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Overview of environmental issues in Vietnam

Like other Southeast Asian countries, Vietnam is facing diverse environmental issues due to its rapid economic growth and industrialization. The “Resolution No. 35/NQ-CP on a number of urgent issues in environmental protection”, which was promulgated in 2013, has identified seven issues as the country’s challenges as listed below. As seen in items 1 and 4 of the list, water pollution has been recognized as a major problem in Vietnam. Air pollution has also become a concern in large cities due to the sharp increase of automobiles and motorcycles. Awareness about soil pollution has also raised in recent years. As mentioned later, the country’s “Law on Environmental Protection of 2014” also refers to soil pollution control.

Inspecting the status of compliance with environmental laws in industrial parks and zones more strictly; and promoting strategic environmental assessment and EIA (environmental impact assessment) activities for development projects. In any factory construction project in industrial a park or zone, the factory must be constructed only after having constructed a centralized wastewater treatment plant pursuant to applicable laws and regulations and ensuring that wastewater will be treated in a way that meets the current environmental standards.
Giving more importance to environmental protection in mining activities
Concentrating efforts on pollution prevention and environmental rehabilitation in rural areas and craft villages
Developing measures to prevent environmental pollution in river zones and large cities.
Strictly controlling the import of scraps
Effectively preventing ecosystem and biodiversity degradation and species reduction
Improving the effect and effectiveness of the country’s environmental protection operation

Waste management is also of a major interest in the country. The “Prime Minister’s Decision No. 2149/QD-TTg on approving the national strategy for integrated management of solid waste up to 2025, with a Vision to 2050” has set numerical targets not only for management of municipal wastes but also for that of industrial wastes. Additionally, regulations on collection of e-wastes were promulgated in August 2013. Companies all over the world are concerned about its enforcement because it introduced the scheme of extended produce responsivities (EPR) in Vietnam.

In the field of energy conservation, a system of laws and regulations was developed in 2010, stipulating detailed rules on energy-saving labels for products and energy efficiency management in facilities, such as factories and shopping complex. In particular, consumer awareness on products with energy-saving labels is increasing, and a survey conducted at consumer electronics retailers in large cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has revealed that the sales of products with energy-saving labels have increased by about 10-15% .

Regarding management of chemicals, after the promulgation of the “Law on Chemicals” in 2007, implementing regulations for the Law were set successively, developing a scheme for proper chemical management.

Legal system in Vietnam

In Vietnam, in addition to the National Assembly, state bodies, central ministries and other governmental agencies have the right to enact legal documents. There are many types of legal documents in Vietnam but the legal system in the field of environment can be summarized as below.

General legal system in Vietnam

Constitution (Hiến pháp)
Constitution is the legal basis of the country and has the highest legal effect. All legal normative documents must conform to the Constitution (Article 119 of the constitution). The constitution may be amended only by the National Assembly (Article 120 of the Constitution).
Law (Luật)
Laws are established by the National Assembly. The State President, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, the Ethnic Council, Committees of the National Assembly, the state government, the Supreme People’s Court, the Supreme People’s Procuracy, the State Audit, the Vietnam Fatherland Front and its member organizations, and the members of the National Assembly have the right to submit draft laws (Article 84 of the Constitution).
Decree (Nghị định)
Decrees are established by the state government to stipulate implementing rules for laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, regulations, resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, and decrees and decisions of the State President.
Circular (Thông tư)
Circulars are issued by state ministers or state agencies deemed to be equivalent to state ministries, within the scope of their authority, to give guidelines for implementing laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, regulations, resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, decrees and decisions of the State President, resolutions and decrees of state government and decision and directions of the Prime Minister.

In Vietnam, the right to enact constitution and a law (Luat) are given only to the National Assembly while the aforementioned ministries/agencies have the right to establish legal normative documents including ordinances (Lenh), resolutions (Nghi Quyet), decrees (Nghi Dinhe), decisions (Quyet Dinh), directions (Chi Thi), and circulars (Thong Tu). The hierarchical relationships among these legal documents are determined pursuant to the relationships between the ministries/agencies that issued the documents or as stated in premises of such legal documents.

Vietnamese National Standard (TCVN) and National Technical Regulation (QCVN)

Environmental standards in Vietnam can be roughly classified into two types: Vietnamese National Standard (TCVN) and National Technical Regulation (QCVN). TCVN and QCVN are issued pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations (68/2006/QH11), which was established in June 2006. The features of each are summarized as follows.

