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New policies on rooftop solar power for self-production and consumption

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.

Vietnam: Draft Amendment to the Law on the Organization of the People’s Courts – Key Changes in Jurisdiction Over Setting aside Foreign Arbitral Awards

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.

Vietnam MOIT decisions on Tariff Ceilings for LNG Power Plants and for Wind Power Plants of 2025

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.

Vietnam: Legal Update on the Sandbox Mechanism in the Banking Sector

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.

Vietnam: Beneficial Owner Concept And Other Key Amendments To The Law On Enterprises 2020

This briefing explores Vietnam’s new beneficial ownership regulations following its inclusion on the FATF grey list, highlighting key compliance duties and international comparisons.

Vietnam: Workforce Restructure under Vietnamese Labour Law

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.

Vietnam: New Law on Data Enabling The Unified Data Management At State Level

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.

Entrusting metro and expressway projects to the private sector: a leverage for Vietnam to master infrastructure technology and step out into the world

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.

Vietnam: Changing the head of business household: Is it feasible or not?

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.

Registering a sound trademark in Vietnam

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.

Personal data processing impact assessment

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.

Vietnam: A brief overview of Vietnam’s legal framework on Personal Data Protection

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.

Vietnam: Handling Civil Claims In Vietnamese Criminal Proceedings

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.

Vietnam: Understanding Market Access Requirements For Uncommitted Businesses Under Investment Law 2020

Article 9 of the Investment Law 2020 provides for three kinds of business for foreign investors. This article explains.

Vietnam: New Amendments To The Investment Law 2020

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.

Vietnam: Amended Decree on the Implementation of the PPPs

Hong Kong investors engaging in architectural services and technical consultancy in Vietnam

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.

Vietnam: PDP 8 Revised – Vietnam’s 2030 Installed Power Capacity Targets

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.

Cambodia: Workforce Restructuring in Cambodia – Legal Planning in Challenging Times

The global uncertainty recently escalated by the changes in U.S. tariff policies and the halt of USAID funding have posed operational challenges to business and non-business enterprises. In response to these challenges, enterprises have restructured their operations (and, in some serious cases, suspended their entire operations). The immediate and inevitable response is workforce restructuring.

Vietnam: Draft Personal Data Protection Law - Key Issues

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.