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Vietnam Sets 2030 Plan To Strengthen International Integration in Standards, Metrology and Quality
Vietnam Sets 2030 Plan To Strengthen International Integration in Standards, Metrology and Quality
Vietnam has approved a plan to boost international integration in standards, metrology and quality through 2030, aiming to help businesses compete globally and support higher-quality growth.
Vietnam Seeks Comments On New Rules For National Quality Awards
Vietnam Seeks Comments On New Rules For National Quality Awards
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) is asking ministries, provinces, and business groups to comment on a draft circular that will replace the current regulation governing how the Vietnam National Quality Awards are organized and assessed.
Vietnam Issues Guide to Support Decentralization of Quality Infrastructure
Vietnam Issues Guide to Support Decentralization of Quality Infrastructure
The Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (MST) has issued a new guide to help local authorities take on more responsibility for standards, metrology, and quality management.
Two Vietnamese Companies Win Top Honors at 2025 Global Performance Excellence Awards in Beijing
Two Vietnamese Companies Win Top Honors at 2025 Global Performance Excellence Awards in Beijing
Two Vietnamese companies earned top recognition at the 30th Asia Pacific Quality Organization (APQO) International Conference in Beijing on October 16.
VIAS Accreditation Program Marks 25 Years as BoA Celebrates Three Decades
VIAS Accreditation Program Marks 25 Years as BoA Celebrates Three Decades
The National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, recognizing the Vietnam Inspection Accreditation Scheme (VIAS) as one of its key achievements.
VILAS Marks 30 Years as Vietnam’s Laboratory Accreditation Program
VILAS Marks 30 Years as Vietnam’s Laboratory Accreditation Program
Vietnam’s VILAS (Vietnam Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) marks 30 years since its establishment,
Vietnam’s Son La Province Uses Quality Plan to Boost Local Brands and Productivity
Vietnam’s Son La Province Uses Quality Plan to Boost Local Brands and Productivity
Vietnam’s northwestern province of Son La is strengthening the competitiveness of
Vietnam Adopts EN 13816 Public Transport Quality Standard
Vietnam Adopts EN 13816 Public Transport Quality Standard
Vietnam has issued TCVN 14314:2025 on public passenger transport services,
Vietnam Institutions Urged to Adopt ISO 27001 Cybersecurity Standard After Recent Breach
Vietnam Institutions Urged to Adopt ISO 27001 Cybersecurity Standard After Recent Breach
A data breach at the National Credit Information Center of Vietnam (CIC) has prompted the Vietnam Cyber Emergency Response Center (VNCERT) to
Hong Ngoc Hospital Gene Center Accredited to ISO 15189 for Medical Labs
Hong Ngoc Hospital Gene Center Accredited to ISO 15189 for Medical Labs
The National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) has accredited the Gene Center at Hong Ngoc General Hospital - Phuc Truong Minh under ISO 15189,
BoA Honors Outstanding Staff for 2020–2025 at National Commendation Conference
BoA Honors Outstanding Staff for 2020–2025 at National Commendation Conference
The National Quality Accreditation Office (BoA) of Vietnam recognized several of its staff members for outstanding performance during the 2020–2025 period at the National Commendation Conference on July 29, 2025.
Vietnam Plans to Decentralize Quality and Measurement Oversight
Vietnam Plans to Decentralize Quality and Measurement Oversight
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) is proposing a circular that would shift key responsibilities in managing standards, measurement, and quality to local governments.

Global News

ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard. 
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards to support alignment with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2,
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched two public consultations on draft Advice Notes to strengthen how Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are managed and protected.
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Quality Management Center (QMC) has released the Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd revised edition, opening a public feedback period until May 12, 2026.
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
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