Vietnam implements new policies effective November 2026

Vietnam policy changes mandatory education official vehicle standards parent association regulations business security requirements

Starting in November 2026, Vietnam will implement several significant policy changes across education, governance, and business sectors.

In education, Decree 353/2026/ND-CP establishes mandatory education for children aged 6 to 14 (primary) and 11 to 18 (lower secondary), shifting the focus from encouraged learning to mandatory requirements. Additionally, new regulations prohibit parent associations from collecting or managing support funds, and enhanced educational activities in general schools will no longer charge students.

Governance updates include Decree 379/2026, which sets new standards for official vehicles. Notably, five high-ranking leadership positions, including the General Secretary, President, Prime Minister, Chairperson of the National Assembly, and the Standing Member of the Secretariat, will continue to be provided with official vehicles even after retirement.

In the business sector, Decree 392/2026/ND-CP identifies ten industries requiring security and order plans, such as casino operations, fireworks, and accommodation services. Furthermore, Decree 389/2026/ND-CP introduces administrative penalties for lottery business violations, with maximum fines reaching 200 million VND for organizations.

Entities

Duong Thai Phuong Thao · Government of Vietnam · KIDO Group · Lam Thuy Hang · Ministry of Education and Training · Ministry of Home Affairs · State Securities Commission · State Securities Commission of Vietnam · Thang Phu Minh · Vietnam Government

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The State Securities Commission penalized three individuals for manipulating KDC stock.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Each of the three individuals was fined 1.5 billion VND.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The three individuals did not earn illegal profits from the stock manipulation.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The total fine amount for the three individuals is 4.5 billion VND.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The individuals are prohibited from holding positions in securities or fund management companies for two years.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Thang Phu Minh, Lam Thuy Hang, and Duong Thai Phuong Thao used 61 accounts to manipulate KDC stock.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The individuals are banned from securities trading for two years starting November 2, 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The manipulation occurred between May 2, 2024, and January 6, 2025.