Vietnam Legal News

In the context of rapid digital transformation and the increasing demand for financial transparency, numerous new regulations on non-cash payments are continuously being introduced. These changes directly impact the financial management, accounting, tax, and banking activities of both organizations…
On January 25, 2025, the Government issued Decree 340/2025/ND-CP, marking an important change in the penalty mechanism for violations in banking, monetary fields, and foreign borrowing and repayment activities. This decree takes effect on February 09, 2026, and replaces…
Unemployment benefit is one of the 4 benefits that employees receive when participating in and contributing to the unemployment insurance (UI) fund. This is an allowance deducted from the UI fund to pay employees who lose their jobs, based…
On July 1, 2025, the Value Added Tax Law 2024 (Law No. 48/2024/QH15) officially takes effect, marking an important adjustment step in Vietnam’s tax policy. Therein, regulations on VAT refunds are amended in a more specific and transparent direction,…
During their operation, enterprises are responsible for fulfilling many reporting obligations related to labor and human resources in accordance with the law. Failure to clearly understand issues such as the 2026 labor utilization report, the 2026 HR report submission…
On January 15, 2026, the Government issued Decree 20/2026/ND-CP detailing and guiding the implementation of a number of articles of Resolution 198/2025/QH15 on some special mechanisms and policies for private economic development. This is a turning point and an…
In the food production and business sector, ensuring product quality and safety is a mandatory legal requirement. One of the most critical procedures an enterprise must perform before bringing a product to market is the declaration of food applicable…
The establishment of a dedicated judiciary is widely regarded as the “missing link” in Vietnam’s bid to host a global financial hub. The Specialized Court Law: A Turning Point for Vietnam International Financial Center represents a landmark institutional leap,…
Thousands of food products are currently at risk of having to change their packaging before being put on the market, according to Decree 37/2026/ND-CP, effective from January 23, 2026. Understanding the new labeling regulations is not only a legal…
On January 8, 2026, the Ministry of Public Security issued Plan No. 12/KH-BCA regarding the inspection of compliance with legal regulations under its state management scope for enterprises and business households throughout 2026. Specifically, the Ministry will prioritize inspections…