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AI law draft sets out strict penalties and fake content warnings in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has proposed labeling AI-generated content and imposing fines of up to 2 billion VND for violations under a new draft law.

Vietnam’s proposed high-tech law reform raises concerns among foreign investors

Revisions to Vietnam’s High-Tech Law spark concern among Korean and foreign investors over potential loss of incentives.

Inmates may gain right to donate organs under new legislation

Inmates in Vietnam may soon be allowed to donate organs and reproductive cells, as the National Assembly debates a progressive legal amendment.

Draft Law on E-commerce approved

The Government has issued Resolution No. 352/NQ-CP approving the contents of the draft Law on E-commerce.

New laws on innovation, corporate income tax enacted from October 1

The Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, and the Law on Corporate Income Tax will take into effect on October 1.

Ministry proposes abolishing salary ranking based on professional titles

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has submitted a draft amendment to the Law on Public Employees, introducing several new provisions on recruitment, utilization, management, and evaluation of public employees.

Shaping Vietnam’s real estate market through legal reform

As Vietnam revamps land, housing, and real estate laws, experts emphasize legal transparency, fair compensation, and consistent regulation to guide a thriving property market.

Vietnam unlocks science and tech potential with new PPP decree

Government pushes for stronger ecosystems, funding models, and commercialization efforts.

Vietnam updates standards law to match international practices

A newly passed law aims to harmonize national standards with global norms, boosting innovation and trade.

Vietnam eases citizenship rules for top talents and national contributors

A new decree streamlines citizenship for exceptional individuals who benefit the country's development.

Nine newly adopted laws made public

The Presidential Office held a press conference on July 11 to announce the President’s Order promulgating nine laws recently passed by the 15th National Assembly (NA).

Vietnam’s 2025 Employment Law brings flexible unemployment insurance

Vietnam to modernize labor market with skills certification and a national employment exchange.

Digital tech to strengthen Vietnam’s product quality control

Vietnam to apply AI-based risk management for product quality from January 2026.

New decree addresses int'l deals affected by administrative restructuring

The decree provides specific guidance on how to manage existing international agreements that have been impacted by the reorganisation of state administrative bodies or changes to administrative boundaries.

15 newly adopted laws, one ordinance made public

15 laws and one ordinance recently passed by the 15th National Assembly (NA) and its Standing Committee came into effect on July 1, 2025.

Wide doors opened for overseas Vietnamese with groundbreaking legal reforms

A key highlight of the revised nationality law is that it relaxes requirements for OV and their descendants with significant contributions to the Fatherland building and safeguarding to obtain the Vietnamese citizenship.

Capital punishment abolished for 8 offenses in Vietnam’s revised Penal Code

Life sentences replace capital punishment under new criminal law effective July 1.

Foreign woman avoids death penalty in Vietnam drug case

A foreign defendant who was caught bringing over 3.5 kg of heroin into Vietnam has been spared the death penalty thanks to recent amendments to Vietnam’s Penal Code.

Digital archives – a driving force for two-tier local administration system

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.

Major changes to Vietnam’s nationality law take effect this July

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