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Online influencers face tighter rules in Vietnam’s ad overhaul

False ads by KOLs now face higher fines and stricter oversight from authorities.

PM orders urgent action to unblock renewable energy projects

The Prime Minister of Vietnam has issued an urgent directive to clear legal, regulatory, and logistical roadblocks hindering renewable energy projects nationwide.

Vietnam considers banning doctor imagery in beauty product advertising

The draft law would prohibit using doctors' names or medical imagery to promote beauty products.

Vietnam mandates AI-generated content labels starting in 2026

A new law requires AI-generated digital products to be labeled clearly for human or machine recognition, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Electric shift in Hanoi stirs hope, caution amid traffic and pollution crisis

Hanoi eyes gas bike ban, but success depends on public transit, infrastructure, and equity.

Hanoi to support residents as gasoline motorbikes banned by 2026

Hanoi will offer maximum support, targeting the right user groups, to ensure the most favorable conditions for residents within Ring Road 1 and those who frequently travel into the area.

Hanoi to ban fossil-fueled motorbikes in Ring Road 1 by July 2026

New government directive sets firm green targets for Vietnam's capital amid air pollution concerns.

Online traded goods must declare quality standards from 2026

All products traded on e-commerce platforms will have to declare quality standards certification from January 1, 2026.

Vietnam to offer unprecedented incentives for digital tech companies

According to the Law on Digital Technology Industry, the incentives include full corporate income tax exemption for the first two years and 50 % reduction in the four following years, as well as land rent waivers for three years.

National Assembly's Resolution on International Financial Centre issued

Vietnam will have special and superior mechanisms and policies to encourage the attraction of capital, technologies, modern management methods, high-quality human resources, and infrastructure development to its first International Financial Centre.

Vietnam drafts influencer ad rules to ensure food safety

Health authorities propose new regulations on influencer marketing, including a code of conduct and stricter oversight.

Health ministry targets self-declared dietary supplements after scandals

Proposed decree aims to end self-declaration for dietary supplements following major food fraud incidents.

Data-driven science, technology, innovation given special incentives

Vietnam will have special incentive mechanisms for data-driven science, technology, and innovation activities as regulated in a new decree issued by the Government on June 30.

Key economic policies take effect alongside new governance model

From tax to agriculture, July 1 heralds a wave of legal and administrative changes.

Ministry issues new circular on certificates of origin

The circular, effective from July 1, regulates two entities authorised to issue C/O: the ministry’s Agency of Foreign Trade and organisations authorised by provincial and municipal People’s Committees.

Major legal and policy reforms take effect across Vietnam in July

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

Three major changes coming to Vietnam's banking sector on July 1

From July 1, Vietnam's banks will require biometric verification and phase out magnetic cards.

Vietnam increases unsecured loan cap for farmers to 12,000 USD from July

Starting from July 1, farmers are allowed to borrow up to 300 million VND (12,000 USD) without collateral as part of efforts to promote agriculture and rural development, according to a new Government decree.

Draft decree expected to help public sector attract talent

The Ministry of Home Affairs is drafting a decree allowing public agencies and units to sign fixed-term labour contracts with those working outside the sector, opening up a fresh path to reform.

Cutting construction procedures to boost business environment

Reducing red tape in the construction sector is expected to create a more transparent, efficient and business-friendly environment, according to experts.