Consolidated Document number 04/VBHN-BCT Decree stipulates decentralization and delegation of authority in the fields of industry and trade.

 

 

DECREE

Provisions on decentralization and delegation in the industrial and commercial sector

 

Decree No. 146/2025/NĐ-CP dated June 12, 2025, issued by the Government, concerning decentralization and delegation in the industrial and commercial sector, shall take effect from July 1, 2025, amended and supplemented by:

1. Decree No. 235/2025/NĐ-CP dated August 27, 2025, issued by the Government, amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 45/2012/NĐ-CP dated May 21, 2012, concerning promotion of industry, to take effect from October 15, 2025;

2. Decree No. 26/2026/NĐ-CP dated January 17, 2026, issued by the Government, detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemicals Law regarding management of chemical activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods, to take effect from January 17, 2026.

Pursuant to the Law on Government Organization 2025;

Pursuant to the Law on Local Government Organization 2025;

Pursuant to Resolution No. 190/2025/QH15 dated February 19, 2025 of the National Assembly on handling certain issues related to the restructuring of the state apparatus;

At the proposal of the Minister of Industry and Trade;

The Government promulgates this Decree on decentralization and delegation in the industrial and commercial sector. ^{[ ]}

Chapter I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Decree stipulates the authority, procedures, and formalities for implementing tasks and powers of agencies and authorized persons in the industrial and commercial sector as prescribed in laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, decrees of the Government, and decisions of the Prime Minister, which need adjustment to implement decentralization and delegation.

Article 2. Principles of Delegation and Decentralization

1. Ensuring compliance with the Constitution; consistency with principles and provisions on decentralization and delegation under the Government Organization Law and the Local Administration Law.

2. Agencies granted authority shall be delegated to carry out tasks and powers as prescribed.

3. Ensuring thorough decentralization of tasks between central government agencies and local authorities, ensuring the unified management authority of the Government, the operational authority of the Government's head over the national administration in the industrial and commercial sectors, and promoting the initiative, creativity, and responsibility of local authorities in performing state management tasks in these sectors.

4. Ensuring that the Government, the Prime Minister, and Ministries and ministerial-level agencies focus on macro-level state management tasks; building consistent and unified systems, strategies, plans, playing a constructive role, and strengthening inspection, supervision, and monitoring.

5. Promoting decentralization and clearly defining the authority of People's Councils, People's Committees, and Chairpersons of People's Committees; clearly distinguishing the general authority of People's Committees and the specific authority of their Chairpersons; ensuring consistency with the tasks, powers, and capabilities of agencies and authorized persons performing assigned tasks and powers.

6. Implementing decentralization and delegation among related sectors and fields in a comprehensive, integrated, interconnected manner, without omission or overlap of tasks; ensuring a legal basis for the normal, continuous, and smooth operation of agencies; preventing work interruptions, overlapping, duplication, or omission of functions, tasks, fields, and areas.

7. Ensuring human rights and citizens' rights; ensuring transparency and creating favorable conditions for individuals and organizations to access information, exercise their rights and fulfill their obligations according to the law, and follow prescribed procedures; not affecting the normal functioning of society, citizens, and businesses.

8. Ensuring no impact on the implementation of international treaties and agreements to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a party.

9. Resources for tasks assigned through decentralization and delegation shall be guaranteed by the State budget as prescribed.

Article 3. On Fees and Charges

Administrative procedures that require payment of fees and charges as prescribed by laws on fees and charges shall be paid simultaneously with the submission of applications for administrative procedures by individuals and organizations to the receiving agency. The levels of fees and charges, management, and utilization of such fees and charges shall be implemented according to the regulations of the Government, the Minister of Finance, or the People's Councils of provinces corresponding to the respective fees and charges.

Chapter II. DELEGATION AND GRADATION IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR

Section 1. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR

Article 4. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Prime Minister under the Oil and Gas Law 2022

1. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding approval of the list of basic investigation projects on oil and gas as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 10 of the Oil and Gas Law 2022 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

2. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister concerning approval of the plan for selecting contractors, results of selecting oil and gas contractors, and completion of contents of oil and gas contracts as stipulated at points a, c, d of Clause 1, Article 24 of the Oil and Gas Law 2022 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

3. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding approval of the contents of oil and gas contracts and adjustment of contents of oil and gas contracts as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 26 and Clause 1, Article 28 of the Oil and Gas Law 2022 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

4. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister concerning decision-making on the main contents of other types of oil and gas contracts as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 30 of the Oil and Gas Law 2022 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

5. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding approval of extension of the term of oil and gas contracts, duration of extension of exploration and exploitation phases in special cases, and extension of retention time for discovered gas areas as stipulated in Clauses 4 and 5, Article 31 of the Oil and Gas Law 2022 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

6. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister concerning approval of expansion of contract areas, consolidation of discovered oil and gas fields, and oil and gas fields as stipulated in Clause 6, Article 32 of the Oil and Gas Law 2022 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

7. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding approval of transfer of participation rights, rights, and obligations of contractors in oil and gas contracts as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 36 of the Oil and Gas Law 2022 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

8. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister concerning examination and decision-making on the State Oil and Gas Corporation's exercise of participation rights, priority purchase rights, and acceptance of participation rights in oil and gas contracts as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 39 of the Oil and Gas Law 2022 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

9. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister concerning examination and approval of designation of contractors to sign new oil and gas contracts when existing contracts expire as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 40 of the Oil and Gas Law 2022 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

10. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister concerning approval of subsequent plans for handling oil fields, clusters of oil fields, and oil blocks when oil and gas contracts expire; mechanisms for managing and exploiting residual oil fields, clusters of oil fields, and oil blocks as stipulated in Clauses 2, 3, and 5, Article 41 of the Oil and Gas Law 2022 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

11. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister concerning approval of the implementation plan for integrated projects involving land-based and offshore oil and gas facilities and equipment as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 42 of the Oil and Gas Law 2022 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

12. The procedures and processes for implementation are specified in Appendix I attached to this Decree.

Section 2. GRADATION IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR

Article 5. Gradation of tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister under Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2023 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Oil and Gas Law

1. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding approval of the list of basic investigation projects on oil and gas as stipulated in Clauses 6, 7, and 8, Article 3 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

2. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding approval of the bidding plan, bidding results as stipulated in Clause 5, Article 13 and Clauses 5, 6, Article 20 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

3. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding approval of the contents of oil and gas contracts, adjustment of the contents of oil and gas contracts as stipulated in Clauses 4, 5, Article 21 and Clauses 2, 3, Article 23 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

4. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding extension of the term of oil and gas contracts, the term of exploration phases in special cases, permission to extend the retention period for discovered areas as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 27 and Clause 8, Article 28 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

5. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding approval of proposals to expand the area of oil and gas contracts, consolidation of oil and gas discoveries, oil and gas fields as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 32 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

6. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding approval of the transfer of participation rights, rights and obligations of contractors in oil and gas contracts as stipulated in Clauses 4, 5, Article 33 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

7. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding decision-making for the State Corporation of Industry and Energy Vietnam to exercise participation rights, preferential purchase rights of participation interests, and acceptance of participation interests in oil and gas contracts as stipulated in Clauses 4, 5, Article 34 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

8. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding approval of the designation of contractors to sign new oil and gas contracts when existing oil and gas contracts expire as stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, Article 36 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

9. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding approval of subsequent handling plans for oil and gas fields, clusters, blocks when oil and gas contracts expire as stipulated in Clause 6, Article 36 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

10. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding acceptance of oil and gas fields, clusters, blocks from contractors when oil and gas contracts expire as stipulated in Clause 7, Article 36 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

11. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding approval of the implementation plan for integrated development projects of oil and gas facilities and equipment on land and at sea as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 45 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

12. The procedures and processes for implementation are specified in Appendix I attached to this Decree.

Chapter III. DELEGATION AND GRADATION IN THE CHEMICAL SECTOR

Section 1. DELEGATION IN THE CHEMICAL SECTOR

Article 6. ^{[ ]} (Repealed)

Article 7. ^{[ ]} (Repealed)

Section 2. DELEGATION IN THE FIELD OF CHEMICALS

Article 8. ^{[ ]} (Repealed)

Article 9. ^{[ ]} (Repealed)

Article 10. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade pursuant to Decision No. 26/2016/QĐ-TTg dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on the Regulation on Emergency Response to Toxic Chemical Incidents, amended and supplemented by Decision No. 04/2020/QĐ-TTg dated January 13, 2020 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of the Regulation on Emergency Response to Toxic Chemical Incidents issued together with Decision No. 26/2016/QĐ-TTg dated July 1, 2016 of the Government (hereinafter referred to collectively as Decision No. 26/2016/QĐ-TTg)

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding approval of the Provincial Prevention and Response Plan for Toxic Chemical Incidents as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 6 of Decision No. 26/2016/QĐ-TTg dated July 1, 2016 of the Government (amended and supplemented by Clause 1, Article 1 of Decision No. 04/2020/QĐ-TTg dated January 13, 2020 of the Government) shall be carried out by the People's Committee at the provincial level.

2. The procedures for implementation as provided in Clause 1 of this Article are set forth in Appendix II attached hereto.

