As Vietnam is entering a new phase of development focused on rapid and sustainable growth, digital and green economic development, and innovation, building modern and smart cities to attract international investment has become an urgent priority.
The Minister of Science and Technology has recently announced the List of key digital technology products and services applicable to agencies, organizations, enterprises and individuals engaged in the production and supply of, or carrying out activities related to, the products and services of this kind in Vietnam.
In recent years, the “For National Security” emulation movement has grown extensively, becoming a major driving force for the fulfilment of political tasks in each unit and locality.
From January 1, 2026, enterprises implementing electronic equipment manufacturing projects will be entitled to corporate income tax incentives if they meet one of the following four criteria provided in Circular 33/2025/TT-BKHCN.
Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) has approved amendments to the Personal Income Tax Law, with the number of tax brackets reduced from seven to five while the top marginal rate kept at 35%.
According to Resolution 389/NQ-CP, recently issued by the Government, the additional places consist of four airports, 11 land border gates, and 26 seaports.
By 2030, Vietnam targets completing the establishment of a digital government, forming a smart government powered by big data and artificial intelligence (AI), delivering proactive, predictive, and citizen-centric governance models.
The Dong Nai Provincial Police are accelerating digital transformation in traffic order and safety management, aiming to create a transparent and convenient environment for the public.
The Ministry of Finance has proposed fines of up to VND 30 million (USD 1,180) for individuals trading digital assets on unlicensed platforms under a draft decree on administrative penalties in the crypto-asset sector recently published for public comment.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being applied increasingly widely in the healthcare sector, but also places stringent demands on accuracy, safety, and ethics during deployment.
Comprising seven chapters with 82 articles, Decree 305/2025/ND-CP sets out regulations governing the implementation of Vietnam’s overseas aid in line with current laws, including the Law on State Budget 83/2015/QH13. It applies to agencies, organizations and individuals involved in the work.
The enactment of Government Decree 288/2025/ND-CP aims to create an important legal framework for the management, exploitation and use of civil flying vehicles that are rapidly developing in scale and technology.
The State Bank of Vietnam has recently issued a new regulation to tighten the management and operation of e-wallets, clarifying their transaction limits as well as other requirements on security and customer identification.
The Minister of Science and Technology has promulgated Circular 31/2025/TT-BKHCN (Circular 31) on a list of key digital technology products and services.
Hopes for a boost from Urban Development Law