Vietnamese National standard (TCVN)
TCVNs are standards that set technical specifications or requirements for management of products, services, processes, environment, and other socio-economic activities. They are voluntary standards (Article 3, Paragraph 1 of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations). In addition to TCVNs, the country has TCCSs, which are voluntary national standards for the manufacturing industry (Article 10 of the same Law).
National Technical regulation (QCVN)
QCVNs are standards that set permissible limits related to technology or management for products, services, processes, environment, and other socio-economic activities. These standards are mandatory. QCVNs have the aim to protect safety, sanitation, health, and the environment (Article 3, Paragraph 2 of the same Law). In Vietnam, in addition to QCVNs, which are national mandatory technical standards, there are also regional technical mandatory standards QCDP (Article 26 of the same Law).

Previously the country had set environmental standards and emission standards as TCVNs (voluntary standards). But in recent years they have been set as QCVNs (mandatory regulations). This means emission standards have become legally binding.

Law on Environmental Protection (55/2014/QH13)[1]

The Law on Environmental Protection defines the basic principles and direction for overall environmental management in Vietnam as a basic environmental law of the country.

Vietnam enacted its first environmental law relatively recently, in 1993. Prior to that, in 1991, the National Plan for Environment and Sustainable Development 1991-2010, the country’s first policy that aimed to achieve both economic development and environmental protection, was set[2]. Then, in 1993, the proposed Law on Environmental Protection was approved by the National Assembly as a law to comprehensively deal with environmental issues. The Law then came into effect on January 10, 1994. Subsequently, in 1995, environmental standards and emission standards for air, water, soil, etc. were established. Multiple implementing rules for EIA were also issued from 1994 to 1995. Besides, before and after the promulgation of the Law on Environmental Protection of 1993, the state government promulgated various environmental laws successively (e.g., Law on Forest Protection and Development of 1991, Law of Land Use of 1993, Law on Water Resources of 1998, etc.).

Then the Law on Environmental Protection was fully revised in 2005 (52/2005/QH12). The former version of the Law (1993) had 55 articles while the revised one (2005) had 136 articles, which are almost doubled. The major revisions include the clarification of each provision and the establishment of a separate chapter on waste management[3].

Then, on June 23, 2014, the current version, the Law on Environmental Protection of 2014 (55/2014/QH13) was promulgated. The Law consists of 170 articles in 20 chapters and came into effect on January 1, 2015.

[1] Currently the Law on Environmental Protection of 2014 is under review for full revision (as of December 2019). A draft of the law that was published on December 13, 2019 consists of 176 articles in 17 chapters and 4 annexes, stipulating newly introduced management systems (e.g. waste audit scheme for factories). The draft has a large impact on business activities and is worth paying attentions to.

[2] http://www.rrcap.ait.asia/pub/soe/vietnam/overview/environmental_management_and_legislation.htm

[3] http://www.env.go.jp/earth/coop/oemjc/H18_csr_asia/H18_all.pdf

Index of Vietnam EHS

Framework of EHS laws and regulations in Vietnam.

Category	Theme
Overall	Overview, Environmental Standards Vietnam, Organizations with Governing Environmental Regulations
Chemical	Chemicals Vietnam, Chemical Inspection Law on Chemicals and implementing rules thereof Chemical inventory development in Vietnam cf. PFOA regulations in Asian countries
Waste	Waste Management WEEE Discussion on recycling cost constant under EPR regulations in Vietnam
Energy	Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Regulation of Products
Water	Water Management
Air	Air Pollution Control
Soil	Soil Pollution Control
Other Pollution	Noise, Vibration, Odor
OSH	Occupational Safety and Health
Others	Vietnam Environmental Impact Assessment – Environmental License Environmental inspection under Vietnamese laws Draft to replace Law on Environmental Protection of 2014 (55/2014/QH13)

Posts of Vietnam

Approval of the Proposal for Reduction and Simplification of Administrative Procedures under the Management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade

Strengthening Post-licensing Supervision for Industrial Explosives and Explosive Precursor Chemicals

Others (Products) Industrial Chemicals

5 September 2025

Vietnam

On 31 July 2025, the Prime Minister of Vietnam promulgated “Decision No. 1671/QD-TTg (“this Decision”) on the Proposal for the Reduction and Simplification of Administrative Procedures in Manufacturing and Trading …

Vietnam partially amends circular on climate change response

Climate Change Ozone Depletion Climate Change

4 September 2025

Vietnam

On June 17, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) of Vietnam promulgated “Circular No. 08/2025/TT-BNNMT on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of Circular No. 01/2022/TT-BTNMT …

Vietnam Amends Decree on GHG Mitigation and Ozone Layer Protection: Part 3

Strengthened Management of Equipment Containing Controlled Substances

Climate Change Ozone Depletion Climate Change

26 August 2025

Vietnam

On June 9, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions …

Vietnam Amends Decree on GHG Mitigation and Ozone Layer Protection: Part 2

Measures for Developing the Carbon Market

Climate Change Ozone Depletion Climate Change

26 August 2025

Vietnam

Vietnam amends decree on GHG mitigation and ozone layer protection: Part 1

Clarification of facilities subject to GHG emission quotas

Climate Change Ozone Depletion Climate Change

26 August 2025

Vietnam

On June 9, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated “Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing a Number of Articles of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions …

