1 STATE BANK OF VIETNAM --------------- SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness --------------- No: 23/2025/TT-NHNN Ha Noi, 12 August 2025 CIRCULAR ON AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING A NUMBER OF ARTICLES OF CIRCULAR NO. 30/2019/TT-NHNN DATED 27 DECEMBER 2019 OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE BANK OF VIETNAM REGULATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPULSORY RESERVES

• 12 August 2025

In Vietnam, as the country continues to integrate into the global economy, the significance of IP protection has garnered considerable attention. This article examines and outlines the legal framework governing IP and the procedures for addressing IP infringements in Vietnam while providing detailed information on policy mechanisms available to IP rights holders.

• 14 September 2025

The Investment Law 2020 not only allows investors to invest in Vietnam from abroad but also enables investors to invest from Vietnam to foreign countries. Accordingly, investors need to pay attention to several issues related to foreign investment as follows: Types of entities investing abroad, forms of foreign investment, and procedures for foreign investment.

• 12 September 2025

Vietnamese Investors must comply with both the laws of VietNam and the laws of the host country for offshore investments. The following are some important considerations that Vietnamese Investors should be aware of to ensure compliance with Vietnamese law when transferring overseas investment capital:

• 12 September 2025

There are numerous cases where labour contracts are terminated without following the proper procedures, resulting in serious legal consequences for the employer. To support employers in gaining a comprehensive understanding, this article outlines several common methods of terminating labour contracts in accordance with current laws and analyses important factors that employers should consider to ensure legality and minimize risks.

• 12 September 2025

Foreign borrowing on a self-borrowing, self-repaying basis through loan agreements and disbursement in cash has become an increasingly common method of capital mobilization for enterprises. However, as such borrowings may impact on national economic and financial stability, borrowers must meet specific conditions to obtain foreign loans without a government’s guarantee.

• 12 September 2025

This article presents key clauses and important contents that must be carefully considered when drafting a Technology Transfer Agreement to ensure a successful and legally effective transaction.

• 12 September 2025

On 19 August 2025, the Ministry of Science and Technology unveiled the second draft of the Law on Digital Transition for public consultation, a bold step in Vietnam’s ambition to position itself as a regional digital powerhouse, laying the groundwork for adoption of AI, big data, IoT, cloud computing, and blockchain.

• 12 September 2025

On 18 July 2025, the Ministry of Health released the second draft of the Amended Law on Food Safety. This draft marks the first major overhaul since the 2010 Law on Food Safety and reflects the Government of Vietnam’s effort to address enforcement gaps, strengthen consumer protection, and align with international practices.

• 12 September 2025

In mid-2025, Vietnam’s Competition Commission issued several administrative penalties penalties for shipping companies who have committed unfair competition activities by breaching Article 45.5(a) of the 2018 Law on Competition. Each company was fined VND 200 million and forced to provide a correction statement. Below are the summaries of the companies and their violation.

• 12 September 2025