In May 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs submitted a draft decree on foreign employees working in Vietnam to replace Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP as amended by Decree No. 70/2023/ND-CP. This update highlights the changes, with a focus on provisions relating to certificates for exemption from WP requirements.

• 23 July 2025

This article examines how ESG considerations are reshaping due diligence and valuation processes in Vietnam M&A deals.

• 23 July 2025

In the context of a rapidly growing economy, building a stable and harmonious working environment and protecting the rights of employees is a matter of concern for every enterprise. One of the important solutions to achieve this goal is to establish a primary trade union. This article shares some of the benefits of establishing a primary trade union in a business.

• 23 July 2025

This article analyzes the current legal provisions regarding real estate ownership by foreign entities and individuals in Vietnam, clarifying the rights and restrictions imposed by law on each subject.

• 23 July 2025

This article briefly introduces key legal matters regarding the obligation to notify violations, including the identification of responsible entities, the required contents of a notification, and the process of receiving and addressing such notifications.

• 22 July 2025

The termination of an investment project is not merely an internal decision of the enterprise but a complex legal process that requires compliance with various regulations on investment, taxation, labour, land, and environmental issues. This article analyses the legal aspects of the Legal Procedures for Terminating an Investment Project, helping FDIs smoothly complete the project closure while mitigating legal risks and protecting investors’ rights.

• 22 July 2025

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• 14 June 2025

In this legal update, we will outline the key contents of the PDPL, highlighting critical compliance obligations that all entities engaging in personal data processing in Vietnam should stay alert on.

• 14 July 2025

Vietnam’s government, for its part, is building a legal framework to promote sustainable business – from environmental laws to corporate governance codes – aligning with global ESG trends. This article focuses on how ESG considerations impact regulatory approvals and compliance requirements in Vietnam M&A deals.

• 14 July 2025

On 16 June 2025, the National Assembly passed the Law amending Advertising Law 2012 effective from 1 January 2026, introducing stricter and clearer regulations on advertising practices, aiming to curb deceptive practices and better protect consumers.

• 09 July 2025