Circular No. 25/2021/TT-BCT amends Circular No. 33/2019/TT-BCT on the criteria system of the National Brand Program of Vietnam.

This Appendix sets forth the activities and criteria for selecting products to be awarded the National Brand of Vietnam. The activities include: building and developing brands; enhancing enterprise management capabilities in quality control, innovation, and pioneering capacity; organizational management of the leading unit to implement the activities stipulated in this Appendix. The selection criteria for products to be awarded the National Brand of Vietnam include: Quality (300 points), Innovation (180 points), and Pioneering Capacity (520 points).

Số hiệu25/2021/TT-BCT
Loại văn bảnCircular
Cơ quan ban hànhMinistry of Industry and Trade
Người kýNguyễn Hồng Diên — Bộ trưởng
Cập nhật13/06/2026
Lĩnh vựcUncategorized
Ngày ban hành20/12/2021
Ngày áp dụng07/02/2022
Ngày hết hiệu lực
Tình trạngIn effect
✦ Tóm lược thông minh

This Appendix sets forth the activities and criteria for selecting products to be awarded the National Brand of Vietnam. The activities include: building and developing brands; enhancing enterprise management capabilities in quality control, innovation, and pioneering capacity; organizational management of the leading unit to implement the activities stipulated in this Appendix. The selection criteria for products to be awarded the National Brand of Vietnam include: Quality (300 points), Innovation (180 points), and Pioneering Capacity (520 points).

Đối tượng áp dụng

Enterprises and organizations with products registered for selection to be awarded the National Brand of Vietnam.

Các điểm cốt lõi

  • Building and developing brands
  • Enhancing enterprise management capabilities in quality control, innovation, and pioneering capacity
  • The scoring criteria for selecting products to be awarded the National Brand of Vietnam include: Quality (300 points), Innovation (180 points), and Pioneering Capacity (520 points).
  • Other related activities in compliance with the provisions of the law to implement the activities stipulated in this Appendix.
  • Organizational management of the leading unit to implement the activities stipulated in this Appendix.

🌐 Tác động xã hội từ văn bản này

  • Enhancing competitive capacity for enterprises
  • Developing the National Brand of Vietnam
  • Strengthening product quality management

❓ Câu hỏi thường gặp

What are the criteria for selecting products to be awarded the National Brand of Vietnam?

The scoring criteria for selecting products to be awarded the National Brand of Vietnam include: Quality (300 points), Innovation (180 points), and Pioneering Capacity (520 points).

What actions must enterprises take to register for the selection of products to be awarded the National Brand?

To register for the selection of products to be awarded the National Brand, enterprises must undertake activities such as: building and developing brands; enhancing enterprise management capabilities in quality control, innovation, and pioneering capacity.

Toàn văn

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 25/2021/TT-MCT
Hanoi, December 20, 2021

CIRCULAR

Amending and supplementing certain Articles of the Joint Circular 33/2019/TT-MCT
November 22, 2019, of the Minister of Industry and Trade on the Criteria System of the Vietnam National Brand Program
Pursuant to Decree No. 28/2018/ND-CP dated March 1, 2018 of the Government detailing the Law on Foreign Trade Management regarding certain measures to develop foreign trade;

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Pursuant to the Law on Foreign Trade Management dated June 12, 2017;

Pursuant to Decree No. 98/2017/NĐ-CP dated August 18, 2017, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;

Pursuant to Decision No. 30/2019/QD-TTg dated October 8, 2019 of the Prime Minister promulgating the Regulation on the construction, management, and implementation of the Vietnam National Brand Program;

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Trade Promotion;

The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular amending and supplementing some articles of Circular No.

33/2019/TT-MCT dated November 22, 2019 of the Minister of Industry and Trade stipulating the Criteria System of the Vietnam National Brand Program. 33/2019/TT-MCT Article 1. Amending and supplementing some articles of Circular No. 33/2019/TT-MCT dated November 22, 2019 of the Minister of Industry and Trade stipulating the Criteria System of the Vietnam National Brand Program

1. Supplement Clause 3 to Article 3 as follows:

"3. The content of activities of the projects must be consistent with the content of activities of the Vietnam National Brand Program and is specified in Appendix 1a issued together with this Circular."