Chapter IV. DELEGATION AND DECENTRALIZATION IN THE FIELD OF TRADE PROMOTION

Section 1. DELEGATION IN THE FIELD OF TRADE PROMOTION

Article 11. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Government under the Commercial Law 2005, amended and supplemented in 2017 and 2019 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the Commercial Law)

The tasks and powers of the Government in specifying the maximum value limit of goods and services used for promotional activities and the maximum discount rate for goods and services offered in promotional activities as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 94 of the Commercial Law shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Article 12. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under the Commercial Law

The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning registration of traders organizing when allowing other traders to participate in foreign trade fairs and exhibitions as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 133 of the Commercial Law shall be carried out by the People's Committee at the provincial level.

Section 2. DECENTRALIZATION IN THE FIELD OF TRADE PROMOTION

Article 13. Decentralization of tasks and powers of the Prime Minister under Decree No. 28/2018/NĐ-CP dated March 1, 2018 of the Government detailing the Law on Foreign Trade Management on certain measures to develop foreign trade, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 14/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 7, 2024 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 28/2018/NĐ-CP dated March 1, 2018 of the Government detailing the Law on Foreign Trade Management on certain measures to develop foreign trade (hereinafter referred to collectively as Decree No. 28/2018/NĐ-CP)

The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister in deciding other trade promotion activities supported from the National Program on Trade Promotion as stipulated in Clause 5, Article 15 of Decree No. 28/2018/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

Article 14. Decentralization of tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 81/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 22, 2018 of the Government detailing the Commercial Law on trade promotion activities, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 17/2020/NĐ-CP dated February 5, 2020 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of related Decrees concerning investment business conditions within the scope of management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Decree No. 128/2024/NĐ-CP dated October 10, 2024 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 81/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 22, 2018 of the Government detailing the Commercial Law on trade promotion activities (hereinafter referred to collectively as Decree No. 81/2018/NĐ-CP)

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in confirming or not confirming the organization of traders for other traders, organizations, or individuals to participate in foreign trade fairs and exhibitions (excluding activities within the framework of trade promotion programs and activities decided by the Prime Minister) as stipulated in Point b, Clause 2, Article 29 of Decree No. 81/2018/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee at the provincial level.

2. The procedures for implementation are set forth in Appendix III attached hereto.

Chapter V. DECENTRALIZATION IN THE FIELD OF PETROLEUM COMMERCE

Article 15. The division of tasks and powers of the Prime Minister under Decree No. 83/2014/ND-CP dated September 3, 2014 of the Government on gasoline business, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 08/2018/ND-CP dated January 15, 2018 of the Government amending some Decrees related to investment conditions within the scope of management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Decree No. 95/2021/ND-CP dated November 1, 2021 of the Government amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 83/2014/ND-CP dated September 3, 2014 of the Government on gasoline business, and Decree No. 80/2023/ND-CP dated November 17, 2023 of the Government amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 95/2021/ND-CP dated November 1, 2021 and Decree No. 83/2014/ND-CP dated September 3, 2014 of the Government on gasoline business (hereinafter referred to collectively as Decree No. 83/2014/ND-CP).

1. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding permission for the transfer of shares to foreign investors as stipulated in Article 5a of Decree No. 83/2014/ND-CP shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade according to the procedures and formalities prescribed by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

2. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding the provision of the roadmap for applying the blending ratio of biofuels with traditional fuels as stipulated in Clause 19, Article 9, Clause 16, Article 15, and Point h, Clause 1, Article 40 of Decree No. 83/2014/ND-CP shall be implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Chapter VI. DELEGATION IN THE FIELD OF GAS BUSINESS

Article 16. The division of tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 87/2018/ND-CP dated June 15, 2018 of the Government on gas business, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 17/2020/ND-CP and Decree No. 85/2024/ND-CP dated July 10, 2024 of the Government detailing some provisions of the Price Law (hereinafter referred to collectively as Decree No. 87/2018/ND-CP).

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning the issuance, amendment, reissuance, and revocation of Certificates of Eligibility for Exporters and Importers of LPG/LNG/CNG as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 44, Article 45, and Clause 2, Article 46 of Decree No. 87/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committees of provinces.

2. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning the issuance, amendment, reissuance, and revocation of Certificates of Eligibility for Production and Repair of LPG Bottles as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 44, Article 45, and Clause 2, Article 46 of Decree No. 87/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committees of provinces.

3. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning the issuance, amendment, reissuance, and revocation of Certificates of Eligibility for Production of Mini LPG Bottles as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 44, Article 45, and Clause 2, Article 46 of Decree No. 87/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committees of provinces.

4. The procedures for implementation are specified in Appendix IV attached to this Decree.

Chapter VII.DELEGATION AND DIVISION OF POWERS IN THE FIELD OF TOBACCO BUSINESS AND ALCOHOL BUSINESS

Section 1. DELEGATION OF POWERS IN THE FIELD OF TOBACCO BUSINESS

Article 17. The delegation of tasks and powers of the Prime Minister under the Tobacco Control Law 2012, amended and supplemented in 2018 and 2023 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the Tobacco Control Law).

1. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister in agreeing in writing to franchise agreements for the ownership of industrial property rights for tobacco production at enterprises already holding a tobacco production license as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 21 of the Tobacco Control Law shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

2. The procedures for implementation are specified in Appendix V attached to this Decree.

Section 2. DELEGATION IN THE FIELD OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BUSINESS

Article 18. Delegation of the Prime Minister's authority under Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP dated June 27, 2013 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Prevention and Control of Harmful Effects of Tobacco concerning tobacco products business, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 106/2017/ND-CP dated September 14, 2017 of the Government amending and supplementing some articles of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP dated June 27, 2013 of the Government detailing certain provisions and measures to implement the Law on Prevention and Control of Harmful Effects of Tobacco concerning tobacco products business, Decree No. 08/2018/ND-CP, and Decree No. 17/2020/ND-CP (hereinafter referred to collectively as Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP)

1. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding permission for the production of foreign-branded tobacco products for consumption in Vietnam as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 22 and Clause 8, Article 45 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

2. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding approval of foreign investment in joint ventures for the production of tobacco products as stipulated in Point d, Clause 1, Clause 2, Article 25 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

3. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding approval of trademark licensing contracts for the production of tobacco products as stipulated in Point d, Clause 1, Clause 3, Article 25 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall only be carried out at enterprises that have a Tobacco Production License, and shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

4. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding special cases as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 32 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province.

5. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding issuance, reissuance, amendment, supplementation, revocation of Licenses for Processing Tobacco Raw Materials as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 14 and Article 43 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

6. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding approval of importation of tobacco raw materials and cigarette paper for domestic tobacco production as stipulated in Point d, Clause 2, Article 36 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

7. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding written agreement for leasing, borrowing, transferring specialized machinery and equipment of tobacco production enterprises with excess production capacity and the reallocation of tobacco product production capacity of enterprises as stipulated in Point b, Clause 3, Clause 4, Article 21 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

8. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding investment in modernization of equipment and technology; production of export tobacco products, processing export tobacco products; relocation according to planning; investment in processing tobacco raw materials as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 24 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

9. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding importation of tobacco products for non-commercial purposes as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 31 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

10. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding sale, export, re-export, liquidation of specialized machinery and equipment of tobacco production enterprises and tobacco raw material processing enterprises as stipulated in Point b, Clauses 2, 3, 4, 5, Article 33 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

11. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding permission for the importation of specialized machinery and equipment for tobacco production as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 34 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

12. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding organization of inspection, detection, and handling of machinery and equipment for producing tobacco products without legitimate origin as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 35 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall be mainly carried out by the People's Committee of the province, in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Finance.

13. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding approval of importation of tobacco raw materials and cigarette paper for export production and export processing as stipulated in Point d, Clause 2, Article 36 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

14. The procedures and formalities for implementation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 of this Article are specified in Appendix V attached to this Decree.

Article 19. Delegation of Tasks and Authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP

1. The tasks and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the issuance, reissuance, amendment, supplementation, and revocation of Distribution Licenses for tobacco products as stipulated in point a, Clause 1, Article 28 and Article 43 of Decree No. 67/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by provincial People's Committees. Decree No. 67/2013/NĐ-CP shall be implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The procedures for implementation are specified in Appendix V attached to this Decree.

Section 3. DELEGATION IN THE FIELD OF ALCOHOL SALES

Article 20. Delegation of Tasks and Authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 105/2017/ND-CP dated September 14, 2017 of the Government on alcohol business, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 17/2020/ND-CP (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 105/2017/ND-CP)

1. The tasks and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the issuance, amendment, supplementation, reissuance, and revocation of Production Licenses for industrial alcohol with a capacity of three million liters or more per year as stipulated in point a, point d, Clause 1, Article 25 and Clause 2, Article 33 of Decree No. 105/2017/ND-CP shall be carried out by provincial People's Committees. Decree No. 105/2017/NĐ-CP shall be implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The tasks and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the issuance, amendment, supplementation, reissuance, and revocation of Distribution Licenses for alcohol as stipulated in point a, point d, Clause 1, Article 25 and Clause 2, Article 33 of Decree No. 105/2017/ND-CP shall be carried out by provincial People's Committees. Decree No. 105/2017/NĐ-CP shall be implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

3. The procedures for implementation are specified in Appendix VI attached to this Decree.

Chapter VIII. DELEGATION IN THE FIELD OF MARKET DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Article 21. Delegation of Tasks and Authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 60/2024/ND-CP dated June 5, 2024 of the Government on market development and management, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 115/2024/ND-CP of the Government detailing certain provisions and measures to implement the Law on Bidding concerning the selection of investors for investment projects using land (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 60/2024/ND-CP)

The tasks and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the guidance and organization of training in market development and management as stipulated in point b, Clause 1, Article 38 of Decree No. 60/2024/ND-CP shall be carried out by provincial People's Committees.

