Starting from July 1, 2025, Vietnam’s new Decree No. 168/2025/NĐ-CP will officially take effect, replacing Decree 01/2021/NĐ-CP. The new regulation brings a number of impactful changes to business and household business registration procedures — simplifying processes, reducing administrative layers, and enhancing transparency.
31 July 2025
The article summarizes key policies coming into effect from July 1, 2025, covering new regulations on taxation, social insurance, e-commerce management, court restructuring, and public administration. It highlights the practical impacts on businesses, workers, and regulatory agencies, reflecting a broad reform direction in state governance and social welfare.
31 July 2025
The Personal Data Protection Law (expected to take effect on January 1, 2026) (“PDP Law”) is a comprehensive legal document concerning personal data protection in Vietnam. It expands upon and supplements the content set out in Decree 13/2023/ND CP (effective from July 1, 2023) (“Decree 13”). While Decree 13 was introduced to satisfy the needs of data governance in light of significant information technology development, the PDP Law encompasses all domains of personal data processing—from business and technology to government operations. Below is ALTAS’s detailed analysis of the content, new provisions, and differences between the two documents.
31 July 2025
On June 14, 2025, the Vietnamese National Assembly officially passed the Law on Digital Technology Industry ("Digital Tech Industry Law"), which will take effect on January 1, 2026. This is a groundbreaking law, laying a comprehensive legal foundation for the development of the digital technology industry – a sector identified as a pillar of the digital economy in the coming decade. The Digital Tech Industry Law not only has significance in terms of state management but also represents a strong commitment from Vietnam to international integration, promoting innovation, and elevating the nation's position in the global technology value chain.
30 June 2025
Recently, certain information circulating in the real estate market has suggested that purchasers of future-formed housing units — despite having already taken possession of the property from the developer — would not be permitted to transfer their sale and purchase contracts if they have not yet been issued a Land Use Rights and Ownership of Residential Property Certificate. This has raised considerable concern among the public and created uncertainty regarding the legality of transactions involving this segment of the market.
30 June 2025
On June 16, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam officially passed the amended Employment Law. This is the first comprehensive revision of the Employment Law since its enactment in 2013, aiming to modernize the unemployment insurance (UI) system and digitize labor market information management. The new law is set to take effect from January 1, 2026.
30 June 2025
National Assembly Passes the Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Advertising – A Step Toward Tighter Regulation in the Digital Age. On the morning of June 16, 2025, with the majority of votes in favor, the National Assembly officially passed the Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Advertising. This is the first comprehensive amendment since the Law on Advertising was issued in 2012, aimed at updating and improving the legal framework in response to the rapidly expanding advertising landscape, particularly on digital platforms and social networks.
30 June 2025
The article updates the new groups eligible for mandatory social insurance under the Social Insurance Law 2024, including business owners, non-professional workers, and management positions. It also outlines the priority mechanism for social insurance contributions, regulations on electronic transactions in social insurance, and penalties for evading or delaying social insurance contributions.
30 June 2025
According to the latest update from ALTAS, the Immigration Departments in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have begun piloting the implementation of digital identity registration for foreign nationals under Decree No. 69/2024/NĐ-CP, which will take effect on July 1, 2024. To be eligible for this process, foreign nationals must meet the following conditions:
30 June 2025
ALTAS TALK returns with a 3-episode podcast series, each lasting 10–12 minutes, delivering concise yet in-depth discussions on the most pressing tax issues currently shaping Vietnam’s fiscal and regulatory landscape in 2025.
30 June 2025
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is currently collecting public feedback on a draft amendment to Decree No. 125/2020/NĐ-CP, which regulates administrative penalties related to taxation and invoices. The most groundbreaking proposal in this draft is a policy shift: taxpayers who voluntarily detect, declare, and pay back taxes before official discovery may be exempt from administrative penalties.
30 June 2025
Great news for foreign nationals and FDI businesses operating in Vietnam! Starting 1 July 2025, under Decree 69/2024/NĐ-CP, foreigners residing in Vietnam will be eligible to register for VNeID Level 2 accounts — Vietnam’s official e-identification platform.
30 June 2025
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