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Finance Ministry considers installment plan for land use payments

Citizens propose long-term payment plans for land use fees; the ministry says it’s under review.

Consumers complain it’s hard to fit multiple child seats in 5-seat cars

Requiring child safety seats under a new regulation has left families with three children and 5-seat cars confused, as the rear row only fits two seats, raising questions about safety and feasibility.

Government issues decree on Vietnam's overseas aid

The Government has issued a decree on Vietnam’s grant aid to foreign recipients, detailing the provision and management of non-refundable assistance funded by both the central and local budgets.

Hanoi’s inner-city gas motorbike ban requires careful roadmap

Hanoi is set to implement one of the most ambitious clean transport initiatives in Vietnam: banning gas-powered motorbikes within designated areas of Ring Road 1 starting July 1, 2026.

Vietnam opens select casinos to eligible local players under pilot program

A new resolution permits eligible Vietnamese to enter casinos in Phu Quoc, Ho Tram, and Van Don under strict pilot regulations.

Child car seats surge in demand, parents fall into price ‘matrix’

Child car seats, once a niche segment, has become a vibrant market as the penalty regulation takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Parents confused over choosing child car seats

Child safety seats have become a “hot topic” on social media in recent days, and many people still do not know which type to choose to comply with new regulations.

Vietnam’s health system shifts focus to prevention, family doctors

Vietnam's Ministry of Health is moving to restructure local health stations, aiming to enhance grassroots services and attract private sector investment for long-term sustainability.

Taxi and ride-hailing drivers brace for proposed child-seat mandate

The National Assembly on November 17 discussed a draft law amending and supplementing several articles of 10 laws related to security and order, including the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety.

Debate on child car seats continues as deadline for use nears

As the deadline for mandatory child car seat equipment approaches, the policy has gained widespread attention and generated a lively debate across forums and in society.

Detailed regulations on national housing fund issued

The Government has issued a decree detailing the establishment of the national housing fund and measures to implement the NA’s Resolution No. 201/2025/QH15, adopted in May on piloting special mechanisms and policies to develop social housing.

Vietnam proposes license plate-style ID system for drones

According to experts, low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will soon become as common as motor vehicles and must be tightly regulated using a system of identification codes.

New draft decree: Unregistered rooftop solar setups risk $400–$800 fines

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes stiff penalties for rooftop solar projects that bypass regulations or fail to report capacity details.

Hanoi offers tuition support to over 600 private schools

Students enrolled in private schools and high-quality public schools in Hanoi will receive monthly tuition support ranging from 155,000 VND to 217,000 VND (approximately 6.30 to 8.80 USD), depending on education level and location.

Vietnam plans protective measures and salary reform for health sector workers

A government report to the National Assembly outlines efforts to support doctors, improve public services, and drive sustainable growth.

Vietnam enforces penalties for overburdening children with schoolwork

A new Vietnamese decree prohibits excessive academic pressure at home, with fines ranging from $200 to $400 for violators.

Vietnam enforces fines up to $800 for family privacy violations

Fines ranging from $200 to $1,200 will be imposed for insulting, controlling, or violating the privacy of family members under Decree 282/2025.

Vietnam mulls stricter rules for e-commerce sellers and refund policies

During a group discussion on the draft Law on E-Commerce this afternoon, National Assembly deputies shared numerous opinions on the responsibilities of sellers and platform owners in the digital marketplace.

New rules on vice chairpersons in local People’s Councils

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has signed off a resolution specifying the number of vice chairpersons of People’s Councils at the provincial and commune levels, along with the number of deputy heads of boards at these councils.

Vietnam proposes single national fund to boost talent and stop brain drain

The Education Ministry is proposing a centralized National Scholarship Fund to attract and retain top minds and unify Vietnam’s fragmented scholarship system.