On August 6, 2025, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien signed Decision No. 2259/QD-BCT, promulgating the plan to develop a Government Decree regulating policies on import–export of goods, goods and service distribution, commodity trading floors, and the operations of commodity exchanges within Vietnam’s International Financial Center.
Pursuant to the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents 2025 and the guiding Government Decrees No. 78/2025/ND-CP and No. 187/2025/ND-CP, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has been assigned to take the lead in drafting this decree.
This new decree aims to:
-
Establish a comprehensive legal framework for import–export activities, goods distribution, and commodity trading.
-
Define the organizational model, management, and operation of commodity trading floors and exchanges within the international financial center.
-
Enhance transparency and create favorable legal conditions for domestic and foreign investors, promoting sustainable trade and investment growth.
The Domestic Market Management and Development Agency under MOIT will coordinate with the Import and Export Department, the Legal Department, and other relevant units to prepare and finalize the draft decree for submission to the Government.
Decision No. 2259/QD-BCT takes effect from the date of signing.
Full document available in the attached file:
1_Q__-BCT_2025_2259__1__a6bbd.pdf