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Draft investment law seeks to cut conditional business lines

Draft investment law seeks to cut conditional business lines

The changes are expected to reduce compliance costs by about VNĐ175 billion (US$6.7 million) annually and save around 7,500 hours of administrative processing each year, according to the draft law.
New e-commerce law drives compliance as online retailers adapt

New e-commerce law drives compliance as online retailers adapt

Content creators who promote products through livestreams and social media said they have introduced more rigorous verification procedures before endorsing products.
Việt Nam maps out path towards full membership of Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission

Việt Nam maps out path towards full membership of Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission

Việt Nam has consistently attached importance to the conservation and sustainable use of aquatic resources, the fulfilment of international obligations, and the promotion of regional and international cooperation in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on...
Taxes proposed on vacant land, speculative deals

Taxes proposed on vacant land, speculative deals

A key proposal is to introduce a mechanism to regulate windfall gains from differences in land values, while imposing high taxes on vacant land and property transactions conducted within a short period.
HCM City promotes safe, transparent e-commerce ecosystem

HCM City promotes safe, transparent e-commerce ecosystem

HCM City is stepping up efforts to build a safer and more transparent e-commerce ecosystem as authorities accelerate implementation of the new E-commerce Law, which aims to strengthen consumer protection, enhance platform accountability and support the sustainable growth of Việt...
Coffee exporters enhance traceability ahead of EU rules

Coffee exporters enhance traceability ahead of EU rules

The EUDR, which requires companies to prove that products placed on the EU market are not linked to deforestation, will make comprehensive farm-level traceability a prerequisite for exports.
Long An port becomes first Vietnamese company to win Asia-Pacific smart green award

Long An port becomes first Vietnamese company to win Asia-Pacific smart green award

Long An International Port in the southern province of Tây Ninh has become the first Vietnamese enterprise to receive the “Smart Green Port Company of the Year 2026” award from US-based market research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan under...
Land Law revision seeks to unlock land resources for growth

Land Law revision seeks to unlock land resources for growth

Legislative reform should be driven by practical needs, place citizens and businesses at the centre of policymaking, and ensure land resources are allocated and used efficiently, transparently and effectively to support Việt Nam''s long-term development goals.
Energy industry urges reforms to speed up strategic projects

Energy industry urges reforms to speed up strategic projects

The oil and gas industry no longer enjoys the favourable conditions of previous decades, with many major oil and gas fields entering decline while new discoveries are increasingly located in deeper waters, requiring higher investment, more advanced technology and stricter...
SMEs urged to boost transparency, digitalisation to improve competitiveness

SMEs urged to boost transparency, digitalisation to improve competitiveness

It is critical for SMEs to improve financial transparency and accelerate digital transformation to strengthen competitiveness and adapt to a rapidly changing business environment, an SME dialogue heard on June 24.
Transparent land valuation key to unlocking investment, experts say

Transparent land valuation key to unlocking investment, experts say

The 2024 Land Law has abolished the long-standing land price framework and requires local authorities to issue annual land price tables that more closely reflect market values.
Fuel prices cut for second consecutive week

Fuel prices cut for second consecutive week

The sharpest decrease was recorded for E5RON92 biofuel.
Business law reforms signal shift toward development-focused governance, VCCI says

Business law reforms signal shift toward development-focused governance, VCCI says

VCCI has released its Business Law Flow Report in 2025, which identified five major trends shaping the country''s business and regulatory environment.
SME law to be amended to boost innovation and competitiveness

SME law to be amended to boost innovation and competitiveness

The government is drafting comprehensive amendments to the Law on Support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises to a more coherent, long-term and effective legal framework for the business sector.
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.