2. Point a Clause 2 Article 6 is amended as follows:

"a) Is a business established under Vietnamese law and held by organizations or individuals from Vietnam with more than 50% of the registered capital or the total number of ordinary shares of the business. In cases where the business does not meet the criteria for capital but has products participating in the selection process that reflect distinctive Vietnamese elements and contribute to enhancing the image and value of the Vietnam National Brand, the Vietnam National Brand Council shall consider and decide."

Article 2. Supplementing and replacing some Appendices of Circular No. 33/2019/TT-MCT dated November 22, 2019 of the Minister of Industry and Trade stipulating the Criteria System of the Vietnam National Brand Program

1. Supplement Appendix 1a - Content of Activities of Projects under the Vietnam National Brand Program before Appendix 1 issued together with Circular No. 33/2019/TT-MCT dated November 22, 2019 of the Minister of Industry and Trade stipulating the Criteria System of the Vietnam National Brand Program.

2. Replace Appendix 2 issued together with Circular No. 33/2019/TT-MCT dated November 22, 2019 of the Minister of Industry and Trade stipulating the Criteria System of the Vietnam National Brand Program with Appendix 2 - Criteria for Selecting Products Achieving the Vietnam National Brand issued together with this Circular.

1. This Circular takes effect from February 7, 2022.

Article 3. Effectiveness

2. During the implementation, if there are difficulties or obstacles, agencies, organizations, and individuals are requested to promptly report to the Ministry of Industry and Trade for research and resolution.

(Signed)

 

THE MINISTER
Content of Activities of Projects under the Vietnam National Brand Program

 

Nguyen Hong Dien

 

 

 

Appendix 1a
(Issued together with Circular No. 25/2021/TT-MCT dated December 20, 2021 of the Minister of Industry and Trade amending and supplementing some articles of Circular No.

33/2019/TT-MCT) I. RAISING SOCIETY'S AWARENESS OF THE ROLE OF BRANDS IN PRODUCTION

 

ACTIVITIES, BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT EXPORT, 1. Building objectives and strategies of the Program in each period

The entity responsible for implementing the project shall carry out one or more of the following activities:

a) Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on the Vietnam National Brand Program both domestically and internationally;

b) Organize desk studies, field research abroad, and prepare specialized reports on international experiences in building, managing, and implementing the Vietnam National Brand Program;

c) Prepare comprehensive reports on the objectives and strategies for building, developing, promoting the national image and brand of Vietnam;

d) Organize seminars and conferences to gather opinions from relevant parties;

đ) Publish research reports in printed form, electronic publications, or disseminate them at conferences, seminars, training sessions, and workshops.

2. Building the criteria system of the Program

a) Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on amending and supplementing the Program's criteria system;

a) Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on the Vietnam National Brand Program both domestically and internationally;

b) Organize desk studies, field research abroad, and prepare specialized reports on international experiences in building the criteria system of the Vietnam National Brand Program;

c) Prepare comprehensive reports on amending and supplementing the Program's criteria system.

3. Protecting intellectual property rights for the logo and recognition system of the Vietnam National Brand within the country

đ) Publish research reports in printed form, electronic publications, or disseminate them at conferences, seminars, training sessions, and workshops.

2. Building the criteria system of the Program

a) Hire consultants to build registration files;

a) Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on the Vietnam National Brand Program both domestically and internationally;

b) Register protection for intellectual property objects; amend and extend the validity of protection certificates;

c) File complaints and resolve disputes over intellectual property rights.

4. Protecting intellectual property rights for the logo and recognition system of the Vietnam National Brand outside the country

b) Translation and compilation of documents;

a) Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on the Vietnam National Brand Program both domestically and internationally;

b) Register protection for intellectual property objects; amend and extend the validity of protection certificates;

c) Register protection for intellectual property objects; amend and extend the validity of protection certificates;

d) Amend and supplement documents and provide explanations during the process of registering intellectual property rights protection;

đ) Organize seminars and conferences to gather opinions from relevant parties;

e) File complaints and resolve disputes over intellectual property rights.