Chapter IX. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY AND TASKS IN THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL EXPLOSIVES AND PRECURSOR CHEMICALS FOR EXPLOSIVES

Section 1. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY IN THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL EXPLOSIVES AND PRECURSOR CHEMICALS FOR EXPLOSIVES

Article 22. Delegation of Tasks and Authorities of the Prime Minister under the Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives, and Auxiliary Tools 2024

1. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding the assignment of tasks to organizations and enterprises producing industrial explosives as stipulated in point a, Clause 2, Article 34 and point b, Clause 1, Article 35 of the Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives, and Auxiliary Tools 2024 shall be carried out by the Ministers of Industry and Trade, Public Security, and Defense within their respective areas of responsibility.

2. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding the assignment of tasks to enterprises trading in industrial explosives as stipulated in point a, Clause 3, Article 34 and point b, Clause 1, Article 36 of the Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives, and Auxiliary Tools 2024 shall be carried out by the Ministers of Industry and Trade, Public Security, and Defense within their respective areas of responsibility.

3. The procedures for implementing Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article are specified in Appendix VII attached to this Decree.

Article 23. Division of duties and powers of the Minister of Industry and Trade under the Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives, and Ammunition Support Tools 2024

1. The duties and powers of the Minister of Industry and Trade regarding the issuance of documents to propose explosive service permits on the continental shelf or explosive services with a scope of operation throughout the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as stipulated in Point b, Clause 4, Article 40 of the Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives, and Ammunition Support Tools 2024 shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The duties and powers of the Minister of Industry and Trade concerning the determination of the competent authority to issue certificates of qualification for the production of explosive precursors as stipulated in Clause 5, Article 44 of the Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives, and Ammunition Support Tools shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

3. The procedures and formalities for implementing Clause 1 of this Article are specified in Appendix VII attached to this Decree.

Section 2. GRADING IN THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL EXPLOSIVES

Article 24. Division of duties and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 181/2024/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2024 of the Government detailing some provisions of the Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives, and Ammunition Support Tools regarding industrial explosives and explosive precursors

1. The duties and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning training, inspection, issuance, and reissuance of technical safety training certificates for industrial explosives as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 6, Article 9, and Point b, Clause 1, Article 18 of Decree No. 181/2024/NĐ-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The procedures and formalities for implementing Clause 1 of this Article are specified in Appendix VII attached to this Decree.

Chapter X. DIVISION OF POWERS AND GRADING IN THE FIELD OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Section 1. DIVISION OF POWERS IN THE FIELD OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Article 25. Division of duties and powers of the Government under the Electricity Law 2024

1. The duties and powers of the Government regarding the protection of electrical infrastructure safety as stipulated in Clause 5, Article 67 of the Electricity Law 2024 shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade. 2. The duties and powers of the Government regarding the protective zone for the safety of electrical infrastructure as stipulated in Clause 10, Article 68 of the Electricity Law 2024 shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

3. The duties and powers of the Government regarding general regulations on electrical safety as stipulated in Clause 9, Article 69 of the Electricity Law 2024 shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

4. The duties and powers of the Government regarding general regulations on electrical safety during use for living purposes and services as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 74 of the Electricity Law 2024 shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

5. The duties and powers of the Government regarding general regulations on classification and grading of hydropower projects as stipulated in Clause 7, Article 75 of the Electricity Law 2024 shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

6. The duties and powers of the Government regarding general regulations on safety during the management and operation phase as stipulated in Clause 5, Article 77 of the Electricity Law 2024 shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

7. The duties and powers of the Government regarding general regulations on the protection zone of hydropower projects as stipulated in Clause 8, Article 78 of the Electricity Law 2024 shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

7. The tasks and powers of the Government regarding general provisions on the scope of protection of hydropower works as stipulated in Clause 8, Article 78 of the Electricity Law 2024 shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

Section 2. GRADATION IN THE FIELD OF ELECTRICITY SAFETY

Article 26. Grading of tasks and authorities of the Government under Decree No. 62/2025/ND-CP dated March 4, 2025, of the Government detailing the implementation of the Electricity Law on protecting power facilities and safety in the electricity sector

1. The tasks and authorities of the Government regarding the protection zone for power facilities as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 12 of Decree No. 62/2025/ND-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

2. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister concerning the approval of the list of important special hydropower projects as stipulated in Point a, Clause 5, Article 30 of Decree No. 62/2025/ND-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

3. The tasks and authorities of the Minister of Industry and Trade regarding the examination, approval, and adjustment approval of dam protection plans and reservoirs of important special hydropower projects and hydropower dams constructed across two or more provinces as stipulated in Point a, Clause 5, Article 76 of the Electricity Law 2024, Point a, Clause 4 and Clause 7, Article 35 of Decree No. 62/2025/ND-CP shall be carried out by the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province.

4. The procedures for implementing Clause 3 of this Article are specified in Appendix VIII attached to this Decree.

Chapter XI. GRADATION IN THE FIELD OF LABOR SAFETY AND HEALTH

Article 27. Grading of tasks and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 44/2016/ND-CP dated May 15, 2016, of the Government detailing some provisions of the Labor Safety and Health Law on technical inspection activities, labor safety training, and occupational environment monitoring.

1. The tasks and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the issuance and reissuance of certificates for technical inspectors within the scope of management of industries and sectors as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 42 of Decree No. 44/2016/ND-CP shall be carried out by the Provincial People's Committees.

2. The procedures for implementing Clause 1 of this Article are specified in Appendix IX attached to this Decree.

Chapter XII. GRANTING OF AUTHORITY AND GRADATION IN THE FIELD OF COMMERCE AND FOREIGN TRADE

Section 1. GRANTING OF AUTHORITY IN THE FIELD OF COMMERCE AND FOREIGN TRADE

Article 28. Granting of authority of tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Industry and Trade under the Foreign Trade Management Law 2017

1. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister to approve export and import of goods for special purposes, warranty, analysis, testing, scientific research, medical purposes, pharmaceutical production, national defense, and security as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 10 of the Foreign Trade Management Law 2017, except for strategic weapons and equipment, and special technical means according to laws on national defense industry and security mobilization, shall be carried out by Ministries and agencies with management authority, except for weapons and equipment of strategic significance, special technical means according to laws on national defense industry, security, and industrial mobilization.

2. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister to consider and approve transit of goods that are weapons, explosives, explosive precursors, and support tools as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 44 of the Foreign Trade Management Law 2017 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

3. The tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister to approve traders to carry out processing activities of goods listed in the Catalogue of Prohibited Export and Import Goods, temporarily suspended Export and Import Goods for foreign traders to consume abroad as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 51 of the Foreign Trade Management Law 2017 shall be carried out by Ministries and agencies with management authority.

4. The tasks and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the issuance of transit permits for goods listed in the Catalogue of Prohibited Export and Import Goods, temporarily suspended Export and Import Goods, and goods prohibited from trading according to the law as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 44 of the Foreign Trade Management Law 2017 shall be carried out by the Provincial People's Committees.

5. The tasks and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade to extend the time limit for transit of goods as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 44 of the Foreign Trade Management Law according to Clause 2, Article 47 of the Foreign Trade Management Law shall be carried out by the Provincial People's Committees.

6. The tasks and authorities of the Minister of Industry and Trade regarding the issuance of Certificates of Origin for exported goods and written approval for traders to self-certify the origin of exported goods as stipulated in Article 34 of the Foreign Trade Management Law 2017 shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade and the Provincial People's Committees according to the law on the origin of goods.

7. The procedures for implementation are specified in Appendix X attached to this Decree.

Article 29. Allocation of Duties and Authorities of the Prime Minister under the Trade Law 2005

1. The duties and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding the approval of goods and services prohibited from export to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions abroad as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 135 of the Trade Law shall be carried out by ministries and ministerial-level agencies with management authority.

2. The duties and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding the approval of the sale or gift of goods prohibited from export but temporarily exported for participation in trade fairs and exhibitions abroad as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 137 of the Trade Law shall be carried out by ministries and ministerial-level agencies with management authority.

3. The procedures for implementing Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article are specified in Appendix X issued together with this Decree.

Article 30. Allocation of Duties and Authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under the Civil Air Defense Law 2024

1. The duties and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning the issuance of permits for import, temporary import for re-export, and temporary export for re-import of unmanned aircraft, other flying vehicles, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of unmanned aircraft and other flying vehicles as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 27 of the Civil Air Defense Law 2024 shall be implemented by provincial People's Committees after obtaining written consensus from the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

2. The procedures for implementing Clause 1 of this Article shall be governed by guiding legal documents for the implementation of the Civil Air Defense Law 2024.

Section 2. DELEGATION IN THE FIELD OF TRADE AND FOREIGN TRADE

Article 31. Allocation of Duties and Authorities of the Prime Minister and Ministries and Ministerial-Level Agencies under Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP dated May 15, 2018 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Foreign Trade Management Law

1. The duties and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding the examination and decision to permit the export of goods prohibited from export; the import of goods prohibited from import for special purposes such as warranty, analysis, testing, scientific research, healthcare, pharmaceutical production, national defense, and security as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 5 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by ministries and ministerial-level agencies with management authority, except for strategic weapons and equipment, special technical means according to laws on national defense industry, security, and industrial mobilization.

