As more foreign companies look to start a business in Vietnam, understanding the country’s new legal framework for artificial intelligence is becoming essential. The Law on Artificial Intelligence 2025 (No. 134/2025/QH15), effective March 1, 2026, introduces specific obligations that directly affect how businesses develop, deploy, and use artificial intelligence systems in the Vietnamese market. Quick …
On December 31, 2025, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree 357/2025/ND-CP, regulating the construction, management, and operation of the information system and database on housing and the real estate market. The Decree establishes a unified legal framework for collecting, managing, and sharing real estate data nationwide and aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the …
This guide explains how to set up representative office in Vietnam in 2026. It covers the full licensing process, required documents, post licensing procedures, realistic timelines, costs, and ongoing compliance obligations. Foreign companies looking for a low risk market entry into Vietnam will find a clear, actionable roadmap from preparation to full operation. Why Vietnam …
Vietnam’s digital economy is moving faster than many investors expected. Online retail is expanding beyond major cities. Cross-border platforms are gaining Vietnamese users. International startups are watching closely. But here is the reality, to start an e-commerce business in Vietnam from 2026 is no longer just a technical launch decision. It is a structural decision. It …
Vietnam’s M&A market continues to mature. Private equity, strategic investors, and regional conglomerates are increasingly active across manufacturing, logistics, technology, and consumer sectors. Yet alongside deal growth, equity transfer disputes are appearing with greater frequency in both court judgments and arbitration proceedings. For investors and general counsels, the pattern is not accidental. Most equity transfer …
Enforcement Risks Introduction Even if your company wins in a court case and a favourable judgement is issued, recovery does not happen automatically. In Vietnam, many practitioners at Vietnam litigation law firms observe that a court victory is only halfway to justice! You hear it right. In Vietnam, enforcement determines whether a legal victory becomes …
E-Commerce Law 2025 marks a structural shift in how online commerce is regulated. The E-Commerce Law, adopted by the National Assembly in 2025 and effective from July 1st, 2026, replaces earlier decree-based regulation and establishes a unified statutory framework for digital commerce. For foreign startups, marketplace operators, and cross-border sellers, the key issue is not …
Moving Fast: The New Vietnam’s Legal Question? Vietnam’s business environment has entered a different phase. Many new laws and rules are coming into play. The country is moving from a cost-driven growth model to a more rules based, globally integrated economy. Regulatory institutions are being refined. Compliance expectations are rising. Cross-border scrutiny through trade, tax, …
Quick Reference Circular 08/2026/TT-BTC modifies the timing of funding requirements for certain securities transactions in Vietnam Eligible foreign institutional investors may place buy orders before funds are credited, subject to settlement obligations The change aligns Vietnam’s securities market with international post-trade settlement practices The rule does not apply to individual investors and does not liberalize …
New Direction and Why Starting a Business in Vietnam Looks Different Today From 2026, Vietnam is no longer positioning itself solely as a cost efficient manufacturing destination. Increasingly, policy signals point toward a more technology driven, digitally regulated, and compliance conscious economy. Foreign investors today encounter a different operating environment than even a few years …
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