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Draft law seeks to restrict social housing resale to eligible buyers

Draft law seeks to restrict social housing resale to eligible buyers

Under a draft amendment to the Law on Housing 2023 now open for public consultation, social housing owners would only be permitted to resell to buyers who meet the eligibility criteria for social housing support.
NA passes tax law changes, removes fixed threshold for household businesses

NA passes tax law changes, removes fixed threshold for household businesses

The revised law, which amends provisions in personal income tax, value-added tax, corporate income tax and special consumption tax legislation, was passed with 466 out of 488 participating deputies voting in favour.
NA reviews draft on coordination, policies for investment dispute settlement​​​​​​​

NA reviews draft on coordination, policies for investment dispute settlement​​​​​​​

Newly-arising international investment disputes have continued to increase in both number and value in recent years, posing potential risks of economic losses, reputational damage, and a negative impact on the investment environment if effective coordination is lacking.
Điện Biên Province approves investment of three power projects

Điện Biên Province approves investment of three power projects

The plants include the Điện Biên No.1 Solar Power Plant, the Envision Nậm Pồ Wind Power Plant and the Lê Bâu No.3 Hyower Plant.
Amended law boosts foreign inflows

Amended law boosts foreign inflows

The 2025 revision introduces a number of reforms, including reducing the number of conditional investment and business sectors and easing requirements for foreign investors establishing companies in Việt Nam.
Đồng Tháp restructures fishing fleet towards sustainable harvesting of resources

Đồng Tháp restructures fishing fleet towards sustainable harvesting of resources

The plan is expected to ensure stable employment and income for all fishermen involved, thereby contributing to efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Vietnamese coffee exporters urged to revamp supply chains for stricter EU rules

Vietnamese coffee exporters urged to revamp supply chains for stricter EU rules

From December 30, 2025, every coffee shipment to the EU must prove it was not grown on land subject to deforestation after December 2020.
Land auction rules tightened with higher deposits

Land auction rules tightened with higher deposits

Việt Nam has raised deposits required for participation in residential land auctions to as much as 50 per cent of the starting price and introduced bans of up to five years for winning bidders who fail to fulfil payment obligations...
Việt Nam steps up anti-money laundering vigilance amid rising digital assets

Việt Nam steps up anti-money laundering vigilance amid rising digital assets

Việt Nam is tightening anti-money laundering controls as the rise of digital assets and the launch of its international financial centre new risks for financial security and capital flows.
Việt Nam approves plan to implement amended WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Việt Nam approves plan to implement amended WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn has signed a decision approving a plan for implementing the Protocol Amending the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
Experts urge cautions over Hà Nộis proposed land price hike amid overheated market

Experts urge cautions over Hà Nội’s proposed land price hike amid overheated market

Hà Nội Department of Natural Resources and Environment has completed a draft land price framework to be applied from January 1, 2026, which proposes increases in most areas.
A new legal framework for a transparent, responsible, sustainable digital economy

A new legal framework for a transparent, responsible, sustainable digital economy

The 2025 Advertising Law is expected to a transparent legal framework for advertising activities and provide conditions for the healthy development of the digital economy.
Real estate overhaul can cool off prices

Real estate overhaul can cool off prices

Over the past three decades, Việt Nam has witnessed one of the strongest real estate price increases in Southeast Asia. Việt Nam News talks with experts about the underlying causes and possible responses to cool down the overheated market.
VCCI urges exemption for fruit juices from sugary drink tax

VCCI urges exemption for fruit juices from sugary drink tax

The business group wants beverages made from fruit juice, fruit extracts or reconstituted concentrated juice excluded from the tax.
Việt Nam needs legal framework for safe, transparent AI development: experts

Việt Nam needs legal framework for safe, transparent AI development: experts

The rapid AI development poses many legal, moral, and safety challenges, requiring an appropriate legal corridor. Given this, an AI law is of critical importance to creating a legal cornerstone for promoting AI research, development, and governance in a safe...