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INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE HD INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT IN BA RIA - VUNG TAU PROVINCE
The investment policy for the project on the construction and infrastructure business of HD Industrial Park in Hac Dich Ward, Phu My Town, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province marks a significant milestone in the development of industrial parks in the locality, contributing to economic growth, attracting investment, and enhancing urban infrastructure development.

29 Jan 2025

NEW DECISION ON ESTABLISHMENT OF HA NAM HIGH-TECH PARK
On 10 December 2024, the Prime Minister of Vietnam issued Decision No. 1541/QD-TTg on the establishment of Ha Nam High-Tech Park. This Decision lays the foundation for a new high-tech park in Ha Nam province, aiming to attract investment and promote research and development in cutting-edge technology sectors.

20 Dec 2024

TAX COMPLIANCE FOR ENTERPRISES HAVING RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
On 10 February 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 20/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 20”) amending Decree No. 132/2020/ND-CP dated 05 November 2020 guiding tax compliance for enterprises having related-party transactions. Decree 20 takes effect from 27 March 2025 and applies the tax year 2024.

03 Mar 2025

ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF VIETNAM’S CARBON MARKET
Establishing and Developing the Carbon Market in Vietnam to help the country achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, marking a significant shift towards a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

28 Jan 2025

THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENTS ISSUED OR JOINTLY ISSUED BY THE MINISTER OF LABOUR, INVALIDS AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Circular No. 15/2024/TT-BLDTBXH fully repeals a total of 14 legislative documents, including 10 documents related to labour and wages and 4 documents related to social evils prevention, which takes effect from 15 February 2025.

10 Jan 2025

NEW DECREE ON VAT REDUCTION POLICY
On 31 December 2024, the Government of Vietnam passed the Decree 180/2024/ND-CP on value-added tax (“VAT”) reduction policy in accordance with Resolution No. 174/2024/QH15 issued by National Assembly of Vietnam issued on 30 November 2024, which took effect from 01 January 2025.

02 Jan 2025

AMENDMENT TO PREFERENTIAL EXPORT AND IMPORT TARIFF SCHEDULES UNDER CPTPP
Decree No. 13/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 13”) established Vietnam's Preferential Export Tariff Schedule and Special Preferential Import Tariff Schedule for implementing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) for the period from 2022 to 2027. Decree 13 primarily addresses the accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the “UK”) to CPTPP.

24 Jan 2025

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INVESTMENT LAW REGARDING SPECIAL INVESTMENT PROCEDURES
Decree 19/2025/ND-CP elaborates on Article 36a of the Investment Law, as amended and supplemented in Law No. 57/2024/QH15, which introduces certain revisions to the Law on Planning, the Law on Investment, the Law on Public-Private Partnership Investment, and the Law on Bidding.

14 Feb 2025

THE INVESTMENT PROJECT ON CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE BUSINESS OF KIM THANH 2 INDUSTRIAL PARK (PHASE 1)
Decision No. 211/QD-TTg marks a significant milestone in the development of industrial parks in the region, fostering economic growth, attracting investment in supporting industries, and driving urban infrastructure development.

27 Jan 2025

STRATEGIC URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF THU DUC CITY
On January 21, 2025, the Prime Minister of Vietnam issued Decision No. 202/QD-TTg, approving the general planning project for Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, until 2040. This decision establishes the long-term framework for urban development, economic growth, and infrastructure planning in Thu Duc City, a strategic area within Ho Chi Minh City.

03 Feb 2025

NEW DECISION ON GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS IN VIETNAM
On 13 August 2024, the Prime Minister of Vietnam issued Decision No. 13/2024/QD-TTg, which updates the lists of sectors and greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting facilities required to develop a GHG inventory. The update aims to enhance Vietnam’s GHG emission monitoring and reporting framework, ensuring compliance with the country’s environmental commitments.

30 Sep 2024

VIETNAMESE GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONAL RESTRUCTURING: CENTRAL AND LOCAL STREAMLINING BEFORE AND AFTER THE 2025 REFORM
In December 2024, the Vietnamese government issued Plan No. 141/KH-BCĐTKNQ18 and related reports aimed at restructuring and streamlining its organizational apparatus.

12 Feb 2025