The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued Circular No. 41/2025/TT-NHNN, introducing tighter requirements for e-wallet operations, effective from November 2025, with full biometric mandates rolling out in early 2026. This regulatory tightening is not a suppression of innovation but a necessary step towards “Fintech Maturity.” As e-wallets transition from casual payment apps to integral […]
Executive Summary The Vietnamese Government has officially issued Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, establishing detailed regulations on the establishment and operation of the National Housing Fund. This is a pivotal legislative development aiming to solve one of Vietnam’s most pressing socio-economic challenges: the shortage of affordable housing. By creating a dedicated financial vehicle with clear capitalization and […]
Executive Summary In a sweeping move to dismantle bureaucratic bottlenecks, the Government has issued Resolution No. 179/NQ-CP, approving a proposal to simplify 319 administrative procedures. This Resolution is not merely an administrative adjustment; it is a systemic overhaul driven by the National Population Database. By leveraging inter-connected data, Vietnam is effectively removing the need for […]
Executive Summary The Prime Minister has officially issued Decision No. 1365/QD-TTg, approving the implementation plan for the amended WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. From a macro-strategic perspective, this is not merely an adjustment in fishery management; it is a critical step in Vietnam’s broader campaign to remove the European Commission’s “Yellow Card” (IUU Fishing). For […]
Executive Summary In a decisive move to solidify the foundation of a “Digital Nation,” the Prime Minister has issued Decision No. 2439/QD-TTg, dated November 4, 2025, promulgating the National Data Architecture Framework. For foreign investors and enterprises operating in Vietnam, this is not merely an administrative update. It signals a fundamental shift towards a unified, […]
