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Vietnam expands legal reforms and penalties

Overview

Vietnam’s reform drive has accelerated across multiple sectors. In early July, the Ministry of Public Security drafted a Criminal Code amendment granting police immunity for actions taken in the line of duty and a parallel amendment allowing non‑record fines based on technical evidence. The National Assembly’s Standing Committee later approved a draft resolution to exempt officials from criminal liability under specific innovation‑risk criteria. Subsequent reforms tightened the Postal Law, telecom penalties, and labor violations, while AI traffic cameras began issuing thousands of fines. In late August, new decrees addressed data privacy and information access. Decree 330/2026/NĐ-CP, effective August 19, established penalties for violating personal data privacy, including fines for individuals who publicly expose others' information online (referred to as ‘bóc phốt’). Under this decree, mishandling sensitive data can incur fines up to 70 million VND, with specific penalties for processing data without consent or ignoring requests to stop processing. Decree 337/2026/NĐ-CP mandated technical infrastructure to ensure information access for vulnerable groups. Regulatory updates in the digital and land sectors took effect in late August and early September. Decree 284/2026/ND-CP, effective 1 September, established penalties for unlicensed crypto service providers. Decree 281/2026/NĐ-CP, effective 31 August, decentralized land management authority, allowing commune-level chairpersons to issue significant fines. Additionally, Decree 326/2026/NĐ-CP introduced a 12-digit location identification code for land and buildings, integrated into the VNeID application. In the real estate sector, Decree 339/2026/NĐ-CP targets high-rise mismanagement and brokerage violations. Recently, Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang submitted a draft amendment to the Law on Handling of Administrative Violations to the National Assembly. The proposal seeks to increase maximum administrative fines by 50%, reaching 1.5 billion VND for individuals and 3 billion VND for organizations.

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Government of Vietnam · Vietnam · Ministry of Public Security · Vietnam Government · Pham Gia Túc

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  • "Commune-level People's Committee Chairmen can now fine individuals for land violations up to 250 million VND."

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    "The new decree abolishes the penalty authority of District-level People's Committee Chairpersons to focus enforcement at the local level."

    The first claim asserts that the decree abolishes the penalty authority of District-level People's Committee Chairpersons, while the second claim asserts that Commune-level Chairmen (who are a subset/

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 21 sources
    Vietnam proposes higher administrative fines and new enforcement measures

    Vietnam's government proposes increasing maximum administrative fines to 1.5 billion VND for individuals and 3 billion VND for organizations, alongside new enforcement measures like cutting utility services.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Vietnam implements new cybersecurity and data protection regulations

    Vietnam's Decree No. 330/2026/NĐ-CP, effective August 19, 2026, introduces fines up to 70 million VND for cybersecurity and personal data protection violations.

  3. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Vietnam Government launches action plan to attract and utilize talent

    Vietnam has launched a national action plan to attract and utilize talent in key sectors through special financial mechanisms, improved housing and salary policies, and a new national talent database.

  4. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Vietnam issues new penalties for betting and gaming sectors

    Vietnam's new Decree 391/2026/NĐ-CP imposes fines up to 200 million VND on organizations violating betting, casino, and gaming regulations.

  5. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Vietnam issues new administrative penalties for gambling and labor sectors

    Vietnam has introduced new administrative decrees imposing significant fines for gambling violations, illegal labor disciplinary practices, lottery fraud, and misconduct within the Inspectorate sector.

  6. [POLITICS] 17 sources
    Vietnam Communist Party issues new regulations on business and discipline

    The Communist Party of Vietnam has issued new regulations to encourage Party members to engage in legal business activities while strengthening inspection powers through database connectivity and stricter anti-

  7. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam imposes fines up to 300 million VND for cash real estate payments

    New Vietnamese regulations under Decree 339/2026/ND-CP mandate bank transfers for real estate transactions, with fines up to 300 million VND for those accepting cash payments.

  8. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Vietnam implements new decree on administrative procedure control

    Vietnam's Decree No. 385/2026/ND-CP took effect on October 10, 2026, regulating administrative procedure control through digital transformation and continuous policy review.

  9. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam issues new decree on government facility standards

    Vietnam issued a decree refining standards for the use of government headquarters and professional facilities to improve public asset management and prevent waste.

  10. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam implements new decree to combat fake news

    Vietnam's Decree 328/2026/ND-CP, effective October 5, allows authorities to publicly disclose the identities of those sharing or commenting on fake news at their workplaces or residences.

  11. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam to fine landlords up to 50 million VND for unsafe EV charging

    Starting July 1, 2025, Vietnamese landlords face fines of 40–50 million VND for failing to implement proper fire prevention measures in indoor electric vehicle charging areas.

  12. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam issues new decree on foreign recruitment of local workers

    Vietnam's Decree 371/2026/ND-CP mandates that foreign entities recruiting Vietnamese workers must post vacancies on the National Job Exchange and report hiring and termination details to authorities.

