Land auction rules tightened with higher deposits

Wednesday, Jan 07, 2026

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

Thursday, Dec 25, 2025

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

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025

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 Nội’s proposed land price hike amid overheated market

Friday, Nov 14, 2025

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

Thursday, Nov 13, 2025

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

Saturday, Nov 01, 2025

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

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

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

Friday, Oct 17, 2025

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...

2024 Land Law: unresolved issues in land valuation

Monday, Oct 06, 2025

To ensure that policies are implemented effectively, fairly, and sustainably, it is urgent to amend and supplement the Land Law, particularly regarding the land valuation mechanism.

New laws on innovation, corporate income tax enacted from October 1

Wednesday, Oct 01, 2025

The Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, spanning seven chapters and 73 articles, establishes a legal framework to elevate Việt Nam’s sci-tech and innovation capabilities.

Amended draft law allows for early deposit insurance payouts

Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025

The draft law was presented by State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Governor Nguyễn Thị Hồng at a National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee meeting on Monday to discuss the proposed changes.

Deputy PM urges tough penalties for delays in power projects

Friday, Sep 12, 2025

Deputy Prime Minister Bùi Thanh Sơn at a conference on Thursday asked strict penalties to be raised against developers of stagnant power projects to prevent setbacks from threating the national energy security.

EXPLAINER: Why Việt Nam is amending its new Land Law

Saturday, Aug 09, 2025

Việt Nam’s 2024 Land Law is now undergoing major revisions even before its full rollout, as the Government faces mounting administrative, legal and valuation roadblocks.

Coffee sector braces for EU Deforestation Law

Tuesday, Aug 05, 2025

Currently, the EU accounts for around 40 per cent of Việt Nam''s total coffee exports, making it the country''s largest consumer. 

Việt Nam at a crossroads, seeking fair and transparent land reform

Tuesday, Aug 05, 2025

Việt Nam is working to build a fair and transparent land system that supports both economic growth and the needs of its people.