II. IMPROVING CAPACITY

BUILDING, DEVELOPING, AND MANAGING BRANDS FOR BUSINESSES TO MEET THE PROGRAM CRITERIAPROCESSING CONSTRUCTION,ROOFTOP SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMSDEVELOPMENT, BRAND MANAGEMENT FOR ENTERPRISES TO MEET THE CRITERIA OF THE PROGRAMME.1. Supporting businesses to develop products meeting the Vietnam National Brand Program criteria a) Research and assess the demand and capability of applying Vietnam National Brand Program criteria in businesses

- Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on the capability of applying Vietnam National Brand Program criteria in businesses;

a) Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on the Vietnam National Brand Program both domestically and internationally;

- Organize seminars and conferences to announce research results and evaluations;

- Publish research reports in printed form, electronic publications, or disseminate them at conferences, seminars, training sessions, and workshops.

b) Disseminating information

- Organize direct publicity about the Program's criteria system;

- Organize online publicity about the Program's criteria system.

- ORGANIZE PROMOTION OF THE SYSTEM OF CRITERIA OF THE PROGRAMME IN PERSONAL FORM;

- ORGANIZE PROMOTION OF THE SYSTEM OF CRITERIA OF THE PROGRAMME IN ONLINE FORM.

c) Organize training, seminars, and consulting for enterprises to develop products

- Promote, advertise, and invite organizations and enterprises to participate;

- Compile training and seminar content;

- Hire lecturers, speakers, and consulting experts;

- Rent conference halls, decorate, equipment, print materials, office supplies, refreshments during breaks;

- Rent online training platforms, decorate, equipment, tools for training and seminars; create lecturer and participant accounts; digitize lectures; create and input training content; test the training program;

- Check and evaluate results, print and issue certificates (if applicable).

2. Support enterprises in building, developing, and protecting brands domestically and internationally

The leading unit shall implement one or several of the following activities:

a) Consulting enterprises on building and developing brands

- Research, assess, and prepare specialized reports on brand-building needs;

- Develop and distribute informational materials and products guiding enterprises in printed form, electronic publications, or at conferences, seminars, training sessions.

b) Consulting on intellectual property rights protection domestically and internationally

- Research, assess, and prepare specialized reports on intellectual property rights protection needs;

- Develop and distribute informational materials and products guiding enterprises in printed form, electronic publications, or at conferences, seminars, training sessions.

c) Organize events, seminars, conferences, training, and seminars

- Promote and advertise through various media channels;

- Invite organizations and enterprises to participate;

- Compile training and seminar content;

- Hire lecturers, speakers, consulting experts; interpreters, translators;

- Rent conference halls, equipment, decorate, print materials, office supplies, refreshments during breaks;

- Rent online training platforms, decorate, equipment, tools for training and seminars; create lecturer and participant accounts; digitize lectures; create and input training content; test the training program;

- Check and evaluate results, print and issue certificates (if applicable).

III. PROMOTE THE NATIONAL BRAND OF VIETNAM IN CONNECTION WITH PROMOTING THE BRANDS OF PRODUCTS ACHIEVING THE VIETNAM NATIONAL BRAND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY VIETNAM

1. Hire domestic and international organizations and experts to build and promote the National Brand of Vietnam

a) Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on the Vietnam National Brand Program both domestically and internationally;

a) Develop content and plans, communication strategies, and promotion plans for the National Brand of Vietnam for each period;

b) Organize seminars and meetings to gather opinions from relevant parties;

c) Publish research reports in printed form, electronic publications, or at conferences, seminars, training sessions.

2. Conduct market research to guide information and communication activities

a) Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on the Vietnam National Brand Program both domestically and internationally;

a) Collect market information and data both domestically and internationally;

b) Hire organizations and experts to conduct research and prepare specialized reports;

c) Organize seminars and meetings to gather opinions from relevant parties.

3. Communicate and promote the Program and enterprises with products achieving the Vietnam National Brand at diplomatic, economic, trade, investment, and tourism events, and through various media channels TRADE , PROMOTING TRADE - INVESTMENT - TOURISM AND THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA PLATFORMS.

a) Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on the Vietnam National Brand Program both domestically and internationally;

a) Design, produce, and distribute communication products;

b) Communicate through domestic and international media channels;

c) Communicate at diplomatic, economic, trade, investment, and tourism events both domestically and internationally

- Promote and advertise through various media channels;

- Invite organizations and enterprises to participate;

- Organize conferences, seminars, forums, parades, exhibitions, and other events;

- Build exhibition areas, organize opening ceremonies, and related events within the framework of exhibitions;

- Rent online platforms and network connections.

