Vietnam Legal News

When handling bad debts, the seizure of collateral cannot be carried out arbitrarily. According to the Law on Credit Institutions amended in 2025 and Decree 304/2025/ND-CP (effective from December 01, 2025), collateral of bad debt can only be seized…
The introduction of a pilot framework for crypto assets in Vietnam brings new compliance requirements for investors and exchanges alike. Along with the establishment of the pilot mechanism for crypto assets in Vietnam under Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP and Decision 96/QD-BTC…
From July 1, 2025, industrial property fees will be officially reduced by 50% as stipulated in Circular 64/2025/TT-BTC of the Ministry of Finance. This is a practical action within a support package lasting until December 31, 2026, aimed at…
Capital punishment is the special and most severe form of punishment in Vietnam’s criminal law system, aiming to deprive condemned individuals of their right to life. On June 25, 2025, the National Assembly passed the amended Criminal Code 2025…
To continue supporting enterprises and people to recover production and business after the pandemic, and at the same time promote the sending of Vietnamese workers to work abroad under contracts, the Ministry of Finance issued Circular No. 64/2025/TT-BTC dated…
In the context of strong global digital transformation, Vietnam is also gradually completing its legal corridor to manage and promote new fields such as digital assets, cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and the digital economy. The year 2025 marks a significant…
In practice, non-disclosure and non-compete agreements (NDCAs) are often signed alongside an employment contract in Vietnam. However, they do not always bear the nature of an employment relationship, leading to controversies over the jurisdictional competence between the Court and…
On March 31, 2026, the Government issued new Vietnam offshore investment 2026: Decree 103 new license exemptions, replacing Chapter VI of Decree 31/2021/ND-CP. The official enactment of Decree 103/2026/ND-CP creates a “golden opportunity” by allowing projects with a total…
Vietnam’s transfer pricing market is gradually moving to the next chapter with the issuance of the Ministry of Finance’s new draft Decree on associated transactions, expected to take effect concurrently with the Law on Tax Administration from July 1,…
In the rapidly evolving digital economy, assessing a customer’s creditworthiness has become a critical process that demands speed, accuracy, and efficiency. Rather than relying solely on traditional methods, many financial institutions are now implementing modern technologies such as Artificial…