policies

New Law on High Technology sets incentives and safeguards

December 11, 2025 | 09:00

The amended Law on High Technology strengthens incentives for innovation while setting clear safeguards on the use of advanced and strategic technologies.

Pilot mechanism to develop urban railways in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

October 10, 2025 | 09:00

Businesses and investors involved in urban railways in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are expected to benefit from a new pilot mechanism.

Novartis leveraging new policies to drive healthcare transformation

August 27, 2025 | 09:00

Health innovation is reshaping Vietnam, with Novartis Vietnam’s Karina Ng highlighting efforts to expand patient access to advanced therapies.

Private groups aided through new policies

June 26, 2025 | 08:00

Special policies for supporting enterprises in Vietnam are taking a step closer to fruition thanks to a guiding decree set to be issued soon.

Coordinated policies to aid growth

January 21, 2025 | 14:30

The government has requested measures to achieve new targets on economic growth and exports, and also to provide more assistance to enterprises this year.

How Vietnam can stay competitive in a changing global trade environment

October 30, 2024 | 11:27

As Vietnam prepares for the Vietnam Economic Pulse forum, co-hosted by the United Nations Development Programme and the Ministry of Planning and Investment's Central Institute for Economic Management, the focus is on adapting business strategies and policies to maintain growth and competitiveness. In this pivotal moment, UNDP resident representative Ramla Khalidi provides insights into Vietnam's economic landscape and future prospects.

A trio of policies to improve securities transparency

October 23, 2024 | 16:50

The Ministry of Finance is proposing amendments and supplements to certain provisions of seven pieces of legislation, including the Securities Law.

Better policies sustainably develop genetic resources in Vietnam

July 30, 2024 | 17:21

Vietnam has been urged to support the conservation, and development of valuable genetic resources.

Supporting industries seek newer policies

June 20, 2024 | 13:00

Vietnam’s supporting industries are failing to meet set targets, with a tendency to rely too much on overseas vendors instead of developing domestic suppliers, which is leaving foreign investors hesitant to enter the market.

Tax and fee support hinges on MPI proposal approval

May 14, 2024 | 10:43

Lingering woes in domestic production have sparked a need for new or extended policies to fuel enterprises, regardless of state budget revenue dents.

Brand new incentives planned for science-technology efforts

March 14, 2024 | 08:00

With sci-tech and innovation requiring changes in policies to develop in the digital era, new special incentives and legal improvements are being worked on and expected to take effect this year.

Groundbreaking policies required for telecoms sector

December 18, 2023 | 11:45

Vu Tu Thanh, deputy regional managing director for Vietnam at the US-ASEAN Business Council, spoke with VIR’s Bich Thuy about the needs to increase local attractiveness and competitiveness.

Specific guidance crucial for success of nation’s power plan

August 30, 2023 | 12:04

Both foreign and domestic investors are hoping for clarity and specific policies in Vietnam’s power strategy sooner rather than later.

PM calls for joint efforts to take care of sick soldiers, war invalids, revolution contributors

July 27, 2023 | 16:26

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 27 visited sick soldiers and war invalids who are being cared for at the Nho Quan nursing centre in the northern province of Ninh Binh on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - 2023).