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.

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.

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

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%.

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

The Ministry of Construction (MOC) is finalizing and upgrading the housing and real estate market information system to ensure that 100 percent of the data is "accurate, complete, clean, and live”.

Vietnam will block 4.4 million cars from using ETC lanes unless they update to verified traffic accounts linked to cashless payments.

The amended Advertising Law will tighten online advertisement management, especially for celebrities.

Fines of up to 80 million VND (3,050 USD) could be imposed for not issuing invoices when selling goods or providing services, according to a proposal from the Ministry of Finance.

From August 7, 2025, foreign workers involved in innovation and digital transformation sectors in Vietnam will no longer be required to obtain a work permit, according to a newly issued government decree.

Starting January 1, 2026, a new regulation under Vietnam’s Road Traffic Order and Safety Law (effective from January 1, 2025) will mandate the use of child safety seats in cars.

The Ministry of Finance has proposed that Vietnamese citizens wishing to enter casinos must purchase an entry ticket, priced at 2.5 million VND ($100) per 24-hour period or 50 million VND ($2,000) per month.

The Ministry of Public Security (MoPS) has proposed fully autonomous motor vehicles should be restricted and require operational permits.

Major new policies take effect this August, reshaping how state-owned banks and enterprises manage capital and launching Vietnam’s own carbon trading platform.

Vietnam’s land valuation system will not mirror market prices entirely but will balance scientific appraisal with local governance needs to ensure market stability and efficient state management.

False ads by KOLs now face higher fines and stricter oversight from authorities.

The Prime Minister of Vietnam has issued an urgent directive to clear legal, regulatory, and logistical roadblocks hindering renewable energy projects nationwide.

The draft law would prohibit using doctors' names or medical imagery to promote beauty products.

A new law requires AI-generated digital products to be labeled clearly for human or machine recognition, ensuring transparency and accountability.