The Urban Development Law (UDL), which will take effect on October 1, 2026, is expected to strengthen decentralization, unlock resources and create conditions for urban areas to become new growth poles while improving people’s quality of life.
The Government's Resolution No. 36/2026/NQ-CP on simplifying administrative procedures for growing area codes (GACs) and packing facility codes introduces a number of new points to make the process more transparent, streamlined and convenient for farmers, cooperatives and businesses.
Government Decree 29 specifies that GHG emission allowances and carbon credits must be centrally registered on the national registration system on GHG emission allowances, carbon credits of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment before being deposited and traded on the domestic carbon exchange.
Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed a decision approving a detailed plan to implement the Government's Decree 221/2025/NĐ-CP on granting time-limited visa exemptions to foreign nationals designated as special beneficiaries entitled to preferential treatment in support of Vietnam’s socio-economic development.
The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued a decision promulgating an implementation plan for Government Decree No. 368/2025/ND-CP on the provision of Mobile Money services.
The Government has recently issued a decree establishing specific criteria for identifying high-quality digital technology human resources in order to improve the legal framework for attracting and retaining talented people for digital technology development in Vietnam.
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.
Urban Development Law helps shape and drive urban development
