providing people aged 40 and above with knowledge, practical skills to prepare for old age under a draft circular guiding the implementation of the National Target Programme on Healthcare, Population & Development.

What will happen to int’l crypto exchanges after Decree 284 takes effect?

Decree 284, which sets administrative penalties for violations involving crypto assets and the crypto asset market, will take effect on September 1. This is expected to mark the end of unlicensed crypto exchanges operating in Vietnam.

Vietnam tightens crypto trading rules from September 1

Vietnam will begin fining investors who trade through unlicensed crypto platforms from September 1, putting the future of major global exchanges in the country under scrutiny.

State President promulgates three ordinances

The Presidential Office held a press conference in Hanoi on July 25 to announce the State President's order promulgating three ordinances recently adopted by the National Assembly Standing Committee at its fourth session.

Data security breaches could cost firms 5% of annual revenue

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security is proposing fines of up to 5% of total revenue for serious violations involving the protection of important and core data.

Vietnam weighs tighter verification for social media and game accounts

Vietnam is considering requiring social media and online gaming accounts to be verified through authenticated phone numbers or personal identification numbers.

Vietnam urged to expand social pension coverage from age 65

As Vietnam moves toward an ageing society, experts are urging the government to expand social pension coverage by lowering the qualifying age to 65.

Vietnam fines crypto traders up to 1,900 USD for using unlicensed platforms

Vietnam will fine domestic investors up to 50 million VND (1,900 USD) for trading crypto assets through unlicensed platforms under a new decree governing the country’s pilot digital asset market.

Vietnam considers fee waivers for families with two daughters

Vietnam's Ministry of Health has proposed tuition waivers and other incentives for families with two daughters as part of efforts to address the country's persistent gender imbalance at birth.

Vietnam drops proposal for time-limited apartment ownership

Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has removed a controversial proposal to introduce time-limited ownership of apartment units from the latest draft of the revised Housing Law submitted to the government.

Police clarify Vietnam's overnight stay notification rule

New residency regulations in Vietnam require overnight guest notifications, but officials say the process is quick, free, and largely handled online.

Vietnam reopens debate over apartment ownership limits

Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has proposed ending apartment ownership when residential buildings reach the end of their service life or must be demolished, prompting objections from the Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association.

Vietnam drafts new decree on ethnic affairs

Vietnam's Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs is drafting a new decree on ethnic affairs to replace Decree No. 05/2011/ND-CP, updating the country's legal framework to reflect recent constitutional, legislative and administrative reforms.

No immediate requirement for all travellers to file health declarations

The Ministry of Health has clarified that new regulations on health declarations for travellers entering and leaving Vietnam that take effect on July 1 do not impose a blanket requirement on all passengers.

Vietnam issues new rules governing foreign media activities

The Government on June 30 issued Decree No. 262/2026/ND-CP, introducing new regulations on press activities by foreign press agencies, foreign representative offices, and foreign organisations in Vietnam.

Government specifies cases subject to exit suspension over tax debts

The Government has issued Decree 252, detailing a number of provisions and implementation measures for the Law on Tax Administration, including specific cases in which individuals may be temporarily prohibited from leaving Vietnam due to tax debts.