2. The duties and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding the approval of goods prohibited from export to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions abroad as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 17 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by ministries and ministerial-level agencies with management authority.

3. The duties and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding the examination and decision to permit the transit of goods that are weapons, explosives, explosive precursors, and support tools as stipulated in Point a, Clause 1, Article 35 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

4. The duties and authorities of the Prime Minister regarding the examination and decision to permit foreign traders to process goods prohibited from export and import, goods temporarily suspended from export and import for consumption abroad as stipulated in Article 46 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by ministries and ministerial-level agencies with management authority.

5. The duties and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning the issuance of permits for the import of goods directly affecting national defense and security listed in Appendix IV of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP but not for national defense and security purposes as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 8 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by provincial People's Committees based on the opinions of the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

6. The duties and authorities of ministries and ministerial-level agencies with management authority concerning the issuance and revocation of CFS for export goods as stipulated in Clause 1 and Clause 4, Article 11 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by provincial People's Committees. The procedures for issuing CFS for export goods shall be governed by Clause 3, Article 11 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP.

7. The duties and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning the issuance of Temporary Import for Re-Export Business Licenses as stipulated in Point b, Clause 1, Article 13 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by provincial People's Committees.

8. The duties and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning the regulation of goods for temporary import and re-export business as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 14 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by provincial People's Committees.

9. The duties and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning the issuance of Temporary Import for Re-Export Licenses through other forms as stipulated in Point a, Clause 1, Article 15 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by provincial People's Committees.

10. The duties and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning the issuance of Temporary Export and Re-Import Licenses as stipulated in Point a, Clause 1 and Point a, Clause 3, Article 17 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by provincial People's Committees.

11. The duties and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning the issuance of Transshipment Business Licenses as stipulated in Point a, Clause 1, Article 18 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by provincial People's Committees.

12. The duties and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning the issuance, revocation, and temporary suspension of the validity of Transshipment Business Codes as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 26, Clause 1, Clause 2, Article 28, and Clause 1, Article 29 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP; managing the use and return of the deposit money of enterprises; organizing inspections to confirm the conditions of warehouses and yards of enterprises engaged in temporary import and re-export of frozen food as stipulated in Article 30 and Clause 2, Article 32 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by provincial People's Committees.

13. The duties and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning the examination and issuance of Transshipment Permits for goods prohibited from export and import; goods temporarily suspended from export and import; goods prohibited from business according to the law as stipulated in Point b, Clause 1, Article 35 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by provincial People's Committees.

14. The tasks and powers of the Ministry or ministerial-level agency authorized to issue Licenses for traders to enter into agency contracts for the purchase and sale of export goods under the provisions of Clause 1, Article 50 of Decree No. 69/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

15. The procedures for implementation are specified in Appendix X attached to this Decree.

Article 32. Delegation of Tasks and Powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 14/2018/ND-CP dated January 23, 2018 of the Government detailing border trade activities.

The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in collaboration with relevant agencies, to report to the Prime Minister for consideration and approval to implement trading and exchange activities at locations other than secondary border gates and border crossings as stipulated in Clause 1 and Clause 2, Article 6 of Decree No. 14/2018/ND-CP, as provided for in Clause 3, Article 6 of Decree No. 14/2018/ND-CP, shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

Article 33. Delegation of Tasks and Powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Minister of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 90/2007/ND-CP dated May 31, 2007 of the Government on the rights to export and import of foreign traders without presence in Vietnam.

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Trade (now the Ministry of Industry and Trade), the Minister of Trade (now the Minister of Industry and Trade) to issue, reissue, amend, supplement, extend, and revoke Certificates of Registration for Export and Import Rights for goods for foreign traders without presence in Vietnam as stipulated in Article 6 of Decree No. 90/2007/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The procedures for implementation are specified in Appendix X attached to this Decree.

Article 34. Delegation of Tasks and Powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 100/2020/ND-CP dated August 28, 2020 of the Government on duty-free sales.

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade to issue Import Permits for tobacco products for duty-free sales as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 5 of Decree No. 100/2020/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The procedures for implementation are specified in Appendix X of this Decree.

Chapter XIII.DELEGATION IN THE FIELD OF ACTIVITIES OF FOREIGN INVESTORS, FOREIGN ECONOMIC ORGANIZATIONS WITH FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN VIETNAM, AND FOREIGN TRADERS' REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES AND BRANCHES IN VIETNAM'S PURCHASE AND SALE OF GOODS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.

Article 35. Delegation of Tasks and Powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 07/2016/ND-CP dated January 25, 2016 of the Government detailing the Law on Trade regarding Representative Offices and Branches of Foreign Traders in Vietnam.

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade concerning issuing, reissuing, adjusting, extending, revoking Licenses for establishing Branches of foreign traders and terminating operations of Branches as stipulated in Article 6 of Decree No. 07/2016/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The procedures in Clause 1 of this Article shall be implemented according to the provisions of Articles 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 36, and 37 of Decree No. 07/2016/ND-CP.

Article 36. The division of tasks and authorities between the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the sectoral management ministries under Decree No. 09/2018/ND-CP dated January 15, 2018 of the Government on trading activities and related activities, including foreign investors' and foreign-invested economic organizations' trading activities directly related to such trading activities in Vietnam.

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in providing comments before issuing, changing registration for trading activities and directly related activities as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 6 of Decree No. 09/2018/ND-CP implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the sectoral management ministries in examining and approving during the issuance of business licenses and retail establishment permits as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 8, Articles 10 and 25, and Clause 2, Article 38 of Decree No. 09/2018/ND-CP implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

3. The procedures and formalities for implementation as stipulated in Clauses 4, 5, and 6 of Article 13, Clauses 3, 4, and 5 of Article 28, and Clauses 6, 7, and 8 of Article 29. and Clause 2 of Article 38 of Decree No. 09/2018/ND-CP.

Chapter XIV. DELEGATION IN THE FIELD OF FOOD SAFETY

Article 37. The division of tasks and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP dated February 2, 2018 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Food Safety Law.

1. The tasks and powers of the Minister of Industry and Trade regarding state inspection of exported food products as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 23 of Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP implemented by the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province.

2. The authority, tasks, and powers of the Minister of Industry and Trade concerning the traceability of non-compliant products as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 35 of Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP implemented by the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province.

3. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in designating food testing laboratories for state management, verification laboratories; final conclusions when there are discrepancies in test results among designated laboratories as stipulated in Clause 8, Article 39 of Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP, and Article 25 of Decree No. 77/2016/ND-CP implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

4. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in designating state inspection agencies for imported food safety for products within their assigned management scope as stipulated in Clause 9, Article 39 of Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

5. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in issuing certificates of food safety compliance within its management responsibility as stipulated in Clause 6, Article 39 of Decree No. 15/2018/ND-CP implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

6. The procedures and formalities for implementation are specified in Appendix XI attached to this Decree.

Chapter XV. DELEGATION IN THE FIELD OF PRODUCT AND COMMODITY QUALITY

Article 38. The division of tasks and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP dated December 31, 2008 detailing certain provisions of the Product and Commodity Quality Law on product and commodity quality management.

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade in designating conformity assessment bodies and recognizing conformity assessment results as stipulated in Article 18 of Decree No. 132/2008/ND-CP implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The procedures and formalities for implementation are specified in Appendix XII attached to this Decree.

Article 39. The division of tasks and powers under Decree No. 107/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on conditions for operating conformity assessment services, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 154/2018/ND-CP (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 107/2016/ND-CP).

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding issuing Certificates of Registration for Conformity Assessment Activities for products, goods, production processes, service supply processes, processes, and environment under the responsibility and management of the Ministry of Industry and Trade as stipulated in Article 4 of Decree No. 107/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on conditions for operating conformity assessment services shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The procedures and formalities for implementation are specified in Appendix XII attached to this Decree.

Chapter XVI. DELEGATION AND GRADATION IN THE ELECTRIC POWER SECTOR

Section 1. DELEGATION OF TASKS AND POWERS IN THE ELECTRIC POWER SECTOR

Article 40. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Prime Minister under the Electricity Law 2024

1. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding approval of the list of projects for investment in electricity business that do not fall within the scope of investment approval by the National Assembly and are included in the national power development plan as provided for in Point c Clause 1 Article 18 of the Electricity Law 2024 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

2. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding assignment of state-owned enterprises with 100% state capital to conduct offshore wind power project surveys before selecting investors as provided for in Point a Clause 2 Article 27 of the Electricity Law 2024 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

3. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding determination of the timeline for reducing cross-subsidies in electricity prices; the timeline for improving the structure of retail electricity tariffs, including multi-component retail electricity tariffs which must include at least two components such as capacity charges, energy charges, fixed charges, variable charges, or other components (if applicable), applied to customer groups when technical conditions permit as provided for in Point c Clause 3 Article 50 of the Electricity Law 2024 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

4. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding approval of the National Demand Management Program consistent with economic and social conditions at each period, including measures for demand management, financial mechanisms, and responsibilities of relevant parties as provided for in Clause 4 Article 54 of the Electricity Law 2024 shall be carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

The procedures for implementing the tasks and powers specified in Clause 2 of this Article shall be prescribed by the Minister of Agriculture and Environment.

The procedures for implementing Clauses 1, 3, and 4 of this Article shall be prescribed in Appendix XIII attached to this Decree.

