Hanoi, Oct. 13 -- The Government has issued a new decree providing guidance on strategic trade control, setting out regulations on the management of exports, temporary import for re-export, cross-border trade, transshipment, and transit of strategic goods.

Decree No. 259/2025/ND-CP, dated October 10, 2025, defines strategic goods as weapons of mass destruction (WMD), conventional weapons, and dual-use items that can be used for the development, production, or deployment of such weapons.

Dual-use items refer to goods normally used for civilian purposes but which may also serve in the development, production, or use of weapons of mass destruction and conventional weapons.

The decree stipulates that strategic goods must comply with this r...