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Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data under Vietnamese Law

Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data under Vietnamese Law

In the context of globalization and digital transformation, cross-border personal data transfers have become increasingly common, particularly for foreign-invested enterprises (FDIs), technology companies, e-commerce businesses, financial and banking institutions, and multinational corporations. To control risks related to privacy infringement and to ensure data security, the Law on Personal Data Protection

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LEVERAGING INCENTIVES AT DA NANG FREE TRADE ZONE

LEVERAGING INCENTIVES AT DA NANG FREE TRADE ZONE

The establishment of the Da Nang Free Trade Zone (FTZ) under Resolution No. 136/2024/QH15 is not only a breakthrough for Central Vietnam but also opens a “bay of opportunities” for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) investors. As senior investment consultants and international trade lawyers at Siglaw, with extensive practical experience in

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10th Anniversary of the Vietnam Business Lawyers Club (VBLC): Gathering Legal Experts – Driving Integration and Development of the Vietnamese Legal Profession

10th Anniversary of the Vietnam Business Lawyers Club (VBLC)

On the afternoon of January 23, 2026, in Hanoi, the 10th Anniversary Ceremony of the Vietnam Business Lawyers Club (VBLC) was held. This significant milestone marks a decade-long journey of building and developing a prestigious professional forum for lawyers specializing in international trade, investment, and global economic integration. The event

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POST-LICENSING COMPLIANCE IN INVESTMENT: WHY SHOULD INVESTORS PRIORITIZE COMPLIANCE AFTER SECURING LICENSES?

POST-LICENSING COMPLIANCE IN INVESTMENT: WHY SHOULD INVESTORS PRIORITIZE COMPLIANCE AFTER SECURING LICENSES?

According to the Law on Investment and its guiding regulations, for investors entering the Vietnamese market, meeting initial legal requirements—such as obtaining an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) or an Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC)—is merely the beginning of a “legal marathon.” The “post-licensing compliance” stage has now become a cornerstone of

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What is an International Financial Center (IFC)?

What is an International Financial Center (IFC)?

In the era of global capital mobility, where finance serves as the “lifeblood” of the economy, an International Financial Center (IFC) is not merely a concentration of banks or investment institutions. Rather, it constitutes a distinct legal and institutional framework that reflects a country’s level of development and its degree

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Impact assessment of personal data processing

IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING AND CROSS-BORDER TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA UNDER THE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION LAW 2025

The impact assessment of personal data processing and the impact assessment of cross-border transfer of personal data constitute two core compliance obligations for agencies, organizations, and individuals when processing personal data in Vietnam. The Personal Data Protection Law 2025 (“PDPL 2025”) and Decree No. 356/2025/ND-CP establish a relatively stringent legal

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Distinguishing Between Basic and Sensitive Personal Data

Distinguishing Between Basic and Sensitive Personal Data

In the context of digital transformation and data-driven business becoming increasingly prevalent, personal data has become one of the most critical assets for enterprises. However, accompanying these opportunities are increasingly stringent legal obligations regarding the protection of individual privacy. With the official entry into force of the Law on Personal

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