Article 41. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under the Electricity Law 2024

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding specific pricing of natural gas pipeline transportation services and liquefied natural gas storage, re-gasification, transportation, and distribution services for electricity production as provided for in Clause 3 Article 79 of the Electricity Law 2024 shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The procedures for implementing Clause 1 of this Article shall be prescribed in Section 2 of Decree No. 85/2024/ND-CP dated July 10, 2024 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Price Law and Circular No. 45/2024/TT-BTC dated July 1, 2024 of the Minister of Finance on the issuance of general pricing methods for goods and services priced by the State and related legal documents.

Section 2. DELEGATION IN THE ELECTRIC POWER SECTOR

Article 42. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 56/2025/ND-CP dated March 3, 2025 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Electricity Law on planning for electric power development, schemes for developing electricity distribution networks, investment in construction of electric power projects, and tendering to select investors for electric power business projects

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding specific pricing for services of natural gas liquefaction storage, regeneration, transportation, and distribution for electricity production as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 15 of Decree No. 56/2025/ND-CP shall be implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The procedures for implementing Clause 1 of this Article shall be prescribed in Section 2 of Decree No. 85/2024/ND-CP dated July 10, 2024 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Price Law and Circular No. 45/2024/TT-BTC dated July 1, 2024 of the Minister of Finance on the issuance of general pricing methods for goods and services priced by the State and related legal documents.

Article 43. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 61/2025/ND-CP dated March 4, 2025 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Electricity Law on licenses for electric power activities

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding issuance of licenses for electric power activities in the distribution sector as stipulated in Point c, Clause 1, Article 22 of Decree No. 61/2025/ND-CP shall be implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding issuance of licenses for electric power activities in the wholesale and retail electricity sectors as stipulated in Points d and e, Clause 1, Article 22 of Decree No. 61/2025/ND-CP shall be implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

3. The procedures for issuing new, amending, supplementing, reissuing, and extending licenses for electric power activities shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 18 of Decree No. 61/2025/ND-CP.

4. The procedures for revoking licenses for electric power activities shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Clause 3, Article 23 of Decree No. 61/2025/ND-CP.

Chapter XVII. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY IN THE CONSUMER RIGHTS PROTECTION SECTOR

Section 1. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY IN THE CONSUMER RIGHTS PROTECTION SECTOR

Article 44. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Government under the Consumer Rights Protection Law 2023

The tasks and powers of the Government to detail the Consumer Rights Protection Law stipulated in Clause 9, Article 3, Clause 2, Article 9, Clause 2, Article 13, Clause 5, Article 23, Clause 5, Article 28, Clause 3, Article 32, Clause 5, Article 33, Clause 4, Article 37, Clause 5, Article 39, Clause 3, Article 40, Clause 3, Article 47, and Clause 2, Article 73 of the Consumer Rights Protection Law 2023 shall be implemented by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

Article 45. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Prime Minister under the Consumer Rights Protection Law 2023

1. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding promulgation of the List of products, goods, and services that must register contracts according to model contracts and general trading conditions as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 28 of the Consumer Rights Protection Law 2023 shall be implemented by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

2. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding promulgation of the List of products, goods, and services that must register contracts according to model contracts and general trading conditions as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 28 of the Consumer Rights Protection Law 2023 shall be implemented by the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province.

Article 46. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under the Consumer Rights Protection Law 2023

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding receiving and resolving consumer negotiation support requests as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 56, Article 57, and Article 58 of the Consumer Rights Protection Law 2023 shall be implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding organizing surveys and testing; announcing survey and testing results on product quality, goods, and services; informing and warning consumers about products, goods, and services within the assigned management sector as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 75 of the Consumer Rights Protection Law 2023 shall be implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

3. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding implementing the assignment of tasks to social organizations with purposes and objectives participating in protecting consumer rights as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 53 of the Consumer Rights Protection Law 2023 and related laws as stipulated in Clause 5, Article 75 of the Consumer Rights Protection Law 2023 shall be implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

4. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding managing the activities of social organizations participating in protecting consumer rights and consumer dispute resolution organizations as stipulated by law as stipulated in Clause 6, Article 75 of the Consumer Rights Protection Law 2023 shall be implemented by the People's Committee of the province.

Section 2. DELEGATION IN THE FIELD OF CONSUMER RIGHTS PROTECTION

Article 47. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 55/2024/ND-CP dated May 16, 2024 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Consumer Rights Protection

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the acceptance of registration files for standard contracts and general terms of trade as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 7 of Decree No. 55/2024/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the acceptance of notifications from organizations and individuals engaged in business about the registration and application of standard contracts and general terms of trade as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 7 of Decree No. 55/2024/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

Article 48. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 40/2018/ND-CP dated March 12, 2018 of the Government on the management of multi-level marketing activities amended and supplemented by Decree No. 03/2023/ND-CP dated February 10, 2023 of the Government on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the National Competition Authority and Decree No. 18/2023/ND-CP dated April 28, 2023 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 40/2018/ND-CP dated March 12, 2018 of the Government on the management of multi-level marketing activities (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 40/2018/ND-CP)

1. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the handling of procedures for terminating multi-level marketing sales as stipulated in Article 18 of Decree No. 40/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

2. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the recognition of training programs on legal knowledge for multi-level marketing sales as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 35 and Clauses 1, 2, and 3, Article 36 of Decree No. 40/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

3. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the inspection and supervision of the operation of training institutions on legal knowledge for multi-level marketing sales as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 37 of Decree No. 40/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

4. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the inspection, issuance, and revocation of certificates of legal knowledge for multi-level marketing sales as stipulated in Articles 38 and 39 of Decree No. 40/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

5. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the inspection, issuance, and revocation of certificates of legal knowledge for local focal points as stipulated in Articles 38 and 39 of Decree No. 40/2018/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

6. The procedures and formalities for implementation in this Article are prescribed in Appendix XIV attached hereto.

Chapter XVIII.DELEGATION IN THE FIELD OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE

Article 49. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Prime Minister under Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP dated May 16, 2013 of the Government on electronic commerce amended and supplemented by Decree No. 08/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 85/2021/ND-CP dated September 25, 2021 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP dated May 16, 2013 of the Government on electronic commerce (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP)

1. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding the provision of objects participating, scope of application, management mechanisms, and financial support for the National Program on Electronic Commerce Development as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 7 of Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

2. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the acceptance of procedures for notifying websites for electronic commerce sales as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 53 of Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

3. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the acceptance of procedures for notifying applications for electronic commerce sales as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 25 of Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

4. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding the acceptance of procedures for registering the operation of credit rating websites for electronic commerce as stipulated in Article 60 of Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

5. The tasks and powers of the Ministry of Industry and Trade regarding soliciting opinions from the Ministry of Public Security on national security during the process of applying for and adjusting Business Licenses as stipulated in Clause 5, Article 67c of Decree No. 52/2013/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committee of the province.

6. The procedures and formalities for implementation in Clauses 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this Article are prescribed in Appendix XV attached hereto.

Chapter XIX. ON THE DECENTRALIZATION AND DELEGATION OF POWERS IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY EFFICIENT USE AND CONSERVATION

Section 1. DELEGATION OF POWERS IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY EFFICIENT USE AND CONSERVATION

Article 50. Delegation of tasks and powers of the Prime Minister under the Law on Energy Efficient Use and Conservation 2010 amended and supplemented in 2018 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the Law on Energy Efficient Use and Conservation)

1. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding the issuance of the annual list of key energy-consuming facilities as stipulated in Article 32 of the Law on Energy Efficient Use and Conservation shall be carried out by the People's Committees of provinces.

2. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister concerning the issuance of the List of Equipment and Vehicles Required to Be Labeled with Energy Efficiency Labels and the Implementation Schedule as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 39 of the Law on Energy Efficient Use and Conservation shall be implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Construction within their respective functions, tasks, and authorities.

Section 2. DECENTRALIZATION IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY EFFICIENT USE AND CONSERVATION

Article 51. Decentralization of tasks and powers of the Prime Minister under Decree No. 21/2011/ND-CP dated March 29, 2011 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of the Law on Energy Efficient Use and Conservation

1. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding the issuance of the national list of key energy-consuming facilities as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 7 of Decree No. 21/2011/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committees of provinces.

2. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister concerning the issuance of the list of state budget-funded agencies and units eligible for rewards or penalties for energy efficient use and conservation as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 11 of Decree No. 21/2011/ND-CP shall be carried out by the People's Committees of provinces.

3. The tasks and powers of the Prime Minister regarding the issuance of the List of Equipment and Vehicles Required to Be Labeled with Energy Efficiency Labels and the Implementation Schedule as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 14 of Decree No. 21/2011/ND-CP shall be implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Construction within their respective functions, tasks, and authorities.

Chapter XX. DECENTRALIZATION IN THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL PROMOTION

Article 52. ^{[ ]} (Repealed)

Chapter XXI. DECENTRALIZATION IN THE FIELD OF MINERAL COMMODITIES BUSINESS

Article 53. Decentralization of tasks and powers of the Prime Minister under Decree No. 17/2020/ND-CP

1. The authority of the Prime Minister to decide on cases of minerals in stock that remain unsold domestically wishing to be re-exported or minerals needed to be transferred abroad for analysis, research, technology testing, and other exceptional cases as stipulated in Article 14 of Decree No. 17/2020/ND-CP shall be handled by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and the People's Committees of provinces to inspect, review, and make decisions. remaining in stock due to unsold domestic consumption wishing to re-export or minerals needed to be transferred abroad for analysis, research, technology processing testing and other individual cases as specified in Article 14 of Decree No. 17/2020/NĐ-CP shall be inspected in reality, reviewed, and decided upon by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and the People's Committee of the province.

