Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed a dispatch issued by the Prime Minister, calling for decisive and coordinated measures to combat and prevent intellectual property violations.

In 2026, Vietnam’s entry regulations continue to be adjusted in a direction that both facilitates international travelers and strengthens state management.

A draft decree proposing temporary overseas travel suspensions for taxpayers owing from VND1 million (US$39) is stirring debate in Vietnam over whether the threshold is too low.

Under a new policy, provincial leaders will take over all procedures related to medical practice licensing nationwide.

Hanoi is considering a proposal to restrict gasoline-powered ride-hailing motorbikes and delivery drivers from operating within designated low-emission zones, as part of efforts to reduce urban air pollution.

Vietnam introduces sweeping financial and tax adjustments, reshaping compliance rules while closing loopholes in high-value transactions.

From July, gasoline motorbikes may be restricted during peak periods in Hoan Kiem under a new emissions plan.

The Vietnam Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security has rolled out a mandatory online declaration requirement for specific groups of passengers entering Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

The resolution stipulates that cultural development funding will include a minimum of 2% of total annual state budget expenditure, alongside mobilised social resources.

Facing an urgent situation, in early 2011, the Government convened an unprecedented meeting with leaders of all localities and ministries and sectors to find strategies to stabilize the economy.

During the transition from presumptive taxation to a declaration-based system, Vietnam’s tax authority has acknowledged emerging challenges, particularly in communication, and issued an apology to business households.

Tax authorities’ notices on suspending the use of e-invoices for small businesses with annual revenue below VND500 million are raising concerns, prompting calls for the Ministry of Finance to issue clear and consistent guidance.

Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on May 4, 2025, on private sector development is emerging as a fresh catalyst for Hanoi’s business community, particularly in traditionally complex fields like transport and urban infrastructure.

A shift toward greener transport is underway in Hanoi, but not without challenges for everyday commuters.

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) has approved a program to support outstanding PhD candidates, offering up to VND1 billion per year for each researcher for a period of no more than three years.

The current method for testing diesel vehicle emissions, particularly the action of suddenly increasing the throttle to the maximum level, is causing debate as it is believed not to accurately reflect real-world operating conditions.

Motorbikes less than five years old may soon be exempt from direct emissions testing, under a draft regulation that introduces an age-based approach to vehicle inspection in Vietnam.

The National Assembly on April 12 adopted a resolution introducing key provisions on environmental protection tax, value-added tax and excise tax applicable to petrol, oil and aviation fuel.

Once seen as a two-in-one choice for many Vietnamese - stylish for city driving yet practical for carrying goods - pickup trucks have enjoyed nearly a decade of strong growth in the domestic market. However, the situation may now be changing.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed Decision No. 626/QD-TTg approving the programme for expansion into international markets for the 2026–2030 period.