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Three major land and construction reforms take effect in 2026

From reduced land conversion fees to electronic property IDs and relaxed building permits, 2026 marks a pivotal shift in Vietnam’s real estate regulatory framework.

Breakthroughs under Resolution 57 drive local development

Across the country, provinces and cities are moving beyond policy declarations to establish institutional mechanisms, innovation hubs and digital platforms tailored to their development conditions.

Party Secretariat rejects resource-intensive investment projects

The Party Secretariat has issued Directive No. 03, calling for stronger leadership over the management and development of building materials, and firmly rejecting projects that are energy- and resource-intensive.

Resolution 71 seeks to renew teaching, learning toward effectiveness

Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW, signed by Party General Secretary To Lam on August 22, 2025, reaffirms education and training as the “top national priority” shaping the nation’s future, and stresses the need for deep, comprehensive reform.

How Resolution 79 reshapes the role of the state economy

Resolution 79 redefines how the state should guide development, shifting from doing for the market to empowering it through strategic leadership.

Businesses breathe easier as imports clear customs, lessons from Decree 46

Imported goods are gradually clearing Vietnamese ports, but the disruption caused by Decree 46 has left important lessons for policymakers.

Resolution 57: VN builds a favourable legal framework for technology transfer

Amid strong implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57, the 15th National Assembly has passed amendments to the Law on Technology Transfer.

Vietnam sets fuel-efficiency benchmarks for hybrid tax incentives

Hybrid cars that consume at least 30% less fuel than gasoline counterparts now qualify for a 30% special consumption tax reduction.

Government suspends new food safety decree until mid-April

The government has officially decided to suspend the effectiveness of Decree No. 46/2026 and adjust its enforcement timeline. The decree provides detailed guidelines for implementing several provisions of the Law on Food Safety.

Resolution 79 and the shift in SOEs' management thinking

Accepting risk and changing the governance mindset are the keys for state enterprises to escape the “ask-give” mechanism and truly transform into global brands, according to Nguyen Dinh Cung, former head of CIEM.

Vietnam sets sights on 10,000 high-level cybersecurity experts by 2030

Vietnam has laid out a sweeping vision to fortify its digital frontier, with a bold goal: by 2030, the country plans to develop a cadre of 10,000 highly skilled cybersecurity experts capable of serving both domestic and international demands.

Vietnam moves to build unified national image for global outreach

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has signed Decision No. 173/QD-TTg approving the Strategy on communications to promote Vietnam’s image abroad for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045.

PM urges strong execution of Resolution 79 to drive double-digit growth

PM Pham Minh Chinh urges flexible, effective rollout of Resolution 79 to boost state sector and reach double-digit growth by 2026.

Breakthroughs under Resolution 57 affrim leadership in digital era

One year after implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, digital models and knowledge-driven initiatives have spread widely, advancing digital transformation and supporting socio-economic goals.

Ministry of Construction prepares to launch real estate digital ID system

The Ministry of Construction is racing to implement unique digital identifiers for properties to enhance market transparency and manage supply.

UNESCO delivers congratulatory message on Vietnam’s Resolution No. 80

Politburo Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW represents a significant shift in the development paradigm, formally recognising culture not merely as an auxiliary sector, but as one of the four indispensable and co-equal pillars of sustainable development.

Vietnam to enforce mandatory ID verification for all social media users

A new directive from the Party Central Secretariat mandates identity authentication for social media use, aiming to tackle cybersecurity threats and protect national data sovereignty.

Resolution 57 and 68: A twin engine driving private sector breakthroughs

A strategic shift in institutional frameworks is enabling Vietnamese firms to own technology, boost productivity, and assert themselves internationally.

Resolution 80: Culture as guiding force shaping national sustainable development

Many experts note that the most prominent and profound new feature of Resolution 80-NQ/TW compared to previous documents is the comprehensive upgrading of culture’s role.

Digital IDs to replace paper records for Vietnamese public employees

The Vietnamese government has issued Decree No. 27/2026 outlining the framework for a national database of civil servants, public officials, and public employees. The new regulation will take effect from July 1, 2026.