In terms of resolving IP disputes, in addition to traditional methods such as negotiation or litigation before the courts, IP legislation has expanded the legal framework to facilitate and encourage parties to opt for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including commercial mediation and commercial arbitration.

• 25 January 2026

The Government has recently adopted Resolution No. 66.11/2026/NQ-CP, which took effect on 6 January 2026. This Resolution aims to strengthen regulations governing the auction of land use rights in instances of residential land allocation, thereby enhancing the accountability and discipline of auction participants and mitigating the aforementioned issues.

• 25 January 2026

With its dual nature as both a profit-generating investment and financial support for disputing parties, third-party funding has increasingly become an important tool used in international business and for resolution of investment-related disputes.

• 25 January 2026

A shareholders’ agreement is essentially a “contract signed among the owners” to establish the order of power within a company. Although shareholders’ agreements play an important role in corporate governance practice, they are not mentioned in the Law on Enterprises. In 2025, the situation shifted notably as the role of shareholders’ agreements has begun to change.

• 25 January 2026

Digital transformation is accelerating in Vietnam, resulting in significant changes in the way investment dossiers are managed and processed. One notable milestone is the regulation on mandatory use of electronic signatures in investment registration dossiers. This measure is not merely a technical solution but a strategic move aimed at enhancing transparency, security, and efficiency in investment activities.

• 25 January 2026

This update covers the issuance of Circular No. 121/2025/TT-BTC amending and supplementing regulations on customs procedures, inspection, supervision, export/import duties, and tax administration. Circular 121 takes effect from 1 February 2026 and introduces changes to align with Law. No. 90/2025/QH15 and Decree No. 167/2025/ND-CP.

• 25 January 2026

This new Law replaces the Law on Construction 2014 (as amended in 2020), clarifies and updates rules on project management, construction contracts, capacity and competency requirements, and introduces a liquidated damages mechanism in contracts. These changes may materially affect project implementation, cost control, schedules, and the legal liabilities of parties involved.

• 25 January 2026

Vietnam’s legal framework still imposes strict requirements regarding licensing, business models, and risk management. This article analyzes the legally viable options available to fintech companies seeking to deploy online consumer lending models in Vietnam, while also highlighting key regulatory risks and practical trends.

• 25 January 2026

The Government has promulgated  Decree No. 356, replacing Decree No. 13/2023/ND-CP and clarifying requirements under  the Personal Data Protection Law. Effective from 1 January 2026, Decree 356 introduces changes that businesses should carefully consider.

• 25 January 2026

On 24 December 2025, Vietnam marked a major milestone in the digitalization of labour relations with the issuance of Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP, which establishes a comprehensive legal framework for Electronic Labour Contracts (“E-LCs”). Although the Labour Code has recognized the legal validity of labour contracts concluded by electronic means since 2021, the absence of detailed implementing regulations has, in practice, constrained widespread adoption.

• 25 January 2026