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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...
2024 Land Law: unresolved issues in land valuation

2024 Land Law: unresolved issues in land valuation

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

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

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

Amended draft law allows for early deposit insurance payouts

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

Deputy PM urges tough penalties for delays in power projects

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

EXPLAINER: Why Việt Nam is amending its new Land Law

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

Coffee sector braces for EU Deforestation Law

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

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

Việt Nam is working to build a fair and transparent land system that supports both economic growth and the needs of its people.
Chemical stocks diverge as policy tailwinds favour some over others

Chemical stocks diverge as policy tailwinds favour some over others

Despite both being listed chemical companies, while those benefiting indirectly from electric vehicle promotion policies are drawing investor attention, those supplying chemicals for traditional industries remain overlooked.
Non-territorial administration policy eases household business registration

Non-territorial administration policy eases household business registration

Since July 1, 2025, when district-level administrative units stopped operating, the national business registration system for enterprises, household businesses and cooperatives has been running under the rules of the two-tier local administration model.
Revised income tax law set for October submission

Revised income tax law set for October submission

Six main areas are under review, including taxable income definitions, tax-free income categories, and family circumstance deductions.
Sectoral, provincial planning schemes must align with national, regional master plans: PM

Sectoral, provincial planning schemes must align with national, regional master plans: PM

PM Phạm Minh Chính requested that the draft law should include clear criteria, standards, procedures, and enforcement mechanisms to support a shift toward post-implementation inspection rather than pre-approval one.
Việt Nam abolishes death penalty for embezzlement, bribery

Việt Nam abolishes death penalty for embezzlement, bribery

The National Assembly has passed a landmark law removing the death penalty for eight criminal offences, including embezzlement and taking bribes, to modernise the country’s criminal justice system and align with international norms.