SET UP AND INVEST
Starting a business in Vietnam
Plan the entity, licenses, funding and practical steps needed before launch.
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Decree 374/2026/ND-CP on Government Procurement Affecting Foreign Bidders
Foreign suppliers considering public contracts in Vietnam need to know whether the buyer can accept their bid and the goods or services they propose. A product may be commercially suitable while the bidding company or its supply arrangements fall outside the conditions of a particular tender. Decree 374/2026/ND-CP on Government Procurement, issued on September 30, …
Decree 303/2026/ND-CP on Industrial Clusters That Affect Foreign Investors
Choosing an industrial cluster for a factory involves more than comparing rent, transport costs, and available space. The site needs to accommodate the proposed manufacturing activity and be ready for lawful production when the business plans to launch. Decree 303/2026/ND-CP on Industrial Clusters took effect on September 15, 2026. It amends Decree 32/2024/ND-CP on the …
Trade Remedies in Vietnam: 7 Issues Foreign Exporters Need to Understand
Trade remedies are one of the legal and commercial risks foreign exporters should consider when selling goods to Vietnam. Additional duties or import restrictions may affect supply costs, the competitiveness of export prices and the performance of customer contracts. Assessing this risk requires an understanding of the products covered, the parties involved and the applicable …
Transport and Logistics in Vietnam: 9 Legal Decisions for Business Operations
A company doing business in Vietnam that uses transport and logistics services needs to know which parties are legally responsible as its goods move from a supplier to a factory, warehouse or customer. The general manager needs to understand what the company may do, what its providers have promised, who can authorize delivery and what …
Decree 363/2026/ND-CP on Penalties for Data Violations in Vietnam
Companies that collect, store, or share data in Vietnam should check how they handle it before November 11, 2026. That is when Decree 363/2026/ND-CP on penalties for data violations in Vietnam takes effect. Issued on September 19, 2026, it sets fines for data violations and the steps authorities may require to correct them. Foreign organizations …
International Trade Law in Vietnam: 12 Decisions for Managing Import and Export Risks
For an overseas business selling goods to Vietnam, international trade law in Vietnam affects whether its sales plan can work. The business needs to know who may import the goods, what each party must do, and whether the transaction remains commercially practical. A competitive price is only one part of that decision. Product approvals, delivery …
Decrees 360 and 361/2026 on Education Investment in Vietnam: 7 Points That Matter
Vietnam introduced new education investment and operating conditions on September 17, 2026. The rules under Decrees 360 and 361/2026 on education investment in Vietnam affect new projects and existing institutions. Investors should review funding, premises, licensing and transition obligations before committing to an opening date or expansion. The decrees implement the revised education, vocational education, …
Debt Recovery in Vietnam: 8 Points to Consider Before Taking Action
An overdue payment calls for a business decision about how to recover the money. From there, the process of debt recovery in Vietnam begins with checking what is due under the contract and why it remains unpaid. The agreement and the facts then shape the choice of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or court proceedings. Enforcement can …
Vietnam Data Law No. 60/2024/QH15: What Foreign Businesses Should Check
Digital data held by a business in Vietnam is now governed by a statutory framework. Vietnam Data Law No. 60/2024/QH15 was passed on November 30, 2024 and took effect on July 1, 2025. It governs digital data and how it is built, developed, protected, governed, processed and used, and it establishes the National Data Center, …
Vietnam Data Compliance: 7 Decisions for Foreign Companies Doing Business in Vietnam
For foreign companies, Vietnam data compliance rests mainly on the Data Law, the Personal Data Protection Law, and the Cybersecurity Law, together with their implementing decrees and any sector rules. They govern how a business collects, uses, shares, transfers, stores, and protects information. The duties depend on the data, the activity, and the company’s role. …