Circular No. 12/2025/TT-BNG abolishes the previous Joint Circular guiding international broadcasting by foreign journalists in Vietnam through the public telecommunications network, effective from January 25, 2026.
Key points
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs abolishes Joint Circular No. 01/2001/TTLT/BNG-TCBĐ on international broadcasting by foreign journalists in Vietnam through the public telecommunications network.
- This Circular takes effect from January 25, 2026.
- All provisions stipulated in Joint Circular No. 01/2001/TTLT/BNG-TCBĐ are abolished from the date mentioned above.
- This Circular does not specify any specific conditions for international broadcasting by foreign journalists after its abolition.
- There are no specific penalties or sanctions related to the implementation or violation of this Circular.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Foreign journalists are no longer required to comply with the regulations on international broadcasting set forth in Joint Circular No. 01/2001/TTLT/BNG-TCBĐ.
- Abolishing this Circular simplifies administrative procedures and facilitates the information and press activities of foreign journalists in Vietnam.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When was Joint Circular No. 01/2001/TTLT/BNG-TCBĐ abolished?
This Circular is abolished from January 25, 2026.
After the abolition of Joint Circular No. 01/2001/TTLT/BNG-TCBĐ, do foreign journalists have to comply with any other regulations regarding international broadcasting?
As this Circular does not specify any replacement regulations, foreign journalists need to seek additional information from relevant authorities.
Are there any sanctions for violating Joint Circular No. 01/2001/TTLT/BNG-TCBĐ after it has been abolished?
There are no specific provisions regarding sanctions in this Circular.
Full text
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS _____
Number: 12/2025/TT-BNG |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAMIndependence - Freedom - Happiness _______________________ Hanoi, dated 10 the 12 2025 |
CIRCULAR
Repeals Circular Jointly Issued No. 01/2001/TTLT/BNG-TCB of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Post Office on International Television Transmission by Foreign Journalists in Vietnam through the Public Telecommunications NetworkTTLT/BNG-TCB and
Vietnam
Public Telecommunications Network
Pursuant to the Law on Legislative Regulatory Documents No. 64/2025/QH15 amended and supplemented by Law No. 87/2025/QH15; Pursuant to Decree No. 78/2025/NĐ-CP dated April 1, 2025,
providing detailed regulations for certain provisions and measures to organize and guide the implementation of the Law on Legislative Regulatory Documents (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 187/2025/NĐ-CP);2025/Pursuant to Decree No. 28/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 24, 2025, At the proposal of stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; of the Government);
Pursuant to Decision No. 2109/QĐ-TTg dated September 21, 2025 of the Prime Minister approving the plan to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to business operations under the management of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2025; of the Government At the proposal of the Director of the Information and Press Department;
The Minister of Foreign Affairs issues this Circular to repeal Circular Jointly Issued No. 01/2001/TTLT/BNG-TCB dated September 26, 2001 of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Post Office on guiding international television transmission by foreign journalists in Vietnam through the public telecommunications network.
Article 1. Repeal the entire legislative regulatory document
Repeal the entire Circular Jointly Issued No. 01/2001/TTLT/BNG-TCB dated September 26, 2001 of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Post Office on guiding international television transmission by foreign journalists in Vietnam through the public telecommunications network.2001/Clause
This Circular takes effect from January 25, 2026.
Le Thi Thu Hang
Article 2. Clause 1. This Circular takes effect from February 15, 2026; Circular No. 24/2013/TT-BKHCN dated September 30, 2013 of the Minister of Science and Technology on activities related to calibration, verification, testing of measuring instruments, and measurement standards shall cease to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect.
This Circular takes effect from January 25, 2026./.
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