Vietnam Partially Amends the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Energy Efficiency Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments

20 August 2025

Vietnam

On June 18, 2025, Vietnam promulgated Law No. 77/2025/QH15, amending and supplementing several provisions of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy (Law No. 50/2010/QH12). This amendment (hereinafter …

Vietnam promulgates Decree elaborating the Law on Fire and Rescue

Part 2 – Firefighting and rescue plan, fire and rescue team, training for fire and rescue operations

Others (Factory)

6 August 2025

Vietnam

On 15th May 2025, The Government promulgates Decree 105/2025/NĐ-CP elaborating the Law on Fire and Rescue. This new Decree comes into force from 01st July 2025. Part 2 focus on …

Vietnam promulgates Decree elaborating the Law on Fire and Rescue

Part 1 – Dossiers, undergo fire prevention and firefighting design inspection and fire & rescue inspection

Others (Factory)

6 August 2025

Vietnam

On 15th May 2025, The Government promulgates Decree 105/2025/NĐ-CP elaborating the Law on Fire and Rescue. This new Decree comes into force from 01st July 2025. The following Decree expires …

Vietnam Releases Draft Decree for Establishing Domestic Carbon Exchange

Draft Climate Change Climate Change

31 July 2025

Vietnam

On March 25, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance released a draft governmental decree concerning the establishment of a domestic carbon exchange. This decree continues the implementation of the national plan …

Vietnam Publishes New Law on Chemicals

Part 3: Promotion Policy for Chemical Industries

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

21 July 2025

Vietnam

On June 14, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 (“the Law”) with 92.47 percent approval. Comprising seven chapters and 48 articles, the Law fully …

Vietnam Publishes New Law on Chemicals

Part 2: New Chemicals and CBI rules

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

21 July 2025

Vietnam

On June 14, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 (“the Law”) with 92.47 percent approval. Comprising seven chapters and 48 articles, the Law fully …

Vietnam Publishes New Law on Chemicals

Part 1: Major Revisions to Regulated Chemicals

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

21 July 2025

Vietnam

On June 14, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed Law on Chemicals No. 69/2025/QH15 (“the Law”) with 92.47 percent approval. Comprising seven chapters and 48 articles, the Law fully …

Vietnam Revises National Technical Standards for Noise, Vibration, and Sediment

Noise Vibration

8 July 2025

Vietnam

On May 15, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam issued Circular No. 01/2025/TT-BNNMT concerning the promulgation of three national technical standards on ambient environmental quality: QCVN 26:2025/BNNMT …

Vietnam publishes New Regulation on Responses to Waste-Related Emergencies

Wastes (Factory)

1 July 2025

Vietnam

On 23rd April 2025, The Prime Minister of Vietnam hereby promulgates the “Decision on Regulation on responses to waste-related emergencies.” This Decision comes into force as of June 10, 2025, …

Vietnam Publishes Notification on Export-Import Management of Products Containing Industrial Precursors

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals Paint

25 June 2025

Vietnam

On April 10, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance and General Department of Customs issued Notification No. 1546/CHQ-GSQL on the export-import management of products containing industrial precursors (hereafter referred to as …

Vietnam: Results of the National Assembly Standing Committee’s Deliberations on the Draft Amendment to Law on Chemicals

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

17 June 2025

Vietnam

NOTE: On the morning of June 14, the National Assembly of Vietnam passed the new Law on Chemicals. EnviX, in cooperation with its Hanoi subsidiary Enviapac, will provide analysis of …

Vietnam Officially Announces Recycling Fee Constants for EPR Regulations

EPR Circular Economy Container/Packaging Automobiles Motorcycles Batteries Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments Plastics

11 June 2025

Vietnam

On February 28, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued Circular 07/2025/TT-BTNMT, amending and supplementing Circular 02/2022/TT-BTNMT, which provides implementation details for various articles of the Law on …

Vietnam Partially Amends Implementation Regulations of LEP

Environmental Management

4 June 2025

Vietnam

On February 28, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued Circular 07/2025/TT-BTNMT, which amends and supplements Circular 02/2022/TT-BTNMT—the regulation detailing the implementation of various articles of the Law …

Vietnam Revises National Technical Standards for Domestic Water Quality

POPs Water

28 May 2025

Vietnam

On December 31, 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health issued Circular No. 52/2024/TT-BYT, establishing the “Regulations on Domestic Water Quality Testing and Monitoring and National Technical Standards for Domestic Water Quality …

