policy
The Policy category covers government regulations, economic policies, trade agreements, and legislative updates. It explores public sector initiatives, business regulations, and global economic strategies, providing insights into how policies shape industries, trade, and investment opportunities.
Vietnam Central Bank Proposes Increase Short-Term Funds Available For Long-Term Loans
This feeds into the narrative that policymakers are trading off higher growth today in exchange for more financial risk tomorrow.
Vietnam US trade agreement: PM meets US trade rep., outcome vague
The Prime Minister of Vietnam Le Minh Hung met with United States Deputy Trade Representative Ambassador Rick Switzer Wednesday, using the opportunity to call for an early conclusion to a reciprocal Vietnam-United States trade agreement.
Tackling Energy Efficiency in Vietnam: Key Challenges in 2026
In response to the fuel supply challenges created by the war in Iran, the Government of Vietnam is looking to accelerate the country’s energy transition. But this isn’t the first time, with several key roadblocks to greater energy efficiency proving difficult to overcome.
The Latest US Section 301 Probes and What They Mean for Vietnam
The United States has launched two Section 301 investigations targeting forced labour enforcement and excess capacity. This places Vietnam at risk of new tariffs on key exports.
Explainer: What is Vietnam’s Price Stabilisation Fund?
Last night the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that it would be reducing retail fuel prices in Vietnam by dipping into the country’s Price Stabilisation Fund. So what is it? And how does it work?
AMRO’s Vietnam Infrastructure Report March 2026: Key Takeaways
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office published an analytical note on March 4 looking at Vietnam’s infrastructure needs and ambitions. Here are the key takeaways.
Human resources in Vietnam 2026: Labour Laws, Wages, and Compliance
Vietnam’s human resources landscape is undergoing significant transformation as the country integrates more into the global economy. With rapid economic growth, companies are increasingly focused on strategic HR management to align with both local and international standards. With all of this in mind, this article looks at the key human resources related factors foreign firms should be aware of when operating in Vietnam.
Vietnam ministry proposes increasing airline foreign ownership cap from 34% to 49%
A draft aviation decree proposes raising the foreign ownership cap in Vietnamese airlines to a maximum of 49 percent from the current 34 percent, local news outlet Tuoi Tre has reported. This is a promising sign for the local aviation industry, which is thirsty for capital; however, it’s not at all clear that this is likely to happen.
Interview: Vietnam’s Digital Asset Exchange Plans with Founder of Coin89, Thanh Le
Thanh Le, founder of Coin98, discusses Vietnam’s evolving digital asset regulations and how Coin98 is repositioning amid tighter oversight.
Food for Thought: Reading Between the Lines of Vietnam’s 14th Party Congress
The 14th National Party Congress will take place in Hanoi this week ostensibly to confirm the CPV’s leadership for the next five years. This article lists a few key points worth keeping in mind for a more nuanced understanding of what is happening at this once every five years event.
How Proposed Bankruptcy Law Revisions Undermine Vietnam Economic Objectives
A current draft of revisions of Vietnam’s Bankruptcy Law extends from three months to six months the time a creditor needs to wait before beginning bankruptcy proceedings. This is a significant extension that could hinder Vietnam’s broader development objectives.
Banking & finance: Vietnam C.Bank increases bank buffer requirements
Vietnamese banks are now required to maintain a minimum capital adequacy ratio of 8 percent under Circular 14/2025/TT-NHNN, which took effect on September 15, Vietnam News has reported.
Gold: Vietnam abolishes SJC monopoly on bar production
Vietnam has officially ended the 13-year State monopoly on gold bar production, allowing qualified businesses and commercial banks to mint their own bars, Tuoi Tre has reported.
Why Vietnam’s “Market Principles” Land Pricing Policy Reversal Push is Worth Watching
Vietnam’s new Land Law tied land prices to the market, driving sharp increases in fees and taxes. This has not been popular, and the backlash has spurred calls to return to state-set valuations. This would, however, not bode well for Vietnam’s market-orientated reform agenda.
Energy: Electricity Vietnam asks permission to pass US$1.72 billion accumulated loss to consumers
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is seeking permission from the government to recoup VND 44.79 trillion or US$1.72 billion in accumulated losses by raising electricity tariffs, VietnamNet has reported.
Transport: Consumer sentiment toward electric motorbikes complicates Hanoi’s petrol bike phase-out
As Hanoi moves ahead with plans to ban gasoline motorbikes, electric vehicle users are facing discrimination, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory uncertainty—raising questions about the city’s readiness for a green transport transition, VN Express has reported.
Vietnam’s Petrol Motorbike Ban: Intent Versus Economic Reality
The local government in Hanoi was recently assigned the task of ridding the inner city of petrol-powered motorbikes from July 1, 2026. This policy has the potential to be hugely disruptive and will have broad-reaching economic impacts that may not justify the intended outcomes.
Currency: Vietnam central bank flags major exchange rate uncertainties ahead
Vietnam faces significant uncertainties over exchange rates and monetary policy in the coming months, Pham Chi Quang, director of the State Bank of Vietnam’s monetary policy department, told a press conference Tuesday, The Investor has reported.
Technology: Vietnam’s foreign tech-investment agenda has promise but faces challenges, says APEX Group’s McElhaney
Vietnam’s Resolution 57 outlines an ambitious strategy to attract foreign tech investment through tax incentives, legal reforms, and workforce development, however, successful implementation faces a number of challenges, Tyler McElhaney, Country Director at APEX Group has said in an article published by the Vietnam Investment Review.
Policy: Vietnam PM says gov’t to crackdown on currency, gold speculation to tackle Middle East conflict risks
Vietnam’s government intends to mitigate economic risks arising from escalating Middle East conflict by stepping up action against speculation in gold and foreign currency markets, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told a high-level meeting on 23 June, VietnamNet has reported.
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