2. The procedures and steps for requesting re-export or export as provided in paragraph 1 of this Article are as follows:

a) Businesses with such needs shall submit a written request to the People's Committee of the province. Based on local realities, the People's Committee of the province shall send its opinion to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for consideration and decision;

b) On the basis of the opinion of the People's Committee of the province, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall take the lead, seek opinions from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and relevant agencies. The Minister of Industry and Trade shall consider and decide each specific case.

Chapter XXII. GRADATION IN THE FIELD OF SUPPORT INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

Article 54. Gradation of tasks and authorities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade under Decree No. 111/2015/ND-CP dated November 3, 2015 of the Government on support industry development

1. The authority of the Ministry of Industry and Trade to issue Certificates of Preferential Treatment for projects producing products listed in the Priority Support Industry Product List for small and medium-sized enterprises as stipulated in point a, Clause 2, Article 11 of Decree No. 111/2015/ND-CP shall be implemented by the People's Committees of provinces.

2. The procedures and formalities for implementation in this article shall be carried out in accordance with Appendix XVI attached to this Decree.

Chapter XXIII. GRADATION IN THE AUTOMOBILE SECTOR

Article 55. Gradation of tasks and authorities of the Prime Minister under Decree No. 116/2017/ND-CP dated October 17, 2017 of the Government on conditions for automobile production, assembly, import, and after-sales service

The task and authority of the Prime Minister to promulgate methods for determining the ratio of domestic value added for automobiles at point d, Clause 1, Article 29 of Decree No. 116/2017/ND-CP shall be implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in coordination with relevant agencies.

Chapter XXIV. RESPONSIBILITIES OF MINISTRIES AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Article 56. Responsibilities of sectoral ministries and management agencies

1. Responsibilities of the Ministry of Industry and Trade

a) To take the lead and coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies to organize the implementation and deployment of tasks and authorities delegated according to the provisions of this Decree and laws on government organization and local administration;

b) To guide provincial People's Committees on administrative procedures as prescribed by this Decree and related laws. To announce changes in administrative procedures due to reassignment of authority as required by laws on administrative procedure control;

c) To ensure resource conditions for the implementation and deployment of this Decree;

d) To monitor and report annually before December 15 to the Government and the Ministry of Home Affairs on the implementation of this Decree.

2. Responsibilities of specialized sectoral ministries and agencies involved

a) To cooperate with the Ministry of Industry and Trade in organizing the implementation and deployment of tasks and authorities delegated according to the provisions of this Decree and other related laws within their functions, tasks, and authorities;

b) To proactively monitor and report to the Government and the Ministry of Home Affairs on the implementation of this Decree within their functions, tasks, and authorities;

c) To ensure resource conditions for implementation.

Article 57. Responsibilities of the Ministry of Finance

To ensure financial resources for implementation after assuming delegated tasks and authorities.

Article 58. Responsibilities of the Ministry of Home Affairs

1. To be the focal point and take the lead in monitoring the implementation as prescribed by this Decree.

2. To monitor, urge, and guide ministries and ministerial-level agencies to implement this Decree in compliance with laws on government organization and local administration.

3. To ensure human resource conditions for implementation after assuming delegated tasks and authorities.

Article 59. Responsibilities of the Provincial People's Committee

1. Organize the implementation and deployment of tasks and powers delegated according to this Decree and the laws on government organization and local administration.

2. Ensure the availability of resources for implementation at the local level.

3. Announce administrative procedures at the local level based on the decision on announcing administrative procedures by the Minister of Industry and Trade.

Chapter XXV.IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS ^{[ ]}

Article 60. Effective Date

1. This Decree takes effect from July 1, 2025.

Clause 2. This Decree ceases to take effect from March 1, 2027, except in the following cases:

a) Ministries and ministerial-level agencies report to the Government to propose and obtain the National Assembly’s decision to extend the application period of this Decree in whole or in part.

b) Laws, resolutions of the National Assembly, ordinances, resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly, decrees, and resolutions of the Government, decisions of the Prime Minister that stipulate state management authority, responsibilities, procedures, and processes as specified in this Decree, adopted or issued from July 1, 2025 and become effective before March 1, 2027, shall render corresponding provisions in this Decree invalid upon the effectiveness of such legal documents.

3. During the period when the provisions of this Decree are effective, if the provisions regarding state management authority, responsibilities, procedures, and processes in this Decree differ from related legal documents, they shall be implemented according to the provisions of this Decree.

4. The Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees organize the delegation and authorization within their defined jurisdiction according to this Decree and the laws on government organization and local administration.

5. In case of difficulties during the implementation process, the Minister of Industry and Trade, other ministers, and heads of ministerial-level agencies authorized by the Government shall provide guidance on the application of this Decree or implement specialized guidance on the execution of related legal documents under their state management functions according to the laws on promulgating legal documents.

Article 61. Transitional Provisions

1. For trade fairs and exhibitions abroad confirmed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade before the effective date of this Decree, after the conclusion of the fair or exhibition, traders shall report the results of organizing the fair or exhibition to the Ministry of Industry and Trade in accordance with Clause 10, Article 29 of Decree No. 81/2018/NĐ-CP.

2. The maximum value limit of goods and services used for promotions and the maximum discount rate for promoted goods and services as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 1 of Decree No. 128/2024/NĐ-CP will cease to be effective simultaneously with the effective date of the legal document issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade pursuant to the authority stipulated in this Decree.

3. The dam and reservoir protection plans for particularly important hydropower projects and hydropower projects spanning two or more provinces, which have been received by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and are currently undergoing review, shall continue to be processed for approval by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in accordance with Clause 4 and Clause 5, Article 35 of Decree No. 62/2025/NĐ-CP.

4. If there are changes or adjustments to the dam and reservoir protection plans approved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in accordance with Clause 2, Article 77 of the Electricity Law 2024 or in cases stipulated in Clause 8, Article 35 of Decree No. 62/2025/NĐ-CP, the owner of the hydropower project shall report to the provincial People's Committee for implementation.

Decision No. 07/2024/QĐ-TTg dated June 20, 2024 of the Prime Minister on the issuance of the list of products, goods, and services requiring registration of model contracts and general trading conditions will cease to be effective simultaneously with the effective date of the legal document issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade pursuant to the authority stipulated in this Decree.

6. Transitional provisions on electricity business licenses:

a) In cases where organizations have submitted complete and valid applications for new, amended, supplemented, renewed, or extended electricity business licenses to the licensing authority before the effective date of this Decree, the provisions of Decree No. 61/2025/NĐ-CP shall apply to issue electricity business licenses.

b) Electricity businesses that have obtained electricity business licenses before the effective date of this Decree may continue to operate until the expiration date stated in the license.

7. Administrative procedures' files accepted by competent authorities before the effective date of this Decree shall continue to be processed according to the legal documents in effect at the time of acceptance.

8. Forms and templates accompanying the referenced Decrees in the provisions of this Decree shall be adjusted and used according to the corresponding authority assigned in this Decree.

9. Documents and papers issued or granted by competent authorities before the effective date of this Decree, which remain valid or within their usage period, shall continue to be applied and used according to the law until their expiration or modification, supplementation, replacement, revocation, or recovery by the receiving authority or person with the relevant authority.

 

 

Appendix I

PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR

(Attached to Decree No. 146/2025/NĐ-CP dated June 12, 2025 of the Government)

1. Procedures and requirements for approving the basic investigation project plan for oil and gas

a) The file shall comply with the provisions of Clause 3, Article 3 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP.

b) The Ministry of Industry and Trade shall implement the procedures and requirements stipulated in Clauses 4 and 5, Article 3 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP.

c) Within 45 days from the receipt of a valid file, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall complete the review and approve the basic investigation project plan for oil and gas.

d) On the basis of the list of basic investigation projects on oil and gas that have been approved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade:

- The Ministry of Industry and Trade shall notify the competent agencies and organizations responsible for implementing the basic investigation projects on oil and gas to prepare and submit detailed project outlines and cost estimates for implementation according to Article 5 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP, and simultaneously notify the National Group of Industrial and Energy Enterprises of Vietnam;

- The Ministry of Finance shall be responsible for compiling the budget funds for implementing basic investigation projects on oil and gas using state budget funds into the annual state budget estimate, and report to the Government for submission to the National Assembly in accordance with the State Budget Law;

đ) Annually, the National Group of Industrial and Energy Enterprises of Vietnam shall review the list of basic investigation projects on oil and gas and the progress of their implementation to report to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for approval to adjust the list of basic investigation projects on oil and gas (if necessary);

The dossier, procedures, and processes for reviewing and approving adjustments to the list of basic investigation projects on oil and gas shall be carried out in accordance with points a, b, and c of Clause 1 of the Appendix;

2. Procedures and processes for approving the bidding plan and results of the selection of contractors for oil and gas

2.1. Procedures and processes for approving the bidding plan

a) The dossier shall be implemented in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 13 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

b) The Ministry of Industry and Trade shall implement the procedures and processes stipulated in Clauses 3 and 4 of Article 13 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

c) Within 45 days from the date of receiving a valid dossier, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall complete the review and approve the bidding plan;

d) This provision does not apply to cases of direct contracting as provided for in Clause 2 of Article 40 of the Oil and Gas Law 2022;

