Finance Ministry proposes abolishing 26 legal documents in tax sector

Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Ministry of Finance is seeking feedback on a draft circular to abolish 23 circulars and three decisions in the tax sector in order to harmonise with the current legal system.

Construction ministry proposes bold reforms to cut red tape

Friday, May 15, 2026

The Ministry of Construction has proposed sweeping reforms to streamline administrative procedures in the construction sector with the principle that each construction project should undergo only one administrative procedure before breaking ground.

Auto industry split over proposal to scrap business conditions

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Some argue that removing conditions entirely could lead to an influx of low-cost imports and weaken domestic production capacity, while others say the current system imposes unnecessary costs and slows innovation.

Cutting red tape to unlock growth resources

Saturday, May 09, 2026

Administrative reform is being repositioned as a key growth driver, with sweeping cuts to procedures and business conditions aimed at unlocking resources and boosting efficiency across the economy.

Customs cut procedures to ease trade bottlenecks

Thursday, May 07, 2026

The customs sector is accelerating reforms by removing outdated procedures, digitalising tax and clearance processes, and cutting business conditions to reduce delays and support import-export firms.

MoIT streamlines import–export procedures to boost trade growth

Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026

MoIT has introduced sweeping reforms to certificates of origin and related procedures to cut red tape, reduce costs and help businesses better tap tariff incentives amid global uncertainty.

All business-related administrative procedures must be conducted online by end of 2025: PM

Monday, Dec 22, 2025

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has encouraged enhanced efforts to ensure that 100 per cent of administrative procedures related to businesses are conducted online by the end of this year to further improve the business environment.

Changes proposed to investment approval procedures

Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025

Under the proposal, approval procedures will be simplified and only apply to projects with significant environmental impact, those affecting national defence and security, or projects in sensitive sectors such as airports and seaports.

Businesses help flag obstacles in administrative reform: VCCI

Sunday, Sep 07, 2025

According to the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in just under two months, there were 220 reports from businesses flagging obstacles across laws, decrees and circulars.

Việt Nam strives to build free trade zones and duty-free ports

Friday, Apr 25, 2025

PM Phạm Minh Chính urges free trade zones and duty-free ports to boost growth and position Việt Nam as a digital-era logistics hub.

Thanh Hóa reviews proposal for developing free trade zone

Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025

Thanh Hóa province has welcomed a proposal to develop a free trade zone, seeing it as a potential driver of economic growth and investment.

Đồng Nai plans to invest in free trade zone

Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025

The establishment of a free trade zone in Đồng Nai is expected to boost trade, investment and jobs, while contributing to developing an ASEAN logistics hub. 

Fighting waste important to create resources for development: MoIT

Monday, Dec 23, 2024

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will strengthen the effort on fighting waste to resources for sustainable and a breakthrough economic development in the new era, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân said at a forum held by Công Thương...

MoF enhances administrative reform for businesses

Thursday, May 16, 2024

From 2024-25, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) will reduce and simplify administrative procedures relating to six lines of business under the ministry''s management.

Removal of unnecessary business conditions needed, says committee

Monday, Feb 19, 2024

Regarding public finance, reform efforts should focus on increasing revenue and reducing regular spending to spend more on development investment, along with fighting corruption and negative phenomena.