  13. [POLITICS] 19 sources
    Vietnam issues new decree on press sector administrative penalties

    Vietnam has enacted Decree 367/2026/ND-CP, introducing strict administrative fines for press violations, including journalist obstruction, privacy breaches, and spreading false information.

  14. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam construction quality standards to tighten under new decree

    New Vietnamese regulations under Decree 207/2026/NĐ-CP will tighten construction quality management for residential homes starting July 2026, focusing on hidden structural integrity.

  15. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Vietnam issues new decrees on data regulation and labor penalties

    Vietnam has issued new decrees establishing administrative fines for data violations and workplace sexual harassment.

  16. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam proposes higher fines and stricter enforcement for legal violations

    Vietnam is drafting legal amendments to increase fines for food safety and administrative violations, proposing measures such as suspending exit permits and cutting utility services for non-compliance.

  17. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Vietnam issues new regulations on social customs, green projects, and labor contracts

    Vietnam introduces new regulations on civilized wedding and funeral practices, guidelines for green and circular economic projects, and the implementation of electronic labor contracts.

  18. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam seeks clearer real estate market regulation mechanisms

    Experts call for clearer, quantifiable criteria in Vietnam's draft Law on Real Estate Business to regulate market volatility without harming investors or citizens.

  19. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam implements new residency reporting penalties

    Effective September 15, 2026, Vietnam's Decree 347/2026/NĐ-CP imposes fines of up to 12 million VND on accommodation providers that fail to report guest residency information.

  20. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam tightens land management and administrative penalties

    Vietnam has issued Decree 281/2026/NĐ-CP to tighten land management, increasing local authority fine limits and clarifying penalties for joint land use and document falsification.

  21. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Vietnam issues new decrees on residency, labor, and real estate penalties

    Vietnam has implemented new decrees imposing strict fines for residency reporting failures, real estate mismanagement in apartment complexes, and labor violations such as delayed wage payments.

  22. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Vietnam tightens real estate and land management regulations

    Vietnam's Decree 339/2026/ND-CP introduces heavy fines for real estate brokerage violations, improper condominium fund management, and illegal land use to increase market transparency.

  23. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Vietnam issues new decrees on nuclear power resettlement and real estate penalties

    Vietnam has issued new decrees regarding nuclear power resettlement in Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan, real estate brokerage penalties, foreign investment regulations, and cybersecurity protocols.

  24. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Vietnam implements new land management penalty regulations

    Vietnam's Decree 281/2026/NĐ-CP, effective August 31, 2026, significantly increases land violation fines and decentralizes enforcement authority to the commune level.

  25. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Vietnam implements new land, crypto, and location ID regulations

    Vietnam implements new regulations effective September 2026, including crypto asset penalties, a 12-digit location identification system on VNeID, and increased land management fines.

  26. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Vietnam issues new decrees on data privacy and information access

    Vietnam has implemented new decrees to strengthen cybersecurity and information access, introducing fines for unauthorized personal data disclosure and spam advertising, while protecting rights for vulnerable-v

  27. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Vietnam to penalize irregular migration with new labor decree

    Vietnam will implement Decree 283/2026/NĐ-CP on September 10, 2026, imposing fines up to 100 million dongs on workers staying abroad illegally and on unauthorized recruitment brokers.

  28. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Vietnam implements new transport, finance, and digital identity regulations

    Vietnam implements new decrees covering traffic penalties, increased capital allocation for state banks, digital identity integration for social security, and political shifts in Party Charter amendments.

  29. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Vietnam cracks down on illegal software, fines up to 50 million VND

    Vietnam warns users to check software licenses as authorities enforce new penalties of up to 50 million VND for illegal Windows and Office use, citing IP losses and security risks.

  30. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam Tightens Social‑Insurance Penalties as Thanh Hóa Reports Massive Delays

    Vietnam's new Decree 283/2026 raises fines for social‑insurance violations, while Thanh Hóa province reports over 2,100 employers owing 470 billion VND in delayed contributions.

  31. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Vietnam boosts land violation fines to 250 million dong

    From 31 Aug 2026, Vietnam’s Decree 281 raises commune‑level land‑violation fines to 250 million dong, adds exemptions, transitional rules and new remedial measures.

  32. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Vietnam raises land‑use fines and expands commune officials' penalty powers

    Vietnam’s Decree 281/2026, effective 31 Aug 2026, raises the commune chair’s land‑violation fine cap to 250 million VND and adds exemptions, while a new ministry document sets fines up to 20 million VND for a‑b

  33. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam to cut death penalty to four crimes in criminal code overhaul

    Vietnam proposes amending its Criminal Code to limit the death penalty to four offences and raise fines, aiming to align with UN standards and boost its international legal standing.

