For foreign investors who have been following Vietnam’s development and considering Vietnam as one of the choices for their investment decision, they usually ask one practical question before entering, especially from the year 2026, that if the Vietnam investment Law 2025 makes this easier, or more complicated for investing and doing business here. The Vietnamese …
Sometimes, we come across clients whom dispute against their employers but could not provide a signed labour contract. For some cases, there are a contract version filed at authority for work permit application, and another contract version agreed with the employee. That could be changed now with electronic employment contract in Vietnam being introduced in …
If you are a foreign expat in Vietnam with work permit, temporary residence card (TRC), employer sponsorship, you might be interested to learn about the new law on personal income tax (PIT) that impact your payslip. You would also concern when this new law will become effective and whether you would take home less or …
Three Things If your business is employing foreign workers in Vietnam, there are three important points we could draw from Decree 219/2025/ND-CP (Decree 219) dated August 7th, 2025 on employing foreign workers in Vietnam: One integrated procedure, clearer deadlines More flexible for short term work and priority sectors Higher expectations on who really counts as …
Background Decree 239/2025/ND-CP is issued to amend parts of Decree 31/2021/ND-CP which provide instructions for implementing Vietnam’s Investment Law. It took effect on September 3rd, 2025. The Decree 239/2025/ND-CP is expected to streamline licensing, especially by recognizing electronic dossiers with digital signatures, and to tidy up incentives and procedures after Vietnam’s recent administrative restructuring after moving …
Generally, Vietnam welcomes foreign investment. At the same time, the country expects order and discipline. Vietnam corporate compliance is not only forms and stamps. It is daily practice. It shows respect for law, people, and the environment. For foreign owned companies, rules can feel complex and fast changing. From government’s angle, there are logics behind …
Executive Summary From October 25-26th, 2025, the Hanoi convention on cybercrime opens for signature in Hanoi, then remains open at UN Headquarters until December 31st, 2026. Article 64 names Hanoi into the treaty’s opening clause creating an enduring visibility for Vietnam. In here, we will discuss what the Hanoi convention on cybercrime does, why Hanoi …
Government Policy Context On September 9th, 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Resolution No. 05/2025/NQ-CP on implementing a tokenized asset pilot program in Vietnam. This resolution creates a five-year, nationwide pilot framework that allows qualified businesses and investors to issue, trade, and manage digital tokens representing real economic assets under strict supervision. The policy gives …
Digital tokens fuel engagement. Digital tokens can also trigger legal complications. Vietnam is evolving from a soft-touch digital market into one with structured oversight. This shift affects games, streaming platforms, and any app using virtual currencies. If your platform includes in-app credits, tipping systems, or reward points, you need to understand how virtual currency regulation …
The gaming market in Vietnam is growing fast. Millions of players download and enjoy new games each month. Developers see opportunity and move quickly. Yet a hidden challenge waits for those who do not prepare. Without proper understanding of game licensing in Vietnam, a platform can face payment issues, app removals, and legal penalties. That …
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