4. Develop and publish information products; build and maintain multilingual websites and applications for the Program

a) Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on the Vietnam National Brand Program both domestically and internationally;

a) Design and produce information products; distribute through media channels and at trade promotion events;

b) Register, build, develop, upgrade multilingual websites and applications for the Program; rent servers, maintain domain names; provide training and guidance on usage.

5. Organize seminars, conferences, and forums to promote the Program domestically and internationally

a) Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on the Vietnam National Brand Program both domestically and internationally;

a) Promote and advertise through various media channels;

b) Invite organizations and enterprises to participate;

c) Rent conference halls, equipment, decorate, stage setup, reception staff, speakers, hosts, interpreters, translators, print materials, office supplies, refreshments during breaks;

d) Rent online platforms and network connections.

6. Organize National Brand Weeks domestically and internationally

a) Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on the Vietnam National Brand Program both domestically and internationally;

a) Design, produce communication products about the Program and products achieving the Vietnam National Brand;

b) Organize trade promotion events

- Promote and advertise through various media channels;

- Invite organizations and enterprises to participate;

- Organize conferences, seminars, forums, parades, exhibitions, and other events;

- Build exhibition areas, organize opening ceremonies, and related events within the framework of exhibitions;

- Rent online platforms and network connections.

7. Organize the Announcement Ceremony for Products Achieving the Vietnam National Brand

a) Conduct surveys, research, and evaluation to prepare specialized reports on the Vietnam National Brand Program both domestically and internationally;

a) Review applications for participation in the selection process for products achieving the Vietnam National Brand

- Evaluate applications for participation in the selection process for products achieving the Vietnam National Brand;

- Assess credit rating indices of applications for participation in the selection process for products achieving the Vietnam National Brand;

- Assess brand recognition of applications for participation in the selection process for products achieving the Vietnam National Brand in the market;

- Assess financial status of applications for participation in the selection process for products achieving the Vietnam National Brand;

- Conduct on-site reviews at enterprises.

b) Organize Press Conferences/Introduction Meetings and Provide Information About the Announcement Ceremony for Products Achieving the Vietnam National Brand

- Promote, advertise, and invite organizations and enterprises to participate;

- Design, build, and distribute communication and promotional products about the event;

- Rent conference halls, equipment, decorate, stage setup, reception staff, speakers, hosts, interpreters, translators, print materials, office supplies, refreshments during breaks;

- Rent online platforms and network connections.

c) Organize Meetings with Government/State Leaders

- Design, build, and distribute communication and promotional products about the event;

- Rent conference halls, equipment, decorate, stage setup, rent vehicles.

d) The Announcement Ceremony for Products Achieving the Vietnam National Brand

- Design, build, and distribute communication and promotional products about the Vietnam National Brand Program and products achieving the Vietnam National Brand;

- Promote, advertise, and invite organizations and enterprises to participate;

- Rent conference halls, equipment, decorate, stage setup, reception staff, hosts, cultural performances, interpreters, translators, print materials, office supplies, refreshments during breaks;

- Broadcast on television, online newspapers, and online platforms;

- Produce, repair, and maintain the Vietnam National Brand logo.

IV. RELATED ACTIVITIES

1. The management organization of the leading unit to carry out the activities specified in the Appendix: postal services, telephone, office supplies, travel expenses for personnel of the leading unit participating in the organization, hiring bidding consultants.

2. Other related activity contents in accordance with the provisions of the law to implement the activities specified in the Appendix.

 

 

DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BANK OF VIETNAM

Criteria for selecting products to be awarded the National Brand of Vietnam

(Annexed to Circular No. 25/2021/TT-BCT dated December 20, 2021, issued by the Minister of Industry and Trade amending and supplementing certain articles of Circular No. 33/2019/TT-BCT)

 

Serial number

Scoring criteria

Evaluation of criteria

Maximum points

Total maximum points for each criterion

1

Criterion 1: Quality

 

 

300

1.1

Implementing and maintaining a quality management system (QMS) ISO 9001

Duration of implementation

60

 

1.2

Implementing and maintaining advanced management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 17025, SA 8000, OHSAS 18001, HACCP, GMP, VietGap, Global Gap... or equivalent)