Vietnam Issues Standards on Environmental Safety Distances Between Waste Disposal Facilities and Residential Areas

Environmental Basic Law Wastes (Factory)

26 May 2025

Vietnam

On February 12, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) issued Circular No. 02/2025/TT-BTNMT, establishing the technical standard QCVN 01:2025/BTNMT on National technical regulation on environmental safety distance …

Vietnam Issues Prime Ministerial Decision on Establishing and Developing a Domestic Carbon Market

Climate Change Climate Change

22 May 2025

Vietnam

On January 24, 2025, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha issued Prime Minister Decision No. 232/QD-TTg on a Plan for the Establishment and Development of a Carbon Market in …

Vietnam Seeks Public Comments on the List of Basic Chemicals in Key Industrial Sectors

Chemical Substances (Factory)

21 May 2025

Vietnam

On April 23, 2025, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) published an announcement on its official website titled Call for Public Comments on the List of Basic Chemicals …

Vietnam Publishes National Technical Standards Updating Industrial Emissions Regulations

Air

20 May 2025

Vietnam

On December 30, 2024, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued Circular 45/2024/TT-BTNMT, establishing QCVN 19:2024/BTNMT on the National Technical Standard for Industrial Emission. This new standard replaces the …

Participation Report: Consultation Meeting on Amendment Proposal of Vietnam’s Law on Chemicals

GHS Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

12 May 2025

Vietnam

On March 14, 2025, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in collaboration with the National Assembly’s Committee on Science, Technology, and Environment, held a consultation meeting on the …

Vietnam Issues New National Technical Regulation on Industrial Wastewater Standards

Water

8 May 2025

Vietnam

On February 28, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued Circular 06/2025/TT-BTNMT, which includes the new national technical regulation on industrial wastewater, QCVN 40:2025/BTNMT. This regulation replaces the …

Vietnam Establishes Energy Efficiency Standards for the Plastics Industry

Energy Energy Efficiency Industrial Chemicals Plastics

1 May 2025

Vietnam

On December 25, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued “Circular No. 29/2024/TT-BCT on Energy Consumption Standards for the Plastics Manufacturing Sector”. The circular outlines methods for …

Vietnam Revises Application Procedures for Import and Export Licenses of Scheduled Chemicals under the Chemical Weapons Convention

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

22 April 2025

Vietnam

On April 1, 2025, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) under Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) published a notice regarding the additional submission of paper documents for applications related to …

Vietnam Publishes Second Draft of Law on Chemicals Part 2

Regulations on New Chemicals and Confidential Information

GHS Chemical Substances (Products) Wastes (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

15 April 2025

Vietnam

On March 5, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam released the second draft of the amended Law on Chemicals (hereafter referred to as “the draft”) and invited broad corporate feedback …

Vietnam Publishes Second Draft of Law on Chemicals: Part 1

Significant Changes to the Concept of Regulated Chemicals

GHS Dangerous Goods Transport Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

14 April 2025

Vietnam

On March 5, 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam released the second draft of the amended Law on Chemicals (hereafter referred to as “the draft”) and invited broad corporate feedback …

Vietnam issues new decree on dangerous goods transport by road

Dangerous Goods Transport Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

5 March 2025

Vietnam

On December 18, 2024, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 161/2024/ND-CP on the List of Dangerous Goods for Road Transport and Procedures for Issuing Transportation Permits and Safety Training …

Vietnam Amends Implementing Decree for Environmental Protection Law 2020: Part 1 – Environmental Licensing and Related Provisions

Wastes (Factory) Water Air Environmental Management

26 February 2025

Vietnam

On January 5, 2025, the Government of Vietnam promulgated “Decree No. 05/2025/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of Law on Environmental Protection”, which came …

Vietnam promulgates circular controlling industrial explosives and explosives precursors

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

13 February 2025

Vietnam

On November 7, 2024, Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) promulgated Circular No. 23/2024/TT-BCT on Management of Industrial Explosives and Explosives Precursors Under the Control of the Ministry of …

Vietnam chemical agency announced results of 2024 chemical control inspections

Violation Cases Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

5 February 2025

Vietnam

On December 17, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Trade released the summary of inspection activities conducted in 2024. Although the total numbers …

Vietnam promulgates roadmap for applying vehicle emission standards

Product Designs Automobiles Motorcycles

29 January 2025

Vietnam

On November 15, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 19/2024/QD-TTg on the Roadmap for Application of Emission Standards to Imported, Manufactured or Assembled Vehicles (hereinafter “the …

Vietnam partially amends decree on control of insecticides and fungicides for household and medical use

Chemical Substances (Products) Biocidal Products

22 January 2025

Vietnam

On October 10, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated the Decree No. 129/2024/ND-CP Partially Amending and Supplementing the Decree No. 91/2016/ND-CP on the Control of Household and Medical Insecticides and Fungicides …