2.2. Procedures and processes for approving the results of the selection of contractors for oil and gas

a) The dossier shall be implemented in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 20 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

b) The Ministry of Industry and Trade shall implement the procedures and processes stipulated in Clauses 3 and 4 of Article 20 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

c) Within 45 days from the date of receiving a valid dossier, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall complete the review and approve the results of the selection of contractors to sign oil and gas contracts;

d) Within 15 days from the date of receiving the approval document for the results of the selection of contractors from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the National Group of Industrial and Energy Enterprises of Vietnam shall notify the selected bidder about the results of the selection of contractors, the basic economic and technical conditions of the oil and gas contract, and the negotiation plan for the oil and gas contract;

đ) Within 90 days from the date of receiving the notification of the results of the selection of contractors from the National Group of Industrial and Energy Enterprises of Vietnam, the contractor and the National Group of Industrial and Energy Enterprises of Vietnam shall complete the negotiations on the oil and gas contract. If the deadline has passed without reaching an agreement on the draft contract, the National Group of Industrial and Energy Enterprises of Vietnam shall report to the Ministry of Industry and Trade the reasons and request an extension of the negotiation period for the Ministry of Industry and Trade to consider and decide;

3. Procedures and processes for approving the contents of oil and gas contracts and adjusting the contents of oil and gas contracts

3.1. Procedures and processes for approving the contents of oil and gas contracts

a) The dossier shall be implemented in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 21 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

b) The Ministry of Industry and Trade shall implement the procedures and processes stipulated in Clauses 2 and 3 of Article 21 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

c) Within 45 days from the date of receiving a valid dossier, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall complete the review and approve the contents of the oil and gas contract;

d) Within five working days from the date of receiving the approval document for the contents of the oil and gas contract from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the National Group of Industrial and Energy Enterprises of Vietnam and the contractor shall proceed to sign the oil and gas contract;

3.2. Procedures and processes for approving the adjustment of the contents of oil and gas contracts

a) The dossier shall be implemented in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 23 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

b) The Ministry of Industry and Trade shall implement the procedures and processes stipulated in Clauses 2 and 3 of Article 21 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

c) Within 45 days from the date of receiving a valid dossier, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall complete the review and approve the adjustment of the contents of the oil and gas contract;

d) Within five working days from the date of the Ministry of Industry and Trade's approval of the adjustment of the contents of the oil and gas contract, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall issue an investment registration certificate for the adjustment to the contractor and the National Group of Industrial and Energy Enterprises of Vietnam, and send the original to the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Justice, and the tax authority;

4. Procedures and processes for deciding the main contents of other types of oil and gas contracts

a) The National Group of Industrial and Energy Enterprises of Vietnam shall submit two sets of dossiers (one original set and one copy set, sent directly or through postal service) to the Ministry of Industry and Trade requesting approval of the contents of other types of oil and gas contracts (specifying the name of the new type of oil and gas contract). The dossier includes: A proposal for approval of the contents of the oil and gas contract, specifying the reasons for proposing this type of contract; the evaluation of the National Group of Industrial and Energy Enterprises regarding the proposed contract type; the contents of the contract; and other related documents and materials;

b) Within five working days from the date of receiving a valid dossier, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall forward the dossier to seek opinions from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Public Security, and relevant ministries and sectors;

c) Within 15 days from the date of receiving the dossier for seeking opinions from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the ministries and sectors must provide written comments on the content within their respective areas of administrative management and send them to the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

d) Within 45 days from the date of receiving a valid dossier, the Ministry of Industry and Trade shall complete the review and approve the main contents of other types of oil and gas contracts proposed by the National Group of Industrial and Energy Enterprises of Vietnam;

5. Procedures and processes for approving the extension of the term of oil and gas contracts, the duration of the exploration phase in special cases, and the extension of the retention period for discovered gas areas

5.1. Procedures and processes for approving the extension of the term of oil and gas contracts, the duration of the exploration phase in special cases

a) The dossier shall be implemented in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 27 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

b) The Ministry of Industry and Trade implements the procedures and formalities prescribed in Clauses 2 and 3 of Article 27 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

c) Within forty-five days from the date of receiving valid files, the Ministry of Industry and Trade completes the review and approves the request for extending the exploration period for oil and gas or extending the term of the oil and gas contract in special cases.

5.2. Procedures and formalities for granting extension of time to retain discovered gas areas

a) Documents shall be prepared in accordance with Clause 5 of Article 28 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

b) The Ministry of Industry and Trade implements the procedures and formalities prescribed in Clauses 6 and 7 of Article 28 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

c) Within forty-five days from the date of receiving valid files, the Ministry of Industry and Trade completes the review and approves the request for extending the time to retain discovered gas areas.

6. Procedures and formalities for approving the expansion of the area of oil and gas contracts, consolidation of oil and gas discoveries, and oil fields

a) Documents shall be prepared in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 32 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

b) The Ministry of Industry and Trade implements the procedures and formalities prescribed in Clauses 2 and 3 of Article 32 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

c) Within forty-five days from the date of receiving valid files, the Ministry of Industry and Trade completes the review and approves the request for expanding the area of oil and gas contracts, consolidating oil and gas discoveries, and oil fields.

7. Procedures and formalities for approving the transfer of participation rights, rights, and obligations of contractors in oil and gas contracts

a) Documents shall be prepared in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 33 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

b) The Ministry of Industry and Trade implements the procedures and formalities prescribed in Clauses 2 and 3 of Article 33 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

c) Within forty-five days from the date of receiving valid files, the Ministry of Industry and Trade completes the review and approves the request for transferring participation rights, rights, and obligations in oil and gas contracts;

d) Within five working days from the date the Ministry of Industry and Trade approves the transfer of rights and obligations in oil and gas contracts, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issues an investment registration certificate adjustment for the contractor and the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group, and simultaneously sends the original to the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Justice, and the tax authority.

8. Procedures and formalities for considering and deciding on the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group's exercise of participation rights, priority purchase rights of participation interests, and acceptance of participation interests in oil and gas contracts

a) Documents shall be prepared in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 34 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

b) The Ministry of Industry and Trade implements the procedures and formalities prescribed in Clauses 2 and 3 of Article 34 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

c) Within forty-five days from the date of receiving valid files, the Ministry of Industry and Trade completes the review and approves the request for implementing participation rights or priority purchase rights of participation interests or accepting participation interests in oil and gas contracts of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group;

d) Within five working days from the date the Ministry of Industry and Trade approves the implementation of participation rights or priority purchase rights of participation interests or accepting participation interests in oil and gas contracts of the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issues an investment registration certificate adjustment for the contractor and the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group, and simultaneously sends the original to the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Justice, and the tax authority.

9. Procedures and formalities for considering and approving the designation of contractors to sign new oil and gas contracts when existing oil and gas contracts expire

a) In the case where the contractor currently executing an oil and gas contract proposes to sign a new oil and gas contract when the existing contract expires according to Clause 2 of Article 40 of the Petroleum Law 2022, the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group implements the tendering process in accordance with Article 21 of the Petroleum Law 2022, Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP, and this Decree. The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group approves and issues the request for proposal;

b) In the case where the contractors currently executing an oil and gas contract propose to sign a new oil and gas contract with different economic and technical conditions, the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group reports to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for review and approval to apply competitive bidding procedures for the aforementioned contractors in accordance with Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP.

10. Procedures and formalities for approving subsequent handling plans for oil fields, clusters, and blocks when oil and gas contracts expire; management mechanisms for the exploitation of residual oil fields, clusters, and blocks

10.1. Procedures and formalities for approving subsequent handling plans for oil fields, clusters, and blocks

a) In the case where the contractor currently executing an oil and gas contract does not propose to sign a new oil and gas contract, at least six months before the expiration date of the oil and gas contract, the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group submits to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for approval of the subsequent handling plan for oil fields, clusters, and blocks when the oil and gas contract expires. Documents shall be prepared in accordance with Clause 3 of Article 36 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

b) The Ministry of Industry and Trade implements the procedures and formalities prescribed in Clauses 4 and 5 of Article 36 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP;

c) Within forty-five days from the date of receiving valid files, the Ministry of Industry and Trade completes the review and approves the subsequent handling plan for oil fields, clusters, and blocks before the oil and gas contract expires.

10.2. Procedures and formalities for accepting oil fields, clusters, and blocks from contractors when oil and gas contracts expire

Based on the decision of the Ministry of Industry and Trade approving the subsequent handling plan for oil fields, clusters, and blocks when oil and gas contracts expire:

a) In the case where there is no continuation of exploitation of oil fields, clusters, and blocks, the contractor is responsible for carrying out the dismantling of oil and gas facilities according to the approved oil and gas facility dismantling plan.

b) In the case of continuing to exploit the mine, mining cluster, or oil and gas block, the Vietnam National Industry and Energy Group shall take over the mine, mining cluster, or oil and gas block in its existing condition from the contractor and manage the oil and gas activities according to the financial mechanism stipulated in Article 37 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP until a new oil and gas contract is signed but not exceeding two years; select and designate the operating unit for oil and gas activities during this period (if necessary). Upon expiration of the two-year period from the date of taking over the mine, mining cluster, or oil and gas block without any contractors showing interest or selecting a contractor to sign a new oil and gas contract, the Vietnam National Industry and Energy Group shall report to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for review and approval of the subsequent handling plan for the mine, mining cluster, or oil and gas block in accordance with one of the two options provided for in Clause 3 of Article 41 of the Oil and Gas Law 2022. The procedures and formalities for subsequent handling of the mine, mining cluster, or oil and gas block shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Clauses 3, 4, and 5 of Article 36 of Decree No. 45/2023/NĐ-CP.

