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Telecom firms face $8,400 fines for blocking number portability

Vietnam tightens penalties for mobile operators that obstruct customers from switching networks while retaining their number.

New guidelines set deputy caps for ministries and provinces

The Politburo and Party Secretariat have issued official guidance on limiting the number of deputy ministers and provincial vice chairpersons.

Biometric check-in to become mandatory at all Vietnamese airports

Starting December, passengers will use VNeID and biometric authentication to complete air travel procedures nationwide.

New regulations on management, use of ODA, concessional foreign loans

The Government has issued a decree on the management and use of official development assistance (ODA) and concessional foreign loans.

VN strengthens coordination in combating money laundering, terrorist financing

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision to issue new regulations on coordination among ministries and agencies in preventing and combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

Vietnam may pay public for video reports of traffic offenses

The Ministry of Public Security is drafting a new circular to financially support individuals and organizations that report administrative violations related to traffic order and safety.

Unified national curriculum and free textbooks set for 2030

The Politburo’s Resolution 71 outlines ambitious education goals, including a unified textbook policy and expanded access to modern, equitable learning.

Decree regulates establishment, use of fund for defence policy & foreign affairs

The Government on September 3 issued Decree No. 240/2025/ND-CP, regulating the establishment, management, and use of a fund for defence policy and foreign affairs.

New rules proposed to limit civil servant managerial terms to five years

Vietnam proposes term limits for public managers to ensure periodic performance reviews and prevent entrenched leadership.

Driver’s license now issued in 4.5 days under sweeping new reforms

The Prime Minister has approved a 35% cut in processing time for driver’s licenses and major reductions in registration fees nationwide.

New regulations aim to prevent, combat terrorist financing

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Decision No. 30/2025/QD-TTg, establishing new regulations for inter-agency coordination to prevent and combat the financing of activities that threaten Vietnam’s national security or are linked to terrorism.

Vietnam eases restrictions on foreign naval visits

The Vietnamese government has issued Decree No. 234 outlining updated regulations for visits by foreign military vessels to Vietnam and for outbound missions by Vietnamese warships.

HCM City offers cash bonus for women having two children before age 35

Women in Ho Chi Minh City who give birth to two children before the age of 35 will now receive a financial support of 5 million VND (approximately USD 210), an increase of 2 million VND compared to the previous policy.

Automakers warn new fuel rule could cripple Vietnam’s car market by 2030

Vietnam’s proposed fuel-efficiency targets could eliminate nearly all gasoline cars and shake up the entire automotive industry.

Vietnam ends state control over gold bullion production

The government has officially issued Decree No. 232/2025, amending and supplementing several articles of Decree No. 24/2012 on the management of gold trading activities.

Hanoi accelerates drive to attract strategic investors

On August 20, the Hanoi People's Committee issued Official Letter No. 4697/UBND-KT to implement Resolution No. 17/2025/NQ-HDND regarding the attraction of strategic investors.

Gov't mulls community service as new penalty for traffic offences

Vietnam is set to put the brakes on traffic offences by introducing community service as a supplementary penalty, aiming to ease mounting road safety concerns.

Vietnam strengthens digital transaction security with new signature rules

Vietnam introduces new digital signature regulations to strengthen online transaction security and legal integrity.

Vietnam boosts health insurance subsidy, easing burden on students

Starting with the 2025-2026 academic year, tens of millions of students across Vietnam will pay less for health insurance after the government increased its subsidy rate from 30% to 50%.

Foreign experts may get fast-track Vietnamese citizenship after assignments

Vietnam considers granting priority citizenship to foreign experts who complete national projects in science, technology, and innovation.