Vietnam Released First-Half 2024 Occupational Accident Data

Occupational Safety and Health

17 January 2025

Vietnam

On September 11, 2024, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam (MOLISA) published Notice No. 4223/TB-BLDTBXH on the Occupational Accident Report for the First Half of the …

Vietnam Promulgates Decree Mandating Environmental Protection Fees for Exhaust Emissions

Air

13 January 2025

Vietnam

On November 21, 2024, Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) promulgated Decree No. 153/2024/ND-CP Stipulating Environmental Protection Fees for Exhaust Emissions (hereafter “the Decree”). The Decree establishes provisions …

Vietnam Promulgates Decree to Promote Rooftop Solar Power

Energy Climate Change Climate Change

8 January 2025

Vietnam

On October 22, 2024, in Vietnam, a Decree 135/2024/ND-CP on Policies and Mechanisms for Promoting the Development of Rooftop Solar Power System for Self-Consumption (hereinafter referred to as the Decree) …

Vietnam published inspection result of local chemical manufacturer under Law on Chemicals

Violation Cases Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

10 December 2024

Vietnam

On October 16, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia), functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), published Decision 01/KL-HC on chemical regulatory inspection result of Tan Thanh Produce …

Vietnam Releases Draft Amendments to Circular on Climate Change Response

Draft Climate Change Climate Change

5 December 2024

Vietnam

On September 19, 2024, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) published Draft Circular on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of Circular 01/2022/TT-BTNMT on Enforcement Climate …

Vietnam releases draft revision of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Energy Label / MEPS Draft Energy Product Designs Energy Efficiency Automobiles Motorcycles Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments

25 November 2024

Vietnam

On September 12, 2024, a Draft Law on Amendment and Supplementation to a Number of Articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy (hereinafter “the Draft”) was …

Vietnam partially amends technical standards for storage of hazardous chemicals

Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

5 November 2024

Vietnam

On October 10, 2024, Vietnamese government promulgated Circular 19/2024/TT-BCT stipulating Amendment 1:2024 to the National Technical Regulation QCVN 05A:2020/BCT on the Manufacturing, Trade, Use, Storage, and Transportation of Hazardous Chemicals. …

Vietnamese Chemicals Agency promulgates notice on enhanced control of restricted chemicals

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

17 October 2024

Vietnam

On July 26, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) operating under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Notice No. 882/HC-CNHC on Strengthening of the Control of Restricted Chemicals …

Vietnam Amends List of Controlled Narcotic Substances and Precursors

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

11 October 2024

Vietnam

On July 17, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated Decree 90/2024/ND-CP Amending and Supplementing Decree 57/2022/ND-CP Stipulating Lists of Narcotic Substances and Precursors, which entered into force on the same day. …

Report: Seminar on Control of Industrial Precursors in Vietnam

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

11 October 2024

Vietnam

On August 29, 2024, Vietnamese Drug Crime Investigation Police Department of the Ministry of Public Security, in collaboration with Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) functioning under the Ministry of Industry and …

Vietnam released 2nd edition of recycling facility list for products and packaging materials subject to EPR

EPR Circular Economy Wastes (Products) Container/Packaging Automobiles Motorcycles Batteries Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments Plastics

2 October 2024

Vietnam

On August 14, 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam promulgated Notice No. 460/TB-BTNMT Stipulating the Second Edition of the List of Recycling Facilities for Products …

Vietnam to revise energy conservation standards for production of beverage products and plastic products

Draft Energy Efficiency

19 September 2024

Vietnam

On August 13, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam published and solicited public comments on two draft regulations: 1) Draft Circular on Regulations for Specific Energy …

Vietnam passes Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety: motorcycle emission inspections mandated from 2025

Product Designs Automobiles Motorcycles

4 September 2024

Vietnam

On June 27, 2024, the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety was passed by the Vietnam National Assembly. This law consists of 8 chapters and 89 articles, providing for …

Vietnam updates facility list subject to GHG inventory regulations

Climate Change Climate Change

30 August 2024

Vietnam

On August 13, 2024, the Government of Vietnam promulgated “Prime Minister’s Decision 13/2024/QD-TTg on Updating the List of GHG Emitting Facilities that must Conduct Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories.” This decision …

Vietnam Renews Law on Industrial Explosive Substances and Explosives Precursors Control

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

22 August 2024

Vietnam

On June 29, 2024, the National Assembly of Vietnam promulgated Law No. 42/2024/QH15 on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosive Materials and Support Instrument (hereinafter referred to as “the new …

Vietnam promulgates Decree and Circulars to implement Law on Water Resources

Water

19 August 2024

Vietnam

On May 16, 2024, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 53/2024/ND-CP on the Detailed Regulations for Implementing a Number of Articles of the Law on Water Resources (hereinafter ”the …

