The Law on Archives 2024 and its guiding documents, which took effect on July 1, 2025, provide a comprehensive legal foundation for the management of electronic documents.

Vietnam’s amended nationality law, effective July 1, 2025, eases procedures for regaining or acquiring citizenship, including dual nationality options and overseas submissions.

The legislation marks the first time data is recognised as a property right under Vietnamese law.

Vietnam’s two-tier governance model hands over responsibilities in diplomas, school transfers, and textbook selection to local authorities.

From land-use authority to insurance mandates and new court structures, sweeping legal changes start July 1, 2025.

Legal recognition of digital assets marks pivotal moment for Vietnam’s fintech future.

On June 26, 2025, during the 9th session of the 15th National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, 12 important resolutions were passed. Among these, the Assembly officially elected the Chairman of the National Election Council.

A new law abolishing death sentences for select crimes may affect high-profile cases like Truong My Lan’s.

Railway reform law encourages private sector with streamlined approvals and financial support.

Sharing fake news on social media - even unintentionally - can lead to fines of up to $785.

The National Assembly (NA) on June 27 adopted the resolution on the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Vietnam, with 438 out of 447 legislators voting in favour, representing 91.63% of all NA deputies.

Six resolutions related to infrastructure, Hai Phong city, 2023 state budget settlement, and the laws on organisation of People's Court and People's Procuracy were passed at the 15th National Assembly's 9th session on June 27.

New law grants commune-level police the authority to handle local criminal cases.

The National Assembly has passed new regulations to support atomic energy development and nuclear safety.

The Law on Science, Technology, and Innovation officially introduces a new legal tool called the “sandbox mechanism” to allow controlled testing of new models, technologies, or policies within defined timeframes and scopes.

The 15th National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing 9th session is set to see lawmakers vote to pass the Law on Personal Data Protection and hold a plenary discussion on the draft Law on the State of Emergency on the morning of June 26.

The resolution on tuition exemption and support in the national education system was approved with 440 out of 441 deputies present voting in favour.

The Law on Participation in United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Operations establishes the fundamental principles, roles, functions, and operational framework for Vietnam’s engagement in the UN peacekeeping missions.

Vietnam’s new law lets authorities fine offenders up to tenfold the earnings from trading personal data.

The revised Law on Administrative Violations passed with unanimous support, confirming no increase in the maximum monetary penalty.