[] Decree No. 235/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 45/2012/NĐ-CP dated May 21, 2012 of the Government on promoting industry has the basis for issuance as follows:

“On the basis of the Law on Government Organization No. 63/2025/QH15;

On the basis of the Law on Local Administration Organization No. 72/2025/QH15;

At the proposal of the Minister of Industry and Trade;

The Government promulgates the Decree amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 45/2012/NĐ-CP dated May 21, 2012 of the Government on promoting industry.”

Decree No. 26/2026/NĐ-CP detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Chemicals Law regarding the management of chemical activities and dangerous chemicals in products and goods has the basis for issuance as follows:

Pursuant to Decree No. 78/2025/NĐ-CP dated April 1, 2025 of the Government detailing some articles and measures to organize and guide the implementation of the Law on Issuing Regulatory Legal Documents;

On the basis of the Chemicals Law No. 69/2025/QH15;

On the basis of the Law on Preventing and Combating Drug Abuse No. 73/2021/QH14;

On the basis of the Law on International Treaties No. 108/2016/QH13;

On the basis of the Investment Law No. 61/2020/QH14;

Pursuant to the Law on Foreign Trade Management No. 05/2017/QH14;

On the basis of the Law on Technical Standards and Regulations No. 68/2006/QH11 amended and supplemented by some articles pursuant to Law No. 35/2018/QH14;

On the basis of the Law Amending and Supplementing Some Articles of the Law on Technical Standards and Regulations No. 70/2025/QH15;

On the basis of the Law on Product and Goods Quality No. 05/2007/QH12 amended and supplemented by some articles pursuant to Law No. 35/2018/QH14;

Pursuant to the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Product Quality and Goods No. 78/2025/QH15;

Implementing the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, Acquisition, and Transfer of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction;

At the proposal of the Minister of Industry and Trade;

The Government promulgates the Decree detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Chemicals Law regarding the management of chemical activities and dangerous chemicals in products and goods.”

[] This provision is abolished pursuant to Clause 4 of Article 31 of Decree No. 26/2026/NĐ-CP detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Chemicals Law regarding the management of chemical activities and dangerous chemicals in products and goods, which takes effect from January 17, 2026.

[] This provision is abolished pursuant to Clause 4 of Article 31 of Decree No. 26/2026/NĐ-CP detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Chemicals Law regarding the management of chemical activities and dangerous chemicals in products and goods, which takes effect from January 17, 2026.

[] This provision is abolished pursuant to Clause 4 of Article 31 of Decree No. 26/2026/NĐ-CP detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Chemicals Law regarding the management of chemical activities and dangerous chemicals in products and goods, which takes effect from January 17, 2026.

[] This provision is abolished pursuant to Clause 4 of Article 31 of Decree No. 26/2026/NĐ-CP detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Chemicals Law regarding the management of chemical activities and dangerous chemicals in products and goods, which takes effect from January 17, 2026.

[] This provision is abolished pursuant to Clause 2 of Article 3 of Decree No. 235/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 45/2012/NĐ-CP dated May 21, 2012 of the Government on promoting industry, which takes effect from October 15, 2025.

[] Article 3, Article 4 of Decree No. 235/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 45/2012/NĐ-CP dated May 21, 2012 of the Government on promoting industry, which takes effect from October 15, 2025, are stipulated as follows:

“Article 3. Effective Date

1. This Decree takes effect from October 15, 2025.

2. Article 52 of Decree No. 146/2025/NĐ-CP dated June 12, 2025 of the Government on decentralization and delegation in the field of industry and trade ceases to be effective from the date this Decree takes effect.

3. Transitional provisions: For national and local industrial promotion programs approved in accordance with the law before the date this Decree takes effect, they shall continue to be implemented in accordance with Decree No. 45/2012/NĐ-CP dated May 21, 2012 of the Government on promoting industry and other relevant legal documents.

Article 4. Responsibilities for Implementation

1. The Ministry of Industry and Trade and ministries, ministerial-level agencies, government agencies, provincial People's Committees have the responsibility to guide the implementation of the articles and clauses assigned to them and review issued documents to amend, supplement, or replace them to be consistent with the provisions of this Decree.

2. Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, heads of government agencies, Chairmen of provincial and centrally-administered city People's Committees, organizations, and individuals related to this matter are responsible for implementing this Decree.”

Article 30 and Article 31 of Decree No. 26/2026/NĐ-CP detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemicals Law on the management of chemical activities and hazardous chemicals in products and goods shall take effect from January 17, 2026, and are stipulated as follows:

"Article 30. Transitional Provisions

1. Organizations and individuals who have been granted by competent authorities a Permit for production, business, export, and import of listed chemicals, industrial precursors, and restricted production and business chemicals in the industrial sector before this Decree takes effect shall continue to operate under the issued Permit until its expiration date.

2. Organizations and individuals who have been granted by competent authorities a Certificate of Compliance for production and business conditions for conditionally produced and traded chemicals in the industrial sector before this Decree takes effect shall continue to operate under the issued Certificate until December 31, 2027.

3. For the production and business of chemicals included in the Special Control Chemical List issued by Decree No. 24/2026/NĐ-CP dated January 17, 2026, of the Government, which are within the scope of the Chemicals Law but not included in the Restricted Production and Business Chemical List and Industrial Precursor List issued by Decree No. 113/2017/NĐ-CP dated October 9, 2017, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemicals Law and Decree No. 82/2022/NĐ-CP dated October 18, 2022, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 113/2017/NĐ-CP dated October 9, 2017, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemicals Law and the List of Listed Chemicals issued by Decree No. 33/2024/NĐ-CP dated March 27, 2024, of the Government implementing the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, Use, and Destruction of Chemical Weapons, must comply with the provisions of this Decree before December 31, 2026.

4. For the export and import of chemicals included in the Special Control Chemical List issued by Decree No. 24/2026/NĐ-CP dated January 17, 2026, of the Government, which are within the scope of the Chemicals Law but not included in the Restricted Production and Business Chemical List and Industrial Precursor List issued by Decree No. 113/2017/NĐ-CP dated October 9, 2017, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemicals Law and Decree No. 82/2022/NĐ-CP dated October 18, 2022, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 113/2017/NĐ-CP dated October 9, 2017, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemicals Law and the List of Listed Chemicals issued by Decree No. 33/2024/NĐ-CP dated March 27, 2024, of the Government implementing the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, Use, and Destruction of Chemical Weapons, are exempted from presenting the application for the Permit for production and business of special control chemicals until December 31, 2026.

5. For the export and import of industrial precursors included in the Special Control Chemical List issued by Decree No. 24/2026/NĐ-CP dated January 17, 2026, of the Government, which are within the scope of the Chemicals Law, may use the Certificate of Compliance for production and business conditions for conditionally produced and traded chemicals in the industrial sector already issued instead of the Permit for production and business of special control chemicals until December 31, 2027.

6. For the export and import of chemicals classified as Listed Chemicals; restricted production and business chemicals included in the Special Control Chemical List issued by Decree No. 24/2026/NĐ-CP dated January 17, 2026, of the Government, which are within the scope of the Chemicals Law, may use the already issued Permit for production and business instead of the Permit for production and business of special control chemicals until the expiration of the Permit.

7. For chemicals included in the Special Control Chemical List issued by Decree No. 24/2026/NĐ-CP dated January 17, 2026, of the Government, which are within the scope of the Chemicals Law but not included in the Special Control Chemical List and Restricted Production and Business Chemical List issued by Decree No. 113/2017/NĐ-CP dated October 9, 2017, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemicals Law and Decree No. 82/2022/NĐ-CP dated October 18, 2022, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 113/2017/NĐ-CP dated October 9, 2017, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemicals Law, must comply with the provisions of this Decree before December 31, 2026.

8. Organizations and individuals conducting declarations of types of chemicals and purposes of using special control chemicals for import and organizations and individuals declaring information about the content of hazardous chemicals in products and goods must comply with the provisions of this Decree before March 1, 2026.

Article 31. Effective Date

1. This Decree takes effect from the date of issuance.

2. The provisions regarding the Certificate of Compliance for operating chemical storage services at Articles 19 and 20 of this Decree shall take effect from July 1, 2026.

3. Decree No. 113/2017/NĐ-CP dated October 9, 2017, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemicals Law and Decree No. 82/2022/NĐ-CP dated October 18, 2022, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 113/2017/NĐ-CP dated October 9, 2017, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Chemicals Law shall cease to be effective from the date this Decree takes effect.

4. Repeal Article 8 and Article 9 of Decree No. 17/2020/NĐ-CP dated February 5, 2020 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of related decrees concerning investment and business conditions within the scope of management under the Ministry of Industry and Trade; point a Clause 14, Article 4 and Articles 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 20 of Decree No. 33/2024/NĐ-CP dated March 27, 2024 of the Government stipulating the implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, Acquisition, and Retention of Chemical Weapons; and Articles 6, 7, 8, and 9 of Decree No. 146/2025/NĐ-CP dated June 12, 2025 of the Government stipulating decentralization and delegation of authority in the industry and trade sector.

5. The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities shall be responsible for implementing this Decree.”