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Vietnam considers scrapping home building permits to cut red tape

New reforms could end costly and complex building permit procedures, saving homeowners money and curbing permit-related corruption.

Vietnam proposes $4,000 fine to curb fetal gender selection

Ministry of Health warns of severe demographic risks if selection continues.

Vietnamese traders required to stockpile rice before export deals

New rice export rules are driving up costs for traders with pre-contract storage mandates.

Vietnam offers over $9,000 monthly salary to top defense engineers

Chief engineers in Vietnam’s defense industry to earn up to 100x base salary.

Vietnam to block Telegram: Telecom firms must report by June 2

Telecom firms must report Telegram-blocking measures by June 2 under new government directive.

Private placements capped at five times equity

One of the most notable changes is the stipulation that the debt-to-equity ratio for companies issuing private bonds must not exceed five times their equity

Legislators support creating conditions for social housing development

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed that social housing has become an increasingly urgent issue, especially in urban areas and industrial zones.

Procedures for opening indirect investment accounts are simplified

The new circular aims to streamline administrative procedures, remove barriers and enhance the ease with which foreign capital can flow into Vietnam’s stock market.

Experts oppose proposed $7,800 traffic fines in Vietnam

Calls to increase fines to 200 million VND meet opposition from traffic experts and lawmakers.

Lawmakers propose bail for business leaders under criminal investigation

Deputies suggest granting bail to entrepreneurs to prevent business collapse and encourage economic recovery.

Government proposes 2-pp VAT reduction on select goods and services until 2026

A 2-percentage-point reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) for goods and services will lead to a decrease in state revenue by approximately 121.74 trillion VND (over 4.69 billion USD) over the proposed period.

How much pollution can your car emit? Vietnam sets new limits

A proposed national regulation introduces five emission levels for in-use cars, with a roadmap starting in 2026.

Lawmakers consider special mechanisms, policies for Hai Phong city

Lawmakers consider special mechanisms, policies for Hai Phong city

Vietnam may scrap lower secondary school diploma under new education reform

A draft amendment proposes shifting from formal diplomas to school principal certifications after Grade 9.

Stricter emissions rules to reshape Hanoi and HCM City traffic

If proposed stricter emissions standards are implemented in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, will vehicles manufactured before 2017 still be permitted on the roads of Vietnam’s two largest urban centers?

Top leader orders free full-day schooling from next academic year

The initiative, which involves two sessions of teaching per day, aims to enhance instruction in cultural and artistic subjects, thereby supporting students' holistic development.

Vietnamese gov’t approves two-year trial of P2P lending

Vietnam will begin a two-year trial of peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, credit scoring, and data sharing through open application programming interfaces from July 1, following the Government’s Decree 94 issued on April 29.

Vietnam proposes doubling traffic fines to nearly USD 6,000

A new proposal could see fines for road violations in Vietnam rise to nearly USD 6,000, aiming to strengthen deterrence.

Politburo consultation sought on special policies for merged provinces

The National Assembly Standing Committee recommends early consultation with the Politburo on applying special development policies to provinces and cities after administrative mergers.

Vietnam outlines legal retaliation plans for trade defense cases

New decree mandates response strategies, including lawsuits and countermeasures, when Vietnamese firms face foreign trade defense actions.