VET Exclusive
Environmental responsibility from enterprises
EPR regulations are now in place for certain industries in Vietnam, with enterprises to exhibit a degree of environmental stewardship as they focus on economic output.
Society
Former deputy labor minister charged in bribery scheme involving labor export companies
The charges are linked to an ongoing case involving Hoang Long Investment Construction and Manpower Supply Joint Stock Company (Hoang Long Company).
Vietnam Today
Resolution on reorganization of provincial-level administrative units officially approved
Under a resolution approved by the National Assembly on June 12, Vietnam has 34 centrally-run cities and provinces.
Notable adjustments to spending habits
Rising goods prices have prompted many consumers to cut their discretionary spending in order to prioritize essentials, presenting a challenge for businesses to maintain consumer loyalty.
Hanoi targets 75% of trained workers in 2025
The target is part of city's plan to develop its labor market.
Nationality of children born inside or outside of the Vietnamese territory
Nationality of abandoned newborns and children found in the Vietnamese territory also regulated by the Law on Nationality.
ID numbers to be used as personal tax code
The regulation will be applied from July 2025 to streamline tax data for the national database on population.
New thresholds for exit bans due to tax debt proposed
The Ministry of Finance suggests imposing exit bans on individuals and business households with tax debts of VND50 million (around $2,000) or more.
Remittance inflows reach $230 bln in two decades
The figure is equivalent to the total disbursed volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) capital in the same period.