Vietnam promulgates PM directive on strengthening carbon credit management

Climate Change Climate Change

14 August 2024

Vietnam

On May 2, 2024, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh promulgated Directive No. 13/CT-TTg on Strengthening Carbon Credit Management to Implement the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The PM Directive clarifies …

Vietnam partially amends decrees to implement Fire Prevention and Fighting Act

Fire Prevention

5 August 2024

Vietnam

On May 10, 2024, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree No. 50/2024/ND-CP Partially Amending Decree No. 136/2020/ND-CP on Detailed Guidance on the Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting and Decree …

Vietnam promulgates decree on direct trading system for renewable energy power

Energy Climate Change Others (Factory)

29 July 2024

Vietnam

On July 3, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated Decree No. 80/2024/ND-CP Governing Direct Power Trading between Renewable Energy Power Producers and High-Volume Power Users (hereinafter referred to as “the Decree”). …

Vietnam Fully Amends Decree on Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Inland Waterways

Dangerous Goods Transport Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

2 July 2024

Vietnam

On March 31, 2024, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Decree 34/2024/ND-CP on the List of Dangerous Goods and Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Road and Inland Waterways (hereinafter referred to …

Vietnam announces prime minister’s decision to implement national power plan by 2030

Energy

27 June 2024

Vietnam

On April 1, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated “Decision No. 262/QD-TTg on the Implementation Plan for the Vietnam National Power Development Plan 2021-2030 with a Vision for 2050” (hereinafter referred …

Vietnam unveils draft regulations on renewable energy trading

Climate Change

19 June 2024

Vietnam

On April 15, 2024, the Vietnamese government publicized Draft Decree Governing Direct Power Trading between Renewable Energy Power Producers and High-Volume Power Users (hereinafter referred to as “the Draft”). The …

Vietnam Releases Proposed Amendments to Decree on GHG Reduction

Draft Climate Change Climate Change

30 May 2024

Vietnam

On March 22, 2024, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam published Draft Decree Amending and Supplementing the Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions …

Vietnam revamps decree on management of chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention

Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

10 May 2024

Vietnam

On March 27, 2024, Vietnamese government promulgated Decree No. 33/2024/ND-CP on the Management of Chemicals Governed by the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of …

Vietnam approves Hydrogen Energy Development Strategy through to 2030

Energy

22 April 2024

Vietnam

On February 7, 2024, the Vietnamese government promulgated Decision No. 165/QD-TTg on approving Vietnam’s Hydrogen Energy Development Strategy through to 2030, with a vision toward 2050 (hereinafter referred to as …

Vietnam Releases Proposed Amendments to Technical Standards for the Storage of Hazardous Chemicals

Draft Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

17 April 2024

Vietnam

On March 25, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam released the Draft Amendment to the National Technical Standard QCVN 05A:2020/BCT on the Manufacture, Trade, Use, Storage …

Vietnam to revise technical standards for automobiles on safety technology and environmental protection

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Draft Product Designs

12 April 2024

Vietnam

On January 9, 2024, the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport published a draft National Technical Regulation (QCVN) on Safety Technology and Environmental Protection for Automobiles (hereinafter “the Draft”) and invited comments …

India rolls out Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme with grants for EV producers

Eco-Friendly Vehicle Automobiles

3 April 2024

Vietnam

The Indian Ministry of Heavy Industries has announced the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 on March 13, 2024. In an effort to promote electric vehicles (EV) and its manufacturing infrastructure, …

Vietnam unveils proposed amendments to Law on Chemical: Part 2

Introduction of Green Certificate System

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

29 March 2024

Vietnam

On March 13, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam released a draft amendment to the Law on Chemicals (hereinafter the “Draft”). The revising work of the …

Vietnam unveils proposed amendments to Law on Chemicals: Part 1

Major revisions made to the controlled chemicals

POPs Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

29 March 2024

Vietnam

On March 13, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam released a draft amendment to the Law on Chemicals (hereinafter the “Draft”). The revising work of the …

Vietnam promulgates regulations on GHG inventory in waste management sector

Climate Change Climate Change

22 March 2024

Vietnam

On December 29, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 28/2023/TT-BTNMT on Economic and Technical Standards for Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Measurement, Reporting …

Vietnam proposes new Law on fire prevention and fighting and human rescue

Draft Others (Factory)

12 March 2024

Vietnam

On January 17, 2024, the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam published a Draft Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting and Human Rescue (hereinafter “Draft Law”). The Draft Law, which …

Vietnam promulgates circular on guidance for GHG inventory preparation in forestry sector

Climate Change Climate Change

5 March 2024

Vietnam

On December 23, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 23/2023/TT-BNNPTNT on Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Measurement, Reporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Reduction …

Vietnam promulgates new Circular on GHG inventory preparation in industry and trade sectors

Climate Change Climate Change

29 February 2024

Vietnam

On December 27, 2023, Vietnam promulgated Circular No. 38/2023/TT-BCT on Measurement, Reporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction in the Industry and Trade Sectors (hereinafter …

Vietnam releases draft decree to facilitate rooftop PV development

Draft

20 February 2024

Vietnam

On December 6, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade released Draft Decree Regulating the Development of Rooftop Photovoltaic Power Generation (hereinafter “the Draft”) and solicited comments from the …

Vietnamese authority announces inspection results of chemical regulations

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15 February 2024

Vietnam

On January 22, 2024, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) announced on its official website the results of the chemical control inspections conducted in 2023. Vinachemia is a specialized agency to …

Vietnam promulgates Law on Water Resources 2023

Water

12 February 2024

Vietnam

On November 27, 2023, the Vietnamese National Assembly promulgated the Law on Water Resources (28/2023/QH15). This law fully revises the existing Law on Water Resources 2012 (17/2012/QH13) and will come …

Vietnam Releases PRO List for Product and Packaging Recycling under EPR System

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6 February 2024

Vietnam

On December 18, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam, through official document No. 782/TB-BTNMT, published a list of Producer Responsible Organizations (PROs) that are delegated by …

Vietnam held Joint Workshop on Implementation of EPR: Post-event Report

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26 January 2024

Vietnam

On December 1, 2023, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Vietnam, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), held …

Vietnam proposes new Decree on cosmetics control

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23 January 2024

Vietnam

On November 11, 2023, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam submitted a proposal document of draft Decree on the Management of Cosmetics (hereinafter “the Draft”) to the Prime Minister. The …

Report on Interview with Vietnamese Authorities: How to Respond to Chemical Substance Regulations

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

15 January 2024

Vietnam

On October 26, 2023, EnviX’s researchers had a meeting with officials from Vietnam’s Department of Industry and Trade (DOIT) in Hanoi to make some clarifications and to identify items to …

Vietnam Promulgates Technical Guidance on the Classification of Municipal Solid Waste

Wastes (Factory)

9 January 2024

Vietnam

On November 2, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) promulgated Technical Guidance on the Classification of Municipal Solid Waste through official document No. 9368/BTNMT-KSONMT addressed to People’s …

Vietnam Proposed Amendments to Implementation Rules of the Law on Environmental Protection

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27 December 2023

Vietnam

On November 2, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam published Draft Circular Amending and Supplementing the Circular No. 02/2022/TT-BTNMT on Implementation Rules for a Number …

Vietnam Promulgates Eco-Label Criteria on Environmentally Friendly Plastic Packaging

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21 December 2023

Vietnam

On November 7, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam established Decision No. 3257/QD-BTNMT Promulgating Vietnam Eco-Label Criteria Applicable to Environmentally Friendly Plastic Packaging and enforced it …

Vietnam publishes draft decree amending the decree on implementation of Environmental Protection Law 2020: Part 2

Draft EPR Wastes (Products) Container/Packaging Automobiles Batteries Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments

15 December 2023

Vietnam

On October 20, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) published the Draft Decree Amending and Supplementing Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP Detailing a Number of Articles of the …

Vietnam publishes draft amendment of decree on implementation of Environmental Protection Law 2020: Part 1

Draft Environmental Management

15 December 2023

Vietnam

Vietnam Proposes Amendments to List of Facilities subject to GHG Inventory rules

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29 November 2023

Vietnam

On October 10, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam released the “draft amendment of the Prime Minister’s Decision on the List of GHG Emission Facilities That …

Seminar report: Vietnam’s draft circular on GHG inventory and emission reduction for industry sector

Draft Climate Change Climate Change

24 October 2023

Vietnam

On September 14, 2023, the Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam, in cooperation with the Climate Change Department of the …

Vietnam publishes draft circular on guidance for GHG inventory and emission reduction for industrial sector

Climate Change Climate Change

6 October 2023

Vietnam

On September 6, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam (MOIT) published the Draft Circular on Technical Regulations for Measurement, Reporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction …

Vietnam promulgates PM Directive on Strengthening Electricity Saving through 2025

Climate Change Energy Efficiency

29 September 2023

Vietnam

On June 8, 2023, the Government of Vietnam promulgated Prime Minister’s Directive No. 20/CT-TTg on Strengthening Electricity Saving from 2023 to 2025 and Beyond (hereinafter “the Directive”). The Directive is …

Vietnam conducts questionnaire survey to revise national technical regulation on safety requirements for hazardous chemicals

Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

20 September 2023

Vietnam

On August 8, 2023, the Vietnam Chemicals Agency (Vinachemia) functioning under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) released on its official website a questionnaire survey on implementation of the …

Vietnam considers mandating environmental protection fees based on pollutant level in exhaust gas

Draft Air

14 September 2023

Vietnam

On August 11, 2023, the Vietnamese government released a draft of Decree on Environmental Protection Fee for Exhaust Gas (hereinafter “the Draft”) and began soliciting comments from the public. The …

Hanoi DOIT holds seminar to guide proper implementation of chemical regulations

Chemical Substances (Products) Chemical Substances (Factory) Industrial Chemicals

8 September 2023

Vietnam

On July 15, 2023, the Department of Trade and Industry (DOIT) of Hanoi City, Vietnam held a Seminar on the Regulations for Control of Administrative Violations in the Field of …

Hanoi approves economic development plan with vision to 2030

Introducing restriction on motorcycle passage

Motorcycles

1 September 2023

Vietnam

On June 13, 2023, the People’s Committee of Hanoi City, Vietnam, promulgated Decision 3195/QD-UBND Approving the Proposal on the Hanoi Urban Economic Development Plan (hereinafter “the Proposal”), which came into …

Vietnam revealed proposal amending Decree on transport of dangerous goods by road and inland waterways

Dangerous Goods Transport Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

24 August 2023

Vietnam

On June 11, 2023, the Vietnamese government released a draft amendment to Decree 42/2020/ND-CP on Transportation of Dangerous Goods on Roads or Inland Waterways (hereinafter referred to as “the Draft”) …

Vietnam issues official letter urging companies to prepare GHG inventory

Climate Change

22 August 2023

Vietnam

On July 27, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) of Vietnam published Official Letter No. 4944/BCT-TKNL on Providing Information for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory for the Sector of …

Ho Chi Minh City to introduce pilot carbon credit trading in August 2023

Climate Change

22 August 2023

Vietnam

On June 24, 2023, the National Assembly of Vietnam promulgated Resolution No. 98/2023/QH15 on the Pilot Implementation of Multiple Policies in Ho Chi Minh City (HCM). This includes a trial …

Vietnam issued new guidance on 11 administrative procedures in the environmental sector

Detailing procedures for environmental licenses and POPs exemptions

POPs PFAS Chemical Substances (Products) Environmental Management Industrial Chemicals

14 August 2023

Vietnam

On June 26, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam promulgated Decision 1701/QD-BTNMT on Guidance for Implementation of Administrative Procedures in the Environmental Sector, which came into …

Discussion on recycling cost constant under EPR regulations in Vietnam

Wastes (Products) Automobiles Motorcycles Non-road Mobile Machinery Batteries Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments

10 August 2023

Vietnam

On June 26, 2023, the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), jointly with the Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), held a seminar to soliciting opinions on …

Opinion exchange meeting on proposed revisions to industrial wastewater and emission standards in Vietnam

Many express concerns that standards will be tightened

Draft Water Air

2 August 2023

Vietnam

On June 7, 2023, the Vietnam Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), together with the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry …

Vietnamese environmental ministry orders to address severe water shortages

Factory operations affected as hydropower generation capacity declines

Climate Change Water

20 July 2023

Vietnam

On May 8, 2023, the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) issued official document No. 3176/BTNMT-TNN on Urgent Solutions to Minimize the Risk of Water Shortage in the …

Vietnam updates list of importable scrap as raw materials for production purposes

Wastes (Products) Plastics

12 July 2023

Vietnam

On May 22, 2023, the Vietnamese government promulgated Prime Minister’s Decision No. 13/2023/QD-TTg on the List of Scraps Importable as Production Raw Materials (hereinafter “the Decision”). The Decision defines iron/steel/cast …

Vietnam Revises List of Low Energy Efficiency Equipment and Devises to be Abolished

Energy Label / MEPS Product Designs Household Appliances IT Equipments Office Equipments

3 July 2023

Vietnam

On May 24, 2023, the Vietnamese government promulgated Prime Minister Decision No. 14/2023/QD-TTg on Energy Consuming Equipment and Devices to be Abolished and List and Roadmap of Low Energy Efficiency …

Vietnam Sets Implementing Schedule to Reduce Methane Gas Emission thorough to 2030

Climate Change

27 June 2023

Vietnam

On March 14, 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam promulgated Decision 569/QD-BTNMT on Implementing Methane Gas Emissions Reduction Plan Through to 2030. The Decision stipulates a …

Vietnam revealed second draft amendment to decree on chemicals regulated under Chemical Weapons Convention

Draft Chemical Substances (Products) Industrial Chemicals

22 June 2023

Vietnam

On May 5, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam (MOIT) published the second version of the second draft amendment to the Decree No. 38/2014/ND-CP on the Management …

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