We want to notify you of the notable regulations taking effect in August 2025:
Decree 219/2025/ND-CP regulating foreign workers working in Vietnam
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 219”), issued and effective on August 7, 2025, replaces Decrees 152/2020/ND-CP and 70/2023/ND-CP, and sets out regulations governing foreign workers in Vietnam. The new decree introduces significant changes concerning the employment of foreign nationals in Vietnam.
Decree 196/2025/ND-CP amending Decree 111/2011/NDCP on consular certification and consular legalization
Decree No. 196/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 196”), issued on July 04, 2025, effective on August 03, 2025 (except that the electronic certification provisions will take effect from January 1, 2026). Decree 196 amended Decree No. 111/2011/ND-CP on consular certification and consular legalization.
Decree 188/2025/ND-CP on detailed implementation guidance for the amended Law on Health Insurance
Decree No. 188/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 188”), issued on July 01, 2025, effective from August 15, 2025, provides detailed implementation guidance for the amended Law on Health Insurance, specifying contracts for insured medical examination and treatment, procedures for insured medical services, and payment methods.
Decree 167/2025/ND-CP on amendments to Decree No. 08/2015/ND-CP on implementation of the Customs Law on procedures, inspection, supervision, and control
Decree No. 167/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 167”), issued on June 30, 2025, and effective on August 15, 2025. The decree introduces substantial reforms aimed at reducing paperwork, digitizing processes, and promoting electronic customs procedures to facilitate faster clearance and enhanced business efficiency.
Decision 2161/QD-BCT promulgating amended and supplemented administrative procedures in the field of Import and Export under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade
Effective from August 22, 2025, Decision No. 2161/QD-BCT, issued on July 25, 2025, by the Minister of Industry and Trade, promulgates the list of amended and supplemented administrative procedures in the field of import and export under the management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.