Draft decree on goods origin: a stride toward better protection of consumers

Draft decree on goods origin: a stride toward better protection of consumers In response to the prevalence of counterfeit goods, misleading labeling and trade fraud, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has unveiled the second draft decree on goods origin, aiming to better protect consumers and foster a transparent business environment for law-abiding businesses. The […]

MOF proposes PPP mechanism in science and technology development

Public-private partnership projects in the fields of science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation will be entitled to greater state support, incentives and investment guarantee under special mechanisms. This is outlined in the latest draft Government Resolution, which is scheduled to come into force on July 1. The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is […]

Intensified guidance for household businesses on proficient use of e-invoices generated from cash registers

The content is stated in Official Dispatch No. 1629/CT-CĐS issued by the Tax Department regarding coordination with tax authorities in implementing e-invoices generated from cash registers for household businesses. To effectively implement e-invoices with tax authority codes generated from cash registers as prescribed in Clause 1 Article 11 of Decree No. 70/2025/ND-CP (amending and supplementing […]

New policies taking effect in June 2025: changes in invoicing, securities, and foreign investment

A number of regulations concerning invoicing, securities, and foreign investment will become effective from June. New provisions on invoices and supporting documents effective from June 1 The Government has issued Decree 70/2025/ND-CP, amending and supplementing Decree No. 123/2020/ND-CP on invoices and tax documents. Effective from June 1, the Decree introduces several notable updates: – Expanding […]

SBV revises AML Law to remove the country from FATF’s Grey List

The Central Bank has released a draft circular to amend Circular 09/2023, which guides the implementation of the 2022 Law on Anti-Money Laundering. The proposed changes aim to enhance Vietnam’s legal framework in line with international standards, especially those set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The move also aims to fulfill Vietnam’s commitments […]