Incentives for FDI projects involving technology transfer
These provisions are stipulated in the Law Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of the 2025 Law on Technology Transfer.
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| Workers at the Diamond Vietnam Co., Ltd., My Phuoc 1 Industrial Park, Ho Chi Minh City__Photo: VNA |
Accordingly, Article 1.2.c of the Law introduces additional policies on technology transfer activities. Priority incentives, including tax, land and credit preferences, will be granted to foreign direct investment projects that involve technology transfer, workforce training, and the development of research, design, manufacturing or technology application capacity in Vietnam.
In addition, foreign organisations and individuals are encouraged to transfer technology to Vietnamese entities in order to enhance domestic capabilities in technology absorption, mastery and innovation.
The amended Law takes effect on April 1.
Regulations on deportation sanctions for foreigners violating Vietnam’s law
The Government has issued Decree 59/2026/ND-CP, which provides for deportation as an administrative sanction, as well as measures for temporary detention and escort of violators under administrative procedures, and the management of foreign nationals who violate Vietnam’s law pending the completion of deportation procedures.
The decree comprises six chapters with 44 articles, specifying the subjects of application; procedures for applying deportation sanctions; the rights and obligations of individuals subject to deportation; measures for managing foreign nationals during performance of deportation procedures; and the responsibilities of agencies and organisations in enforcing deportation.
Under the decree, foreigners subject to deportation will be allowed to take their lawful assets out of Vietnam and lodge complaints or denunciations in accordance with law.
In addition, those subject to deportation will be informed of reasons for their deportation and receive deportation decisions at least 48 hours prior to the decision execution. Also, they will be entitled to contact and notify diplomatic missions or consulates of their countries of citizenship and request interpreters when working with Vietnamese authorities.
The decree clearly specifies that subject to the deportation sanction are foreign individuals who have committed administrative violations within the territory, contiguous zones, exclusive economic zones or the continental shelf of Vietnam or on board aircraft bearing Vietnamese nationality or seagoing ships flying Vietnamese flag as specified in the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations and the existing Government Decrees on administrative sanctions in specific sectors.
The decree takes effect on April 1, replacing Decree 142 of 2021 and annulling Article 66 of Decree 282 of 2025.
Procedures for collecting and using data from technical devices to detect administrative procedures
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| The Hanoi Traffic Police handles a road safety violation__Photo: VNA |
Government Decree 61/2026/ND-CP sets out procedures for collecting and using data from technical devices provided by individuals and organisations to detect administrative violations.
Under the decree, such data may be submitted to competent authorities through various methods, including in-person submission at agency offices or incident locations; via email, portals, websites, the Vietnam Electronic Identification (VNeID) application, or other mobile applications and officially announced hotlines; by postal services; or through data sharing via digital platforms or integrated systems in accordance with law.
Individuals and organisations providing data are entitled to submit such data to competent authorities; have their personal information kept confidential in accordance with the law on personal data protection; and request notification of verification and handling results in writing or via electronic platforms.
They are also responsible for providing accurate contact information when required; ensuring the authenticity and integrity of submitted data; and cooperating with competent authorities upon request.
Competent authorities must verify the data within 30 days from the date of receipt. For complex cases, this period may be extended but must not exceed 60 days.
The decree takes effect on April 1.
Changes to the release schedule of key statistical information
On January 13, the Government issued Decree 13/2026/ND-CP, amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree 62/2024/ND-CP and related regulations guiding the implementation of the Law on Statistics.
Under the new decree, the release schedule for several key statistical indicators has been adjusted:
- Official Consumer Price Index (CPI) data will be released on the 3rd of the month following the reporting month (instead of the 6th).
- Estimated percentage of trained workers with degrees or certificates: the 3rd of the month following the reporting quarter;
Preliminary data on this indicator: the 3rd of the first month of the second quarter following the reporting quarter.
- Estimated unemployment rate: the 3rd of the month following the reporting quarter.
- Preliminary unemployment rate: the 3rd of the first month of the second quarter following the reporting quarter.
- Monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual socio-economic reports: the 3rd of the month following the reporting period.
The decree will come into force on April 10.- (VLLF)
