Revised income criteria aim to include more individuals and families previously excluded from social housing support programs.

The Ministry of Finance has announced the waiver of several fees and charges to support production and business activities in the transport sector. The policy takes effect from April 7, 2026 to June 30, 2026.

Vietnam will begin implementing emissions inspections for motorbikes and mopeds under a phased roadmap, starting in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2027 before expanding nationwide.

The capital will begin testing low-emission zones from July 1, applying phased restrictions rather than a blanket ban.

A recent proposal by Hanoi’s Department of Construction and city police to allow pickup trucks to circulate like passenger cars has reopened a policy debate that is far larger than traffic management.

The Ministry of Education and Training has issued a new circular establishing a national digital competency framework for teachers and school administrators across preschool, general education and continuing education.

Vietnam has overhauled its deportation regulations for foreign nationals, with a new decree starting effect on April 1, aimed at streamlining procedures while strengthening human rights protection.

The PM has signed Decision No. 530/QD-TTg approving a national programme to attract foreign experts and overseas Vietnamese (OV) scholars to teach, conduct research and work at Vietnam’s higher education and vocational training institutions.

Authorities are rolling out coordinated measures to safeguard supply, control prices and respond to global fluctuations.

The Government has promulgated a decree setting out regulations on construction investment and operation management of inland container depots (ICDs).

Authorities are considering stricter sanctions, with fines and digital account confiscation for those spreading false information online.

Vietnam is considering a special compensation framework for its dedicated cybersecurity force, including significantly enhanced salaries and benefits, under a draft decree currently under appraisal.

Vietnam requires all internet providers to block harmful content under a new programme protecting children online from 2026 to 2030.

New regulations limiting truck access during peak hours are forcing pickup truck users to rethink how they move goods and navigate the city.

The Minister of Science and Technology has signed a circular issuing the National Artificial Intelligence Ethics Framework.

A newly issued code of conduct aims to guide behavior on digital platforms, encouraging influencers and users to spread positive values and help build a healthier online environment.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has called for adjustments to electricity pricing rules to ensure sustainable growth of the country’s digital infrastructure.

The regulation requiring all real estate assets to be assigned identification codes and integrated into the national land database from March 1, 2026 has been described by experts as a foundational shift for Vietnam’s property market.

Scaling up social housing delivery would stimulate aggregate demand and create jobs in construction, building materials, interior decor, and finance and banking, delivering economic benefits that extend far beyond real estate itself.

A wave of new policies taking effect in 2026 is expected to boost supply, enhance transparency and cool soaring home prices.