On 15 January 2026, the Government issued Decree 20/2026/ND‑CP providing guidance on Resolution 198/2025/QH15 regarding several special mechanisms and policies aimed at promoting the development of the private sector. There are several points to note as f

As Vietnam continues its strong economic growth in recent years, updates to Social and Health insurance policies have become increasingly important in ensuring the well-being and benefits of employees nationwide.

In pursuit of fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth, and in alignment with the provisions of Resolution 98/2023/QH15 by the National Assembly, a framework that pilots specific mechanisms and policies for the development of Ho Chi Min

In April 2023 the Ministry of Finance introduced a draft policy to reduce VAT in Vietnam. Previously, the Vietnamese Government had implemented in 2022 a temporary VAT reduction, through Decree 15/2022/ND-CP (Decree 15), which reduced VAT from 10% to 8% i

On September 9, 2021, the Vietnamese Government issued Decision No. 105/NQ-CP (Resolution 105) going into effect on the same date covering support policies and actions dedicated to enterprises and business households affected by Covid-19 pandemic.

Facing a complicated stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam, which is significantly impacting businesses and people’s lives, the Vietnamese Government has commenced supporting actions in response to the situation through issuing a number of regul

To support businesses and individuals in Vietnam which have been impacted by COVID-19, especially in recent periods, the Vietnamese Government issued Resolution 68/NQ-CP on 1 July 2021. This Resolution implements policies to decrease and defer contributio

Criminal Checks (also known as Police Checks, Police Clearances or Criminal Record Certificates) are required documents in Vietnam for a number of purposes, including for most Work Permit applications. This document looks at process and requirements in de