Number and duration of implementation

60

 

1.3

Announcing product quality in accordance with the law

Completeness of standard announcement/approved conformity/certified standard conformity/certified conformity of registered products

60

 

1.4

Investment in maintaining product quality

The investment ratio on pre-tax profit higher than that of other enterprises in the same industry during the selection period for at least two years prior to the selection period

60

 

1.5

Quality awards

Number and level of domestic and international quality awards

60

 

2

Criterion 2: Innovation and Creativity

 

 

180

2.1

Policy to encourage innovation and creativity

Having a clear and comprehensive policy to encourage creativity, with a transparent and fair process for evaluating and recognizing creative achievements

40

 

2.2

New innovations and initiatives applied in the enterprise for two consecutive years before the selection year

Number of initiatives and effectiveness of their application, with clear and specific results obtained

20

 

2.3

Research and Development (R&D) activities organization

Having an R&D department with a detailed and specific description of its role and functions, and able to present the results implemented by the R&D department

20

 

2.4

Investment in R&D activities

The investment ratio for R&D activities on total revenue higher than that of other enterprises in the same field during the selection period. The enterprise has established a science and technology fund. Fully describe the R&D activities applied in the enterprise for two consecutive years before the selection year.

20

 

2.5

Training activities organization

Training content suitable for the needs of human resource utilization and development, number of training courses

20

 

2.6

Intellectual property of the registered product for selection

Number of intellectual property objects of the registered product for selection protected

20

 

2.7

Applying new technologies and solutions

Proactively seeking and applying new technologies and clean technologies safe for the environment; the results of applying new technologies help:

- Increase productivity, save costs

- Enhance the efficiency of management inspection and supervision work

- Facilitate customers in service procedures

- Standardize processes

20

 

2.8

Innovation and creativity awards

Number and level of domestic and international awards won

20

 

3

Criterion 3: Pioneering Capacity

 

 

520

3.1

Corporate Vision

Clear, concise, understandable, and realistic vision content; simultaneously, the explanation of the vision content is appropriate to the corporate strategy and core values

20

 

3.2

Core Values of the Enterprise

Clear and understandable content corresponding to three factors: (1) customers, (2) characteristics of the business sector, and (3) characteristics of the enterprise, while being consistent with the strategic vision and core values of the enterprise

20

 

3.3

Business Strategy of the Enterprise

Clear and complete content, consistent with the corporate vision and core values

20

 

3.4

Human Resource Development Plan

Having a plan with specific goals, a comprehensive human resource development plan content; having a transparent and fair reward, recognition, and incentive policy

20

 

3.5

Awards won by enterprise leaders

Number and level of domestic and international awards won

20

 

3.6

Brand Vision

Clear, concise, understandable, and realistic vision content; the vision is consistent with the brand positioning objectives and strategies

20

 

3.7

Brand Promise

Clear brand promise content with a clear and specific explanation, demonstrating a long-term commitment to differentiate the brand, committed to achieving success realistically

20

 

3.8

Brand Positioning

Clear brand positioning strategy, convincing, consistent with market segments and brand promises

20

 

3.9

Brand Protection

Comprehensive and effective protection of intellectual property assets related to the brand; using all available brand protection tools

20

 

3.10

Building the brand within the enterprise

Clear communication content consistent with (1) brand vision, (2) brand promise, (3) positioning message; using communication tools

20

 

3.11

Building the brand outside the enterprise (Marketing and brand communication activities)

Clear communication content consistent with (1) brand vision, (2) brand promise, (3) positioning message; having appropriate marketing and communication activities; having a basis for selecting marketing and communication media; having methods to measure the effectiveness of marketing and communication activities

30

 

3.12

Brand Recognition in the Market

Consumer recognition of the brand in the market

100

 

3.13

Credit Rating

According to the ranking of the State Bank

100

 

3.14

Financial Assessment

Sales of the registered product for selection

20

 

Growth rate of sales of the registered product for selection

10

 

Current liabilities to total assets

10

 

Current liabilities to equity

10

 

Long-term liabilities to equity

10

 

Net Profit After Tax to Revenue

10

 

Net Profit After Tax to Total Assets

10

 

Net Profit After Tax to Equity

10

 

 

 

 

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Hong Dien

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