  34. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Vietnam's Public Security Ministry drafts 2026 criminal code amendment

    Vietnam's Public Security Ministry has finished a 2026 criminal code draft, adding seven new crimes on cyber offences, environmental pollution, public safety and organized crime, to be reviewed by the National

  35. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Vietnam imposes fines on unlicensed cryptocurrency trading

    Vietnam will fine crypto traders and service providers using unlicensed platforms, with penalties up to VND 200 million, effective 1 September, to move users onto regulated domestic exchanges.

  36. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Vietnam imposes fines up to $1,900 for unlicensed crypto trading

    Vietnam's Decree 284/2026, effective 1 Sept, fines individuals up to $1,900 and firms up to $8,600 for unlicensed crypto activities, with heavier penalties for data breaches and AML violations.

  37. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam Finance Ministry proposes tax fines up to 100 million dong

    Vietnam’s Finance Ministry proposes new tax fines up to 100 million dong and introduces Circular 94 for risk‑based monitoring of high‑risk taxpayers.

  38. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam proposes up to three‑year suspension of prosecution for certain economic crimes

    Vietnam plans to allow up to three years of suspended criminal prosecution for selected non‑corrupt economic offences and is drafting a modern criminal procedure code to improve transparency and efficiency.

  39. [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Vietnam enacts wide‑range legal reforms in postal, telecom, labor and urban planning

    Vietnam pushes sweeping reforms: new postal rules, heavy fines for labour and telecom breaches, distance‑based bus fares in Hanoi, and expanded urban‑planning powers for Ho Chi Minh City.

  40. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam Public Security Ministry proposes expanded administrative fines and jurisdiction over non‑resident violators

    Vietnam's Public Security Ministry proposes doubling non‑record fine limits and extending administrative penalties to foreign actors without a local presence, especially for e‑commerce violations.

  41. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam's National Assembly moves forward with draft resolution to protect innovative officials

    Vietnam’s National Assembly Committee approved a draft resolution to protect proactive officials by limiting criminal liability in economic and innovation sectors, with the bill to be reviewed in August 2026.

  42. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vietnam Drafts Law to Shield Certain Officials from Criminal Prosecution

    Vietnam's National Assembly is set to vote on a draft law that would exempt officials from criminal prosecution if six conditions—no corruption, public‑benefit projects, resolved complaints, no asset loss, full

  43. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Vietnam's police propose immunity and faster fines

    Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security is consulting drafts that would give police immunity from criminal liability for duty‑related actions and allow administrative fines without a formal record when violations

  44. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Vietnam police bust piracy network, seize 308 billion VND from illegal movie sites

    Vietnam police arrested seven suspects and seized about 308 billion VND from a network of 100+ illegal movie‑streaming sites that hosted 26,000 pirated films.

  45. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Vietnam to raise administrative fines and add travel bans

    Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security proposes raising max administrative fines to VND 1.5 bn for individuals and VND 3 bn for firms, adds travel bans, sealing of premises and utility cuts, and expands non‑note

  46. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Vietnam Enacts New Gaming Decree with Heavy Fines for Virtual Item Trades

    Vietnam’s Decree 174/2026/ND‑CP, effective 1 July 2026, imposes fines up to 200 million VND on gamers and providers for illegal virtual item trades, mandates phone verification and parental oversight for under‑

  47. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Vietnam's Politburo adopts new IP strategy and vows strict enforcement

    Vietnam's Politburo approved a plan to boost IP as a strategic economic resource, urging a culture of respect, tighter laws, stricter penalties for piracy and plagiarism, and development of an IP market.

  48. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Vietnam police shut down 159 illegal websites in IP crackdown

    Vietnam’s police blocked 194 infringing sites, opened 56 cases against 98 suspects and fined more than 216 people over 850 million VND in a month‑long IP crackdown.

  49. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam imposes 12.6 billion‑dong fines in IP crackdown

    Vietnam's IP crackdown after Directive 38 uncovered over 1,400 violations, levied 12.6 billion dong in fines, prosecuted 28 cases, and will launch a national enforcement database.

  50. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Vietnam ramps up IP enforcement, handling over 1,400 infringement cases

    Vietnam has processed over 1,400 IP infringement cases in three weeks after PM Directive 38, imposing fines of more than VND 12 bn and moving to block infringing domains while building a national enforcement DB

  51. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vietnam reforms science governance as it faces US IP investigation

    Vietnam seeks to overhaul science governance for strategic tech while replying to a U.S. IP Section 301 probe, highlighting reforms and ongoing dialogue.

  52. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    US opens Section 301 IP investigation into Vietnam over enforcement failures

    The USTR opened a Section 301 investigation, labeling Vietnam a Priority Foreign Country for IP violations, citing piracy, weak enforcement and recent administrative cuts that have hurt enforcement capacity.

  53. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Vietnam named Priority Foreign Country for IP piracy in US 2026 Special 301 Report

    USTR’s 2026 report names Vietnam a Priority Foreign Country for IP piracy, prompting a possible Section 301 investigation.

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