The article will focus on analysing the policies for developing self-produced and self-consumed rooftop solar power in order to make appropriate assessments in the context of the increasing demand and role of solar power in Vietnam’s economy.
The draft amendment to the Law on the Organization of the People’s Courts has undergone the 6th draft revision on 10 April 2025. One of the most notable proposed changes is the reallocation of jurisdiction to set aside foreign court judgments and foreign arbitral awards from the provincial-level People’s Courts to the newly established Regional People’s Courts.
On 13 May 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 1313/QD-BCT, which took immediate effect. Decision 1313 sets a tariff ceiling of VND 3,327.42 per kWh (excluding VAT) for electricity generated by combined-cycle gas turbine power plants using LNG in 2025.
On 30 April 2025, the Government officially promulgated Decree 94 stipulating the sandbox mechanism in the banking sector. In this legal update, we will outline key contents of the Decree which sets out the principles, requirements, and procedures of the sandbox mechanism in the banking sector that Fintech companies should stay alert on.
This briefing explores Vietnam’s new beneficial ownership regulations following its inclusion on the FATF grey list, highlighting key compliance duties and international comparisons.
In this Legal Briefing, Partner Duyen Duong and Trainee Associate Van Nguyen of LNT & Partners provide an in-depth analysis of the legal requirements surrounding lawful workforce restructuring.
In the spirit of administrative procedure reformation, the Vietnamese authorities have been taking strong actions to ensure the reunification of the data management system with a view to improving the public services and operational efficiency.
This legal update covers the following subtopics: 1) Railways, 2) technology transfer, 3) Core issues to ensure substantive technology transfer, and 4) Integrating technology transfer from the bidding – project negotiation phase.
At the present time, is it feasible to change the head of the business household? And if feasible, how will this change be implemented? This article clarifies the problem, as well as delves deeper into the notes when changing the head of the business household.
Vietnam officially incorporated non-traditional marks, including sound marks, following its membership in the new-generation Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. This article discusses these sound marks.
This article aims to provide an overview of the dossier components and the procedural steps required for preparing and maintaining the personal data processing impact assessment dossier that organizations and individuals in the roles of Data Controllers, Data Processors, and Data Controllers and Processors are required to comply with.
This article provides an overview of the current legal provisions related to personal data protection in relevant legislation, such as the 2006 Law on Information Technology, the 2015 Civil Code, and the 2018 Law on Cybersecurity, Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP and the 2023 Law on Consumer Protection.
In criminal proceedings in Vietnam, civil claims (e.g., claims for compensation, repair of damaged property) often arise alongside criminal charges against criminals. The Criminal Procedure Code 2015 introduces the position of “civil claimants” and “civil defendants” to facilitate the handling of civil claims in Vietnamese criminal proceedings.
Article 9 of the Investment Law 2020 provides for three kinds of business for foreign investors. This article explains.
The National Assembly of Vietnam adopted a new law (the Amended Investment Law) to amend and supplement several provisions in Investment Law 2020. Most provisions of the Amended Investment Law take effect from 1 January 2025, except certain cases will take effect from 1 July 2025. In this post, we discuss some notable points in this Amended Investment Law.
This update covers market access conditions for foreign investors and steps to establish a foreign-invested company engaging in the architectural and technical consulting services.
On 15 April 2025, the Prime Minister of Vietnam issued Decision No. 768/QD-TTg, approving the revised National Power Development Plan for the period 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050. This decision takes effect immediately upon issuance and replaces Decision No. 500/QD-TTg, dated 15 May 2023, which previously approved the national power development plan for the same period.
The Draft Personal Data Protection Law, expected in 2025, introduces major updates to Decree 13/2023/ND-CP. Key changes include: Expanding data processing rules beyond digital environments, Mandatory encryption of sensitive data, Appointing certified data protection officers, Stricter rules for processing without consent, Separate consent requirements within corporate groups, Regular impact assessments and regulatory filings, Enhanced cross-border data transfer controls, Clearer contractual obligations.
Effective from 1 July 2025, the Law on Trade Union No. 50/2024/QH15 introduces significant reforms to Vietnam’s trade union framework. This new Law expands the rights to establish and participate in trade unions, broadens eligibility to foreign employees and those without employment relationships, and clarifies provisions on trade union finance and contribution obligations.
Important Vietnamese legal terms can be looked up, with the corresponding term in the other language presented (Vietnamese <-> English). Very helpful resource for those professionals working in both languages
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