The Ministry of Education and Training has recently released a draft decree revising Decree 86 of 2018, focusing on regulations on management of joint education programs toward higher efficiency and transparency.

The Ministry of Justice has proposed a draft law revising ten laws concerning investment, aiming to remove obstacles and speed up investment activities.

Customers who buy goods via international e-commerce platforms would not be required to pay import duty for goods valued at VND 1 million (USD 43.8) or under but each may enjoy duty exemption for at most one order per day and four orders per month.

By 2030, Vietnam would master production technologies of 30 types of vaccines and be capable of producing at least 20 types and all domestically developed vaccines would meet international standards and may compete in the international market.

A draft code of conduct for individuals engaged in performing art activities has been formulated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with a view to drawing an ethical framework for artists not only in professional activities but also when participating in social activities or joining social networks.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has said that it is coordinating with relevant ministries, agencies and localities to build a national economic restructuring plan for the 2021-2025 period, with an aim to creating a breakthrough change in the growth model towards higher productivity, quality and competitiveness.

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is consulting on a draft circular for incentive policies to support firms with access to bank loans to overcome difficulties in the COVID-19 pandemic.

International domain names would be suspended from operation or even revoked if violating Vietnam’s laws, according to a draft circular designed by the MOIC’s Vietnam Internet Network Information Center to revise the Ministry’s Circular 24 of 2015.

Content aggregator websites would be permitted to cite news and articles accurately from official newspapers but no sooner than 30 minutes after the original information is published but must reach agreements with press agencies that produce such news and articles.

Construction contractors would have to purchase civil liability insurance for third parties, apart from insurance for workers working on construction sites as currently. Insurance premiums would be included in production and business expenses.