Vietnam – New 6GHz WLAN Regulation Announced
Vietnam has officially released a significant 6GHz WLAN regulation, setting a new national technical standard for radio access equipment operating in the 6 GHz band. With the issuance of Circular 41/2025/TT-BKHCN on November 13, 2025, this update replaces the previously applicable QCVN 47:2015/BTTTT for affected devices, bringing clarity to a previously ambiguous regulatory environment. New […]
Vietnam MST Updates Type Approval and DoC Rules
A Regulatory Shift in Vietnam ICT Compliance On November 13, 2025, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) issued Circular 29/2025/TT-BKHCN, establishing a new legal foundation for managing ICT products categorized under Group 2, those considered potentially unsafe. Effective December 31, 2025, this Circular replaces Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT from the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), […]
Vietnam Sets New EMC Standards for the Mobile Era
Vietnam Sets New EMC Standards for the Mobile Era Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has announced a significant regulatory shift with the introduction of a new EMC regulation in Vietnam—QCVN XX:2025/BKHCN. This national technical regulation addresses electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for mobile terminal devices and their ancillary equipment, and will officially replace QCVN 86:2019/BTTTT starting […]
Strategic Tax Incentives to Boost Vietnam’s Electronics Sector
Draft Circular Sets Criteria for Vietnam Tax Incentives in Electronics Vietnam tax incentives are at the core of a newly proposed regulation that could significantly impact the electronics manufacturing sector. The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has released a draft circular outlining specific criteria that companies must meet to benefit from corporate income tax […]
Vietnam: Wireless Frequency Updates for 2025
Wireless Frequency Updates Impact Charging & WLAN Devices Vietnam’s latest wireless frequency updates bring significant technical revisions for manufacturers of wireless charging and WLAN/RLAN equipment. The expanded frequency ranges and adjusted emission thresholds aim to improve alignment with international standards while ensuring device compatibility in Vietnam. Revised Frequency Bands for Wireless Charging The permitted frequency […]
Vietnam: Government Restructure Plan 2025 – Update
According to report No. 219/BC-BNV dated 11/01/2025 of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the main advisory ministry of the Government on restructuring, the following important points are reported to the Government: The new ministry after merging MIC and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) will be called the Ministry of Science and Technology The […]
Vietnam: MIC issues QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT on SAR for hand-held and body-worn Wireless Communication Devices
On Dec 31, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) issued QCVN 134 on SAR for hand-held and body-worn wireless communication devices (QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT) This regulation includes the limits and methods for measuring the specific absorption rate (SAR) for handheld and body-worn radio devices, with a radiation power greater than 20 mW and, an […]
Vietnam: MIC Consults on Draft Circular Replacing Circular 30/2011/TT-BTTTT on ICT Product Conformity Certification
From December 25, 2024 to February 25, 2025, MIC will publicly consult on the Circular replacing Circular 30/2011/TT-BTTTT regulating conformity certification and conformity declaration for specialized information and communication technology products and its amendments including Circular 15/2018/TT-BTTTT, Circular 10/2020/TT-BTTTT. Key points: – Goods must apply the corresponding conformity assessment method specified in the QCVN technical […]
Vietnam: Government Announces Major Reorganization, MIC to Merge with Ministry of Science and Technology
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed and promulgated Document No. 141/KH-BCĐTKNQ18, dated December 6, 2024, heralding significant changes to the organizational structure of Vietnam’s government. Among these reforms, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) stands at the forefront of a pivotal transformation. As part of a comprehensive plan to streamline the […]
Vietnam: MIC Opens Consultation on 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is proposing to amend Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BTTTT, which regulates radio equipment exempt from radio frequency use licenses. The proposed amendments aim to add the 5925 – 6425 MHz frequency band for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN/RLAN). The proposed amendments also outline power limits for indoor and outdoor use […]