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: 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 announces consultation on draft technical regulation on SAR for mobile phones (QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT)
On April 25, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) conducted a consultation on the draft technical regulation on SAR for mobile phones (QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT) QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT will apply to imported and domestically produced mobile phones (HS code 8517.13.00, 8517.14.00), these devices are listed in Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT list of products that must be TA […]