These rules include livestreaming ceremonies and stopping false information online.

On August 3, there was a meeting in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss these new rules.

Many important people attended, including Vu Hoai Bac and religious leaders.

Vu Hoai Bac said the new law on belief and religion was passed on April 23, 2026.

The Government Committee for Religious Affairs is making a detailed plan for the law. The plan has eight chapters and 77 articles.

The plan aims to protect freedom of belief and religion while fixing problems from the old law.

The plan will be reviewed in September and approved in October 2026.

There's a new chapter on online religious activities.

The new rules cover many areas, including online activities, donations, and building religious facilities.

The plan includes a special chapter on online religious activities.

Other chapters cover representatives of belief establishments and donations.

A Buddhist leader supported the new chapter on online activities.

He suggested changes to the rules for livestreaming ceremonies and handling false information.

He also proposed a new category for transferring religious leaders.

Another leader suggested expanding rules to cover individuals who share false information online.

He recommended keeping religious officials in their positions for longer.

Religious groups want fewer obstacles when implementing the law.

They highlighted challenges in implementing the law at the local level.

A pastor proposed adding rules for suspending religious officials.

He suggested making electronic procedures easier for religious groups.

Other groups commented on registration procedures and training for local officials.

A government official said registering online activities won't create extra procedures.

He promised to address violations involving overseas servers.

The government will strengthen training programs to ensure consistent application